"'Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, of which I became a minister according to the divine office which was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now made manifest to his saints.' (Colossians 1:24-26).
"This passage, tucked away in St. Paul's letter to the Colossians, is perhaps one of the most mysteries passages in the entire New Testament. Nevertheless, I think that if one could take just a little time here to uncover its meaning, he would find a valuable lesson for the season of Lent.
"The nagging question is: What could still be lacking in the suffering of Christ? He suffered to the fullest extent, and for all mankind. When He died and rose from the dead, he defeated sin and death and won for us all the grace we need to be saved. This victory, which we call the 'objective redemption,' has a quality and completeness that is without question.
"But, there is still something lacking. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Nick Hardesty, Director of Religious Education, Blessed Mother Catholic Church, Owensboro, KY, reflected on the importance of our response to the suffering of Christ.
To access Nick's complete post, please visit:
Catholic Stand: To Complete the Suffering of Christ (4 MAR 15)
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