Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Daily HOMILY for September 14, 2018: Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

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Friday, September 14, 2018

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
NOT TIT FOR TAT +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ø  We know when we really love someone, there are no limits to what we we’d do for the person
Ø  You don’t measure or keep track of how much you did 4 them or wait 4 them 2 do same for you
Ø  This is true of spouses of parents toward children, toward R parents, or cherished friends 
Ø  When U love someone, no price too high, no sacrifice is too great, if result = 2 bring happiness to the other person
WHEN THE FRAY BEGINS +++++++++++++++++++++++
Ø  On other hand, once there are limits, the relationship starts to fray
Ø  Once there are conditions, the relationship is obstructed
Ø  Once the giving and taking are measured, the relationship starts to come apart
STORY OF JESUS ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ø  Story of Jesus is just such a story of love
Ø  In Jesus, God empties himself of his very divinity and takes on humanity. That’s huge! 
Ø  And, as if the Incarnation is not enough, Jesus, the Son of God also takes on the cross
Ø  Thus + becomes premier sign of unconditional, complete luv of G, who gives all of himself 4 us
TODAY’S FEAST ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ø  Today we celebrate Feast of Exaltation of Cross
Ø  Today we focus ourselves on the cross & embrace it as sign of G’s perfect love 4 us – unconditional, complete, and immeasurable
CONCLUSION ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ø  As we honor the Cross, we also pray:
Ø  May the cross of Christ inspire us to embrace this same kind of love within our marriages, families, and primary friendships
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