Praying for you! I myself am carrying a medical worry, but this has reopened my relationship to the Lord, and I know that is at least one thing God wanted out of all this. Glory to Him regardless of the results I receive, as He is already working his power in me!
I was about to be the Narrator for Palm Sunday. Ready & have practiced, on the very day, upon reaching the church, opened the car door then bang my whole body collapsed! Cannot walk, cannot sit, any movement gave me so much pain on my back. I am carrying a heavy cross right now. I never thought this would happen on Palm Sunday. I was also rostered to be the Narrator on Good Friday & Lector for Easter Sunday but here I am, no energy, cannot even do anything. I have tumour on my ribs & I think that made me collapsed. I am leaving it all up to Him. I am seeing everything in His Divine Perspective. I am offering this burden to Him. He has carried His cross & accepted God's will & with that I am willing to be the same. May I be able to endure it & pray that He will be glorified in all things 🙏
i lost my job at the start of lent and it is job that i prayed for to have. i can always look for another work but i know i cant really force things to happen and its really affecting me know. but instead of letting this situation break me, i'll just surrender it to God and follow him. Maybe he's saying that i should do something else now or start doing what i always wanted. please pray for me this lent to strengthen my faith in God. i pray for everyone who also have unexpected crosses to be with God and not loose faith and because at the end of this there is HOPE🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Dr. Sri! Been watching your videos since day one of RCIA. 2 weeks to go and I get God’s mark on my soul via baptism. All Glory to Jesus for lightning the path he has laid out for me as well as walking with me. 🙏❤️✝️
Sometimes it’s just way too heavy of a cross! Numerous deaths, and everything that changes and comes with that. I’m leaning on Jesus, but I can’t take much more.
I hear what you’re saying - I often feel myself sinking into depression as more & more of my family are dying off and the grief doesn’t dissipate. 🤦🏽♀️😔💔
I’m so sorry… I once heard this quote and it really stuck with me~ “Life is hard, but God is good. Try not to confuse the two.” God will hold you when you don’t think you can hold on any longer…🙏🏼praying for you
Problem is the same suffering keeps going and going. Whatever He's trying to accomplish with me I wish either it would be done already or the suffering would stop.
Heard this today in my grandson's hospital room, 3 wks after his malignant brain tumor diagnosis came out of the blue! Jesus, I trust in you. Help me carry my cross well.
Thank you Dr Edward for highlighting of how Simon's heart was transformed by accepting to carry the cross behind Jesus, from compulsion to compassion. I just need this message.Praise the Lord for his grace..
Great point and reminder! Great questions to prompt spiritual reflection! If you want to take it to the next level (as in a part two video), make another video on how to stay so calm and disposed amid the emotional storms in order to see sufficiently clearly and remember to apply the lessons in today's video. When faced with unanticipated crosses, it can be emotionally challenging to apply spiritual lessons.
@@coltm4a186 Pray the rosary 4 times a day, at least try to attempt intermittent fasting, and pray the Angelus as well at 6 am, noon, and 6 p.m. I hope this is helpful full.
Thank you! We just read this chapter in your book in our Lenten small group. I identify with Simon completely, had a huge cross thrust upon me and now am an intentional disciple!
🩸peace 🩸 Colossians 1 KJV 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. 1 Peter 1 KJV 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Romans 5 KJV 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
@@Roman-Labrador ♥️ Matthew 11 KJV 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Titus 3 KJV 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Romans 4 KJV 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
@@Roman-Labrador ♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. John 10 KJV 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 1 Peter 1 KJV 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
I have joked that I don’t need to make a Lenten plan because God has been giving me my Lenten sacrifice for years. Every Lent for years something utterly unexpected occurs and requires me walking the way of the cross in some way. Always different and I am sure exactly what I needed to work on spiritually in my life.
This is SO ME RIGHT NOW. I am a cantor at my parish. I AM scheduled for basically ALL OF Holy Week - Easter, I am directing the Stations of the Cross, all this stuff… and I suddenly got news I have Bradycardia.. it literally does not let me SING. I walked out of a mass I was cantoring.. I was so SAD / DISTRAUGHT .. but it felt like God was going: do you trust me ??? 😭😭😭😭😭
How upsetting for you, I’m sorry. A good book is The Mindbody Prescription, Healing the Body, Healing the Pain, by Dr. John Sarno. It’s in the library. Perhaps you have too much responsibility, and this is your mind’s reaction to it. Underlying thoughts can cause a lot of problems for us, I know from experience. Wishing you all the best.
Guys I need help…I suddenly left the convent and I’m so sad because I felt like I had a purpose and I just threw it away and left on impulse..I feel deep sorrow and regret that I can’t get rid off. I keep asking God for mercy for going against what I feel like was possibly his will and idk how to fix things. My soul is in misery and I need help. I need someone to talk to that won’t charge me the money I don’t have at the moment…please pray for me…
I'll pray for you and remember, there are other vocations you can look into. There's consecrated virginity or private vows or secular Institute. Don't ever think Jesus doesn't love you because he does. I look at the wisdom of the Little Flower.
1 John 1 KJV 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Greetings Mr.Edward, Thoughts :- - Thanks for the Simple and Calmful message which connects The Holy Cross Significance during Lent in every aspect of Life. Key Thoughts :- - Simon of Cyrene symbolises True Humanitarian Values and also insists Lenten Values of Empathy and Compassion among Human beings. With regards & Prayers, Ranjith Joseph (R.J)
The unexpected Cross MY Godsend Simon My spouse's Confirmation name Chose me as his Sponsor years ago I said No, Not me He got his request after asking advice from Sr. Linda I don't remember exactly what Sr. said. I know it had something to do with we can share better because we are so close. Lord, Jesus, I offer you my brokenness, 💔 ☦️ I'm lost without You This is my cross Pray for us AMEN
some priests or theologians believe that some crosses or sufferings could just be punishments for our sins to be expiated, that being said, it's still an opportunity for us to practice the virtue of suffering patiently without resentment.
The original sin isn’t how humans are to multiply ; rather the disobedience is why Adam and Eve fallen from Heaven and sent down to earth and to multiply.
God does not give us (unexpected) crosses to bear .We give ourselves those crosses through the Spiritual Law of Karma (for good or bad), the Law of Balance. This is done through the process of incarnations. We are an experiment in free will on Earth. The Spiritual Ageless Wisdom Teachings state this and more.
Crazy how this appeared at just the right time... Glory to God 🙏
Yeah, me too! Thank You dear Lord!
Same for me. Prayers for both of you
Same for me too! Thanks for commenting because you took the words right off my mouth
I needed this. I’m in the middle of carrying the heaviest unexpected cross I’ve ever held.
Praying for you!
I myself am carrying a medical worry, but this has reopened my relationship to the Lord, and I know that is at least one thing God wanted out of all this. Glory to Him regardless of the results I receive, as He is already working his power in me!
“God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it. Not without pain, but without stain.” - C.S. Lewis
I did not know this CSL quote. Thank you for sharing.
I was about to be the Narrator for Palm Sunday. Ready & have practiced, on the very day, upon reaching the church, opened the car door then bang my whole body collapsed! Cannot walk, cannot sit, any movement gave me so much pain on my back. I am carrying a heavy cross right now. I never thought this would happen on Palm Sunday. I was also rostered to be the Narrator on Good Friday & Lector for Easter Sunday but here I am, no energy, cannot even do anything. I have tumour on my ribs & I think that made me collapsed. I am leaving it all up to Him.
I am seeing everything in His Divine Perspective. I am offering this burden to Him. He has carried His cross & accepted God's will & with that I am willing to be the same.
May I be able to endure it & pray that He will be glorified in all things 🙏
What an amazing story about St. Simon of Cyrene - from compulsion to compassion and new life!
i lost my job at the start of lent and it is job that i prayed for to have. i can always look for another work but i know i cant really force things to happen and its really affecting me know. but instead of letting this situation break me, i'll just surrender it to God and follow him. Maybe he's saying that i should do something else now or start doing what i always wanted. please pray for me this lent to strengthen my faith in God. i pray for everyone who also have unexpected crosses to be with God and not loose faith and because at the end of this there is HOPE🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your empathy and human relatability at this time, Mr. Sri. I needed to see this today.
Thank you Dr. Sri! Been watching your videos since day one of RCIA. 2 weeks to go and I get God’s mark on my soul via baptism. All Glory to Jesus for lightning the path he has laid out for me as well as walking with me. 🙏❤️✝️
I go to the same church as this man!!
Sometimes it’s just way too heavy of a cross! Numerous deaths, and everything that changes and comes with that. I’m leaning on Jesus, but I can’t take much more.
I hear what you’re saying - I often feel myself sinking into depression as more & more of my family are dying off and the grief doesn’t dissipate. 🤦🏽♀️😔💔
I’m so sorry… I once heard this quote and it really stuck with me~
“Life is hard, but God is good. Try not to confuse the two.”
God will hold you when you don’t think you can hold on any longer…🙏🏼praying for you
Thank you for the story of Simon, the Cyrene. I've always wondered about him. Thank you for your talk. God Bless. Claire.
Problem is the same suffering keeps going and going. Whatever He's trying to accomplish with me I wish either it would be done already or the suffering would stop.
Heard this today in my grandson's hospital room, 3 wks after his malignant brain tumor diagnosis came out of the blue! Jesus, I trust in you. Help me carry my cross well.
Hearing this today, after my mother-in-law has had an abdominal tumour diagnosed. Sending you strength and love through Christ. ❤
Sorry to hear about your grandson, I will say a rosary for him.
@@mariebubbly Thinking of you and your mother in law and saying prayers for you all❤
@@markbrown9558 Thank you so much for your prayers❤
Praying for everyone who has been impacted by a medical condition!
I got one of these crosses recently. I really needed this video, I'm still trying to accept the suffering.
Wow, perfect timing in my life, Dr. Sri! Thank you!
Yes, thank you Dr. I have been reflecting, the beauty of picking up my cross happens at a fall
Amen, amen, thank you Lord for My Cross.
It is just My size.
Such a great message. Delivered by an amazing speaker.
Thank you Ascension, and thank you to the Ascension contributors.
Thank you Dr Edward for highlighting of how Simon's heart was transformed by accepting to carry the cross behind Jesus, from compulsion to compassion. I just need this message.Praise the Lord for his grace..
Praise God for my broken wrist!
Perfect, thank you so much Dr Sri 🙏
Thank you so much for this! I’m going through something like this rn. God bless you. God bless everyone in Ascension!
This was such a good word!
I ABSOLUTELY…LOVED THIS!!!
Thank you for sharing!!!
✝️🙏🕊️💜
Glad to see you Dr. Sri! I’m nearly done with RCIA, finished up the Symbolon series last week.
Dr. Sri, thank you for this excellent explanation about unexpected crosses. It brought a lot of clarity to me.
Great point and reminder! Great questions to prompt spiritual reflection!
If you want to take it to the next level (as in a part two video), make another video on how to stay so calm and disposed amid the emotional storms in order to see sufficiently clearly and remember to apply the lessons in today's video. When faced with unanticipated crosses, it can be emotionally challenging to apply spiritual lessons.
I love Dr. Sri, great man
Thank you. It is always good to get the accurate information and then the consequences 🙏🏻🕊✝️🕊🙏🏻
That was great! Thank you 🙏🏻♥️
Just went through something like this in January that was unexpected and scary and frustrating but God is good and we got through it
Im going through many crosses failing to find a good job and a woman to marry. I want to get through this rut I am in
@@coltm4a186 Pray the rosary 4 times a day, at least try to attempt intermittent fasting, and pray the Angelus as well at 6 am, noon, and 6 p.m. I hope this is helpful full.
🙏🙏🙏 Thought provoking. Thank you.
Thanks for this message last night at MMU in Cedar Rapids, IA. Your message came through loud and clear! I'm so thankful to have heard it!
Thank you. There’s a reason why I stumbled upon your video. God Bless✝️🕯️
Love you, Jesus in the Cross, cause You lead the way in our daily crosses 🥰❤️🙏
Thank you Dr Sri..enjoy reading your books
Thank you for this timely message. May God bless you. 🙏
The obstacle is the way
Thank you. So helpful. Have a Blessed Easter.
Thank you! We just read this chapter in your book in our Lenten small group. I identify with Simon completely, had a huge cross thrust upon me and now am an intentional disciple!
Perfect timing! Thanks be to God.
Simon carried Jesus' cross. Jesus carried all of our crosses...
🩸peace 🩸
Colossians 1 KJV
20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
1 Peter 1 KJV
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Romans 5 KJV
9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
Romans 3 KJV
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
@@Roman-Labrador ♥️
Matthew 11 KJV
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Titus 3 KJV
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Romans 4 KJV
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
@@Roman-Labrador ♥️know♥️
1 John 5 KJV
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
John 10 KJV
14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
1 Peter 1 KJV
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
"What are You trying to show me?"
Praise God to this timely message. Thank you!
I have joked that I don’t need to make a Lenten plan because God has been giving me my Lenten sacrifice for years. Every Lent for years something utterly unexpected occurs and requires me walking the way of the cross in some way. Always different and I am sure exactly what I needed to work on spiritually in my life.
I’m with you on this one 😂
Thank you 😇
Thank you, sir... God bless you.
this is a blessing, Dr. Sri! praying for the whole team and all who are watching!
Gracias excelente comentario!!! es en lo ordinario donde encontramos la cruz de cada día y nuestra santidad! Saludos cordiales desde Merida Yucatan
God Bless!
This is what I needed to hear. Thank you.
This is SO ME RIGHT NOW. I am a cantor at my parish. I AM scheduled for basically ALL OF Holy Week - Easter, I am directing the Stations of the Cross, all this stuff… and I suddenly got news I have Bradycardia.. it literally does not let me SING. I walked out of a mass I was cantoring.. I was so SAD / DISTRAUGHT .. but it felt like God was going: do you trust me ??? 😭😭😭😭😭
How upsetting for you, I’m sorry. A good book is The Mindbody Prescription, Healing the Body, Healing the Pain, by Dr. John Sarno. It’s in the library. Perhaps you have too much responsibility, and this is your mind’s reaction to it. Underlying thoughts can cause a lot of problems for us, I know from experience. Wishing you all the best.
God bless you Dr. Sri
Thank you. I really needed that.
Beautiful 🙏🏽💕
Beautiful! Thank you for this 🙏
Praise The Lord 🙏🏻
Thank you so very much !
Thank you for your beautiful message
This video is so beautiful that it brought tears to my eyes🙏🏻
Thank you Dr. Sri!
Thank you for the video. 🙏🏻
Thanks Dr Sri.
This popped up at a great time for me
Thank you
Thank you for sharing.
I needed to hear this message, thank you 🙏
Thank you. ❤
Word.
Very good message
Lord Jesus help me to meet you at those unexpected crosses which, before we expect it, appear. Help me carry my cross as you did without complaining.
Wow, thank you for this message. You don’t know how much I needed to hear this
Thank u for this video very well explained 🙏🙏
Guys I need help…I suddenly left the convent and I’m so sad because I felt like I had a purpose and I just threw it away and left on impulse..I feel deep sorrow and regret that I can’t get rid off. I keep asking God for mercy for going against what I feel like was possibly his will and idk how to fix things. My soul is in misery and I need help. I need someone to talk to that won’t charge me the money I don’t have at the moment…please pray for me…
Offer your misery to the unfathomable ocean of God's Mercy. Never give up or give in to despair!! God loves you!
I'll pray for you and remember, there are other vocations you can look into. There's consecrated virginity or private vows or secular Institute. Don't ever think Jesus doesn't love you because he does. I look at the wisdom of the Little Flower.
Thank you for this, really needed it
Wow this is eye opening. Thanks
1 John 1 KJV
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Greetings Mr.Edward,
Thoughts :-
- Thanks for the Simple and Calmful message which connects The Holy Cross Significance during Lent in every aspect of Life.
Key Thoughts :-
- Simon of Cyrene symbolises True Humanitarian Values and also insists Lenten Values of Empathy and Compassion among Human beings.
With regards & Prayers,
Ranjith Joseph (R.J)
The unexpected Cross
MY Godsend
Simon
My spouse's Confirmation name
Chose me as his Sponsor years ago
I said No, Not me
He got his request
after asking advice from
Sr. Linda
I don't remember exactly what Sr. said. I know it had something to do with we can share better because we are so close.
Lord, Jesus, I offer you my brokenness, 💔 ☦️
I'm lost without You
This is my cross
Pray for us
AMEN
some priests or theologians believe that some crosses or sufferings could just be punishments for our sins to be expiated, that being said, it's still an opportunity for us to practice the virtue of suffering patiently without resentment.
EXACTLY...
thank you Edward. definitely some unexpectedness. and I laught at them. We have to laugh at them.
my uncles name was simon
Wow.
The original sin isn’t how humans are to multiply ; rather the disobedience is why Adam and Eve fallen from Heaven and sent down to earth and to multiply.
🙏🙏🧎♀️🧎♀️🙏🙏
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God does not give us (unexpected) crosses to bear .We give ourselves those crosses through the Spiritual Law of Karma (for good or bad), the Law of Balance. This is done through the process of incarnations. We are an experiment in free will on Earth. The Spiritual Ageless Wisdom Teachings state this and more.
If free will didn't exist, would that make christianity irrelevant?
@Bryan Strock The reason why I asked the question determined me asking.
Thank you so much Dr. Siri as I really needed this. 😢💔❤️🩹
Ty for this message. God bless you🙏💗
Thank you