Find the full text of the homily here.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you personally relate to the image of the crucifix? What emotions or thoughts does it evoke within you?
- In what ways do you find it challenging to acknowledge suffering in your life, and how might the practice of praying with a crucifix help you embrace that pain?
- Reflect on a time when you felt God’s presence in your suffering. How did that experience shape your understanding of divine love?
- How can you apply the steps outlined in the homily to a current struggle you are facing? What specific suffering might you bring into the presence of God?
- As you consider the transformation of Nicodemus from a quiet seeker to a public participant at the foot of the cross, what steps can you take to deepen your own faith journey and live out your beliefs more openly?
Thoughts on Faith 