Finding Communion Through Life’s Crosses

Finding Communion Through Life’s Crosses

Life, as we all know, can be a winding road filled with its share of joys, sorrows, and unexpected turns. We are no strangers to the crosses we bear – those personal struggles, life’s tribulations, and the weight of our own experiences. Yet, in these very moments, we are invited to something extraordinary.

God longs to share everything with us. He wants to be a part of our journey, to embrace us in our triumphs and cradle us in our pain. When we open our hearts and share our crosses, we experience a profound communion with the Divine. It's in these moments of vulnerability and trust that we come to know God in a deeply personal way.

We are not alone in our trials, for we journey with Christ, who knows the weight of the cross and the glory of the resurrection. Together, with Christ and with one another, if we allow ourselves to share our crosses as well as our best moments, we’ll find solace, inspiration, and the true meaning of “communion”.

By Fr. Mike French, SJ, and Fr. Pepe Ruiz, SJ