Jesus: The people watched and stared at me hanging and dying on the Cross, do you see them? I saw them so clearly. The rulers sneered at me; the soldiers mocked me; one of the thieves abused me” You were there too, and all of those who have called themselves Christians. Every time my followers fail to come to their neighbor’s aid they join Calvary’s passive spectators; when they disdain the teachings of the Church they join the sneering rulers and mocking soldiers; when they give up their faith or let it smolder because they prefer the passing kingdoms of this world, they join the abusive thief.
I saw your face looking up at me as I hung upon the cross. At first you laughed and mocked, you were distracted and careless, just like the others. Then you saw that I was looking at you, waiting for you, hoping in you, and your expression changed. A flash of recognition flitted across your eyes. I knew that you had glimpsed my love, that you were sorry. And even then, in my agony, I smiled. As soon as you repent, as soon as you come to me in your need and ask me to be your King, I take you by the hand and rejoice in leading you to Paradise.
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