Strength in weakness, gaining by losing,
the power of the cross — that still seems foolish to those who measure strength by gross national product and megaton bombs, those devoted to finishing first, those who thrive on power as prominence.
Paul did not need human knowledge or wisdom, he did not even rely on his knowledge but instead fully, in faith relied on
the power of the cross to change people's hearts.
By putting sin to death in our own lives through
the power of the cross of Christ we can be instruments of Christ's peace in the world.
To know Jesus fully in a personal relationship in
the power of his cross and resurrection is to find him above all in the Sacrifice of the Mass and the Holy Eucharist.
The faith that previously motivated people to trust in
the power of the cross now inspired them to trust in the power of the sword.
Paul affirms the theme of
the power of the cross when he says that «the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who «are being saved it is the power of God.»
On the other side, the resurrection is the glorious revelation of the mystery and
power of the cross; victory over selfishness and death.
Liturgy makes
the power of the cross and resurrection visible and effective in life and history.
this universal love crap, is all nice and good to our ears, but his love is the kind that demands perfection but he loves us so much he paid the price himself, that if we accept his sacrifice and make room for him to burrow into our hearts, minds, and souls, we are ushered into his forgiveness and perpetual grace for if God were to deny us, it would be an injustice for that is
the power of the cross.
I hope you enjoy this special weekend, and spend some time reflecting on
the power of the cross.
I am a follower of Christ, I claim victory over death by
the power of the cross.
Both involve a mini-game of sorts, with the punishment aspect being amusingly appropriate in the form of a genuinely odd rhythm action, style affair where you catch lost souls using
the power of your cross.
I am a follower of Christ, I claim victory over death by
the power of the cross.
I am a follower of Christ, I claim victory over death by
the power of the cross.
A Christian must learn to enter into the benefits and
power of the cross in order to dominate the sin nature in the mind and the body.
I am a follower of Christ, I claim victory over death by
the power of the cross.