The Logic of the Cross

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Holy Week : Easter Triduum: Good Friday*

*Gospel : John 18: 1-19: 42*

*First Reading : Is 52:13-53:12*

**SECOND READING : Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9*

*The Logic of the Cross*

*1) What is the Logic of the Cross*

In simple way one can say that the Logic of the Cross is, Turning bad into good, curse into blessing, death into life and defeat into victory

Through Jesus the Cross gets  this turning point 

Jesus is the One who fixed this Logic to the Cross 

*2) Examples of the Logic of the Cross*

First of all cross was the symbol of death, cruelty, punishment, humiliation, pain and defeat 

Such a Cross gets a different meaning after the death of Jesus 

Today Cross is considered as the symbol of God's power, symbol of faith, victory, life, hope and entry to heaven

Today its not a symbol of fear but it is the symbol of courage 

It is symbol of happiness and Joy 

*3) Turning bad into Good*

The spirituality of tgr Cross, Turning point 

Turn worst into best 

Turn bad into good 

Turn evil into good 

Turn pride into humility

Turn arrogance into hospitality

Turn gossip into good news 

Turn hatred into love 

Turn 

So turning is the best logic of the Cross

*4) Am I ready to follow the Logic of the Cross*

Cross changes our life 

Cross changes worst into best 

Cross turns defeat into victory

Cross, 

Change is at the Centre of the cross

*5) The Logic of the Cross demands the Following things*

Courage

Faithfulness

Determination

Commitment

Humility

Love 

Sacrifice

Service

Forgiveness

The Cross is the Symbol of Hope of Change

*May it change our life too*

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*