Yesterday, I watched this heartbreaking film again for the first time in several years. Quite possibly the most beautiful film ever made. The greatest love story ever. God came down from heaven to dwell among us, teach us, comfort us, heal us, show us the way to eternal life, and to show us how much He loves us.
In the film, when Jesus, scourged, battered, and exhausted, meets his mother, he says to her, "See, mother, I make all things new." Indeed. He makes all things new. We'll never be the same again. Humanity will never be the same again.
I did the Stations of the Cross on Friday for the first time since I was little. That's what prompted me to watch the film again yesterday. The entire movie is heart wrenching right up until the last few minutes. Then, in an instant, at the Resurrection, all that sorrow and heartache vanishes. How much more profoundly must have the disciples felt that joy when they saw Jesus. What joy Mary Magdalen must have felt when she saw Him.
During this Lenten season, and beyond, let's all strive to remain in a state of grace. Let's pray for protection from mortal sin. Also, let's pray for our innocent brothers and sisters paying the ultimate price for their belief in the truth that Jesus Christ is the one true God. I will pray for you, also. God bless you.
