COMPASSION

Today, Good Friday 29th March 2013, is a good day to reflect on what it means to be compassionate.

In Church, we took turns to kiss the Cross, reminding us of how Christ died for us on the Cross.

I felt no emotion as such, yet upon reflection it must have been horrifying for Mary his mother, to witness the Crucifixion of her Son and watch as He gave his last drop of blood for each one of us. 

Perhaps that is the way that God shows us how to feel love for Him, by having compassion for Mary's suffering. That way I learn to have compassion for Christ's suffering too. 

And, of course, having compassion for those I know / I meet / I live with.  There are many opportunities each day to have a compassionate heart and show love for others.