"Love is stronger than death," and don't be afraid to abandon yourselves to the will of the Heavenly Father: that was Pope Benedict XVI's encouragement to us last week on the fifth Sunday of Lent.
In his homily, the pontiff said that "in order to bring to fruition the divine plan of universal salvation, Jesus had to be killed and buried, because it is in his death and resurrection that the triumph of life is manifest."
He said the path of Christ is a demanding one, but it is the only one for Christians. Pope Benedict exhorted the faithful to allow themselves be illuminated by the splendour of Christ's Face, so that "His infinite love shine through every gesture, becoming part of their daily life."
"Allow yourselves be captivated by Christ's charisma," he said. "Listen to Him and, guided by the Holy Spirit, lend your support to the His plan for you."
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Let us remember, as we commemorate Jesus' death, that while it is necessary that He gave us the gift of His life, we must stretch out our hands to receive it. Christ died precisely so that we might live. Let's approach His resurrection ready to embrace our crosses the way He embraced His, and cooperate with His will.
Have a blessed Good Friday.
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