I believe this. My sainted mother would cry when the Passion was depicted on television and I have been known to shed a tear or two myself at such times. I saw The Passion of the Christ once and I have not been able to bring myself to view it again, too overwhelming. Love begins and ends with God, and if we cannot feel that love, we are but poor beasts indeed.
Thought for the Day
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
“Look mother. I make all things new.” ~ Jesus
That scene, in the Passion of the Christ, brought me to tears. In it Jesus is making his way carrying the Cross and meets his mother.
The exchange is heart breaking. Her love and agony revealed in a glance. His bloodied body and face knows nothing except victory and reinforces that confidence into his Mother’s soul with those words of encouragement.
His conviction is perfect and higher than anyone’s in all of history. His love too is unsurpassed. A close second is His Mother’s love for Him and us, Her children.
Then it hit me.
His words became reflected in my life when I realized how different my life has changed and how much Joy comes from service to neighbors who are weak, tired and vulnerable. How He had made me new.
He is an awesome God!
“I saw The Passion of the Christ once and I have not been able to bring myself to view it again, too overwhelming.”
I, too, cannot watch The Passion of the Christ since I have watched it once.
I love how the one angel leans in as if to say
“Is there a tear? My Lord instructed me to bring him word.”
I have a video of ‘The Passion of The Christ’, and watch it most Eastertides. Yes, it’s very moving – tearfully so.
An IHM nun described the Passion to our religion class. She was very descriptive. As a result I cannot watch movies such as Mel Gibbson’s.
Though it will be interesting to view his Resurrection film when released.