The Way Of The Royal Cross
Some of you are wondering about all the blogs I have written on Matthew 16:24 " if anyone would come after me they must first deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." It all started with a few chapters from Thomas A Kempis 13th century book titled " The Imitation of Christ ". The first time through it, I thought to myself, "this guys nuts." A week or two later I read it again, in particular the chapter: " the Royal Road of the Holy Cross ". This time it intrigued me. A few weeks later, during Passover week, I watched The Passion of the Christ. Needless to say I wept during the entire movie. The portrayal of the suffering and punishment our Lord endured for our sake overwhelmed my spirit. That night, I read the Royal Road of the Holy Cross again. As I read, with the eyes of my heart opened, the tears began to flow. I was humbled and broken. The message pierced my heart with crystal clarity. It was a moment of divine inspirati