The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

Day 201: Thorns for Love

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Jul 20, 2025
Christ crowned with thorns embodies humility amidst agony, symbolizing the ultimate victory of faith over worldly power. Reflection invites listeners to assess their allegiances, questioning if their worship aligns with the divine or the trivial. A journey through prayer enhances spiritual life, guiding participants in a structured exercise focused on gratitude and personal transformation. This exploration emphasizes the importance of loyalty to God and the call to deeper introspection and repentance.
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INSIGHT

Behold Jesus, The King

  • Jesus crowned with thorns embodies the suffering servant, humble yet victorious King.
  • This imagery calls us to examine our worship and loyalty, choosing God over worldly masters.
INSIGHT

Pilate's Compromise Exposed

  • Pilate's compromise reflects self-preservation without truth or justice, leading to mockery of Christ.
  • This shows what it means to serve multiple masters but reject the true King, Jesus.
ADVICE

Seek Grace Against Compromise

  • Bring temptations to compromise before the Lord for grace, truth, and light.
  • Ask for the grace of conversion to resist world-driven compromises and remain faithful.
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