Catholic psychiatrist urges those experiencing a loved one’s suffering to reflect on Mary’s participation in her Son’s Cross

Catholic psychiatrist urges those experiencing a loved one’s suffering to reflect on Mary’s participation in her Son’s Cross

Seeing a loved one suffer can be an excruciating experience, but also an opportunity to join with the Blessed Virgin as she entered into her Son’s… The post Catholic psychiatrist urges those experiencing a loved one’s suffering to reflect on Mary’s participation in her Son’s Cross appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Standing at the foot of another's cross

As Christians we should look toward the image of the crucifixion as the most perfect example of the sacrificial love from which to learn. It is, as St. Maximillian Kolbe says, “the school of love.” But this example of true, self-gift extends beyond Christ on the cross, and looks out toward his most Blessed Mother standing at his feet as he takes his final breaths. To me, this image exemplifies a beautiful and necessary facet of human love. Mary …

The Cross: A symbol of suffering and hope

The Cross: A symbol of suffering and hope oliver Wed, 04/16/2025 - 12:14 As part of the Cathedral’s 950th anniversary celebrations, the Chichester950 exhibition Religion, Rebellion & Reformation explores faith in Sussex across nine centuries. Coinciding with Eastertide, this latest entry in a series on the exhibition’s fascinating artefacts explores a collection of crosses and figures of Jesus, inviting reflection on the enduring significance of…