And so, while the Jews demand miracles and the Greeks look for wisdom, here are we preaching a crucified Christ; to the Jews an obstacle that they cannot get over, to the pagans madness, but to those who have been called, whether they are Jews or Greeks, a Christ who is the power and the wisdom of God.
1Cor.1:22-24
Paul is very aware about the challenge of the Cross, how it appears as an obstacle and madness. He is also very clear that coupled with belief, it is the supreme wisdom of God.
There is a winsome madness about the Christian message. The Cross is the ultimate symbol for love. God so loved the world that he handed his torturers the nails. God so loved the world that he begged forgiveness for his executioners. God is so lovesick for me that he died for me.
What is my response to such mad love? To love him and those he loves.
Saint Peter Chanel, please pray for me.
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