“Jesus said unto him, Very, truly, I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43).
The Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion of Christ, is not just for Christians; It is the remembrance of the day of salvation for the whole world. All men, all over the world, whether they belong to any race or religion, whether they are believers or atheists, bow before God today, unknowingly. All the world, thank God for this day. Because Christ’s crucifixion is a saving event not just for the Christian, but for the whole world. Realizing this truth, the number of believers in Christ has grown from a small number of disciples in Jerusalem to the Christian faith community that is filling the whole world.
God’s love does not exclude anyone. At the end of the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus recalled: “Therefore my heavenly Father does not want any of these little ones to perish.” “He confirmed that he had come to give his life to the redemption of many.
No one followed the example of propagation of the Messiah died for all men without exception Acts of the Apostles and the Church teach It. Since the beginning until the end, “there was no need for a man in Christ’s endurance, this time, there will be no more” (Council of Quercy).
Contemplate
Are we realizing the truth that Christ died for all men, without exception? Many today live among us without realizing this truth. Do we do anything to bring Christ’s message to them? Or are we just believing in Christ for the benefits of this world?
May the Holy Spirit, who has come down in flames to the apostles, fill your gifts with every gift of the Gospel through the media. Anoint many artists and technicians to proclaim Christ’s message through visual media and artwork.
Holy Trinity, the source of all blessings, richly bless every single person and family who pray and work for the evangelization of the world.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus Christ, by your blood wash over all the rulers of the world and their associates, and all individuals and movements that work against Christianity. Fill them with the anointing of the Holy Spirit, your promise.
Give to all the clergy and saints the new zeal of the resurrection to give the gospel of life victorious over death to all, the risen Jesus, who died for us on the cross. Give each church administrator the courage to seek new ways to convey the hidden beauty of the gospel to every human being. May the joy of the gospel extend to its borders, spreading light in every corner of the world.
Father God, be merciful to every nation where the Christian faith is declining. May many young people from these countries enter the work of evangelism by agreeing to the immediate and wonderful call to proclaim the good news of Jesus.
PRAYER: O heavenly Father, hasten to deepen the Christian faith, each of the families who are called to share in your creation. You create a situation where each generation can grow up in faith more than their parents.
Father, hear our prayer for sinners by the infinite merit of the name and crucifixion of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord our Savior. Amen.
