The Shrine of Christ's Passion: Part 3

Continuing and completing Christ's Passion. Pictures taken at the Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John, Indiana.

Station 11: Jesus is nailed to the cross.

He is crucified.

The man on his left said, "We are receiving what we deserve for our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong."

Jesus is taken down from the cross.

He is buried. My 5-year-old nephew holds his hand.

Shrine of Christ's Passion: Part 2

Continuing the journey from the previous entry. Walk with Jesus on His way to the cross.

Tenderly, Veronica wipes Jesus' face.

Christ falls a second time.

Yet still, he comforts the women of Jerusalem.

Jesus falls a third time. Are you ok, Jesus?

Stripped of his clothes.

Visiting the Shrine of Christ's Passion

During my last visit home to the Midwest, I went with my sister and her family to the Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John, Indiana. It's a very moving place, and today seemed the best day to walk through the Stations of the Cross with you.

(This will be split into more than one entry.)

Jesus at the Last Supper. My nieces and nephews sit around the table.

The apostles sleep...

... while Christ agonizes.

Jesus is tried by Pontius Pilate. My 8-year-old niece sits by.

Christ falls for the first time.

The Son meets His mother.

Helping Simon help the Lord.

Our Lord's April Message to Anne the Lay Apostle

On the first of every month, our Lord gives Anne a new message about His call to service.

April 1, 2011

Jesus

Dearest apostles, you are serving Me despite trials and temptations. That is why you are called apostles, because you follow Me and serve Me. No life is easy or without strife, and I know, dear apostles, that you experience your share of difficulty. These difficulties are important for you because through the suffering of them you gain mastery over yourself. When you conquer a difficulty, using the holiness you have received from Me, you become stronger spiritually and then when the next difficulty comes, you both view it differently and treat it differently. You view it as expected, because your experience tells you that life in general, and service to Me specifically, will include these difficulties. You treat it differently because you know that I am with you today as I have been with you in the past. Additionally, you understand that all difficulty passes. What is it that remains, dear apostles, when the difficulty passes? Your commitment to Me remains and the work I will for you remains. You are not overcome and I need your help. And so we go on, Jesus and His apostles. The work continues and comfort and salvation are brought to God's children. Be at peace, dear friends. I am with you and I am factoring in your presence as I plan for the advancement of the Renewal.