EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 11 MIN
Love and The Cross: Why Christ Gave His Life
from Ad Jesum per Mariam · host Ad Jesum per Mariam
Love and The Cross: Why Christ Gave His Life Today’s Homily focuses on the Gospel parable of the tenants (Matthew 21:33–46), . . . . . . emphasizing that the foundation of Christ’s sacrifice is God’s love, not simply human sin. The landowner in the parable represents God, who lovingly prepares the vineyard and entrusts it to tenants. Despite the tenants’ violence toward the servants and even the son, the landowner’s patience reveals God’s enduring trust that people can change and bear fruit. Why Christ Gave His Life The message of Lent is that God loves humanity so deeply that He sends His Son, inviting conversion rather than immediate judgment. The Homily also recalls the story of Joseph and his brothers, showing how jealousy arises from comparison, leading to division and sin. Recognizing God’s personal love for each of us frees us from jealousy and calls us to respond with the fruits God desires: charity, patience, forgiveness, and faithful living. Listen to: Love and The Cross: Why Christ Gave His Life Listen to this Meditation Media ------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Christ Crucified: Spanish Painter: Diego Velázquez: 1632
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Love and The Cross: Why Christ Gave His Life Today’s Homily focuses on the Gospel parable of the tenants (Matthew 21:33–46), . . . . . . emphasizing that the foundation of Christ’s sacrifice is God’s love, not simply human sin. The landowner in the parable represents God, who lovingly prepares the vineyard and entrusts it to tenants. Despite the tenants’ violence toward the servants and even the son, the landowner’s patience reveals God’s enduring trust that people can change and bear fruit. Why Christ Gave His Life The message of Lent is that God loves humanity so deeply that He sends His Son, inviting conversion rather than immediate judgment. The Homily also recalls the story of Joseph and his brothers, showing how jealousy arises from comparison, leading to division and sin. Recognizing God’s personal love for each of us frees us from jealousy and calls us to respond with the fruits God desires: charity, patience, forgiveness, and faithful living. Listen to: Love and The Cross: Why Christ Gave His Life Listen to this Meditation Media ------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Christ Crucified: Spanish Painter: Diego Velázquez: 1632
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