The Passion - Holy Week
My dear brothers and sisters, Today we come together to commemorate the most important event in the history of humanity, the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his suffering and death, he showed us the greatest act of love that God could possibly offer to us. As we enter into this Holy Week, it is important to pause and reflect on the journey our savior went through for our sake. Imagine for a moment, the pain and anguish that he felt. The crown of thorns on his head, the lashes from the whips on his back, the nails piercing his hands and feet, and ultimately, the life slowly ebbing away from him on the cross. Why did He do it? Why did our Lord willingly suffer such a painful and degrading end? The answer is simple yet profound - love. Love for us, His children. Love that was willing to endure any suffering and pain, even unto death, for our redemption and salvation. The passion of Christ reminds us of the magnitude of God's love for us. His love transcends space and time, crossi...