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My Thoughts on the Way of the Cross
  by Vicki Currie

                As I pray the rosary novena to our Lady of Sorrows, I know I need to practice all the attributes mentioned when praying for our children to return to the Sacraments.  Who doesn't need an increase of patience, trust, and love? But, as I started praying the "Parent's Way of the Cross” I began to see the strength that comes from this devotion.
               In the First Station, Jesus has His trial.  We, also, have our own trial. We blame ourselves and ask, "What did I do wrong to cause  my children to leave the church?".
               Our Lord carried His cross and was finally put to death.  He suffered so completely so we could have life in heaven with Him, the Father, and the Holy Spirit.  What better example could we have as parents?  We must die to our trying to control the situation with our children.  And as Jesus did when He commended His spirit to the Father on the cross, we must learn to commend the lives of our children to Him for their return to the Sacraments and the Church.  Wait on the Lord and your reward in Heaven will be great     God Bless.   

From "Silent Strength"  The Newsletter of the Marian Mantle Group, January, 2005
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