Meditation Minute

I hope you can find comfort in your life in spite of the events which have just occurred. I pray that you and your family are safe and secure.

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters of Christ

“Woman, behold, your son.”

Gospel Reading: John 19:25-27

Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.

Today’s gospel reading is rather short, but extremely comforting. Especially after what has just occurred in our community. Jesus refers to the “disciple there whom he loved.” Many scholars have suggested that Christ’s church is his beloved disciple. Therefore, in today’s gospel reading, Jesus would be speaking directly to us from cross. Jesus looks down upon us to provide what we need to make it through the situation. Not only is he there to help us, but he sends his mother to our side. The best source of love and compassion is the love and compassion of a mother. Jesus gives us his mother to help us in our time of need to reach out and comfort us. When Mary has appeared to her children, she has always been comforting with extreme compassion. As we reflect on the hurricane which just passed, we should thank the blessed mother for protecting us and holding us through the storm.

A Simple Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, through the cross we have found the door which leads to eternal life.

You gave us your life and now you give us your mother to hold us and comfort us.

May my life be worthy of the sacrifice which you made for me.

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon