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We
adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Jesus' journey is at times brutal. He has entered into the terrible experiences of rejection and injustice. He has been whipped and beaten. His face shows the signs of his solidarity with all who have ever suffered injustice and vile, abusive treatment. He encounters a compassionate, loving disciple who wipes the vulgar spit and mocking blood from his face. On her veil, she discovers the image of his face - his gift to her. And, for us to contemplate forever. Veronica had courage, Lord. She went fearlessly to Christ, in spite of the soldiers. I am a coward, afraid to do what I should because I fear what people will think or say, ridicule or criticize. Help me use the courage that the Holy Spirit gave my soul at Confirmation. |