Devotion of the day: the Crucifix in life

The view of the Crucifix. Do you have it in your room? If you are a Christian, it must be the most precious object in your home. If you are fervent, you must have the most expensive jewel: many wear it around their neck. He fixes Jesus nailed with three nails; look at its many wounds one by one; contemplate the pains, think who Jesus is… Didn't you crucify him with your sins? So, don't you even have a tear of repentance for Jesus? Follow, indeed, step on it! ...

Trust in the Crucifix. Soul that you despair, look at the Crucifix: Jesus, did he not die for you, to save you? Before he died, did he not beg forgiveness for you? Did he not forgive the repentant thief? So hope in Him. Despair is a vile outrage to the Crucifix! - Fearful soul. Jesus died to open Heaven to you; ... and why don't you entrust yourself to Him? - Troubled soul, you cry; but look at the innocent Jesus how much He suffers for your love… May everything be for the love of Jesus crucified!

Lessons of the Crucifix. In this book, easy to meditate on by everyone and in every place, what virtues are described in vivid characters! You read how God punishes sin, and learn to flee it: you read Jesus' humility, obedience, the forgiveness of injuries, the spirit of sacrifice, abandonment to God, the way to carry the cross, charity. of the neighbor, the love of God… Why don't you meditate on it? Why don't you imitate the Crucifix?

PRACTICE. - Keep the Crucifix in your room: kiss it three times, saying: Jesus on the Cross, and I in delights!