Our Wounded God: Beyond, Beside and Within Us

The Stations of the Cross depict Jesus' suffering and humiliation, and this book encourages us to seek new horizons of gospel service as a church on a Synod path. We are part of a body that is greater than our own, and through Baptism, Eucharist, shared commitment, radical forgiveness, inclusive service, and sacrifice, we can embody the words of Jesus and be called the 'body of Christ'. We are also called to embrace and caress the open wounds that scar innocent lives, recognizing divinity at the heart of humanity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2023
Publisher: Messenger Publications

The Stations of the Cross, a profound portrayal of Jesus' suffering and humiliation, evoke a deeply personal and universal resonance. As we reflect on these sacred moments, we find parallels closer to home, across our world, in regions such as Ukraine, Nicaragua, Iraq, and Pakistan, which bear striking similarities to Gethsemane and Golgotha. This book invites us on a transformative journey as we seek to discern and engage in dialogue for fresh horizons of gospel service on the path of a Synod. We are part of a magnificent body that transcends the confines of our individual selves. Our hearts and souls are interconnected, and through the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, shared commitment of resources, living out of radical forgiveness, inclusive service of compassion to all, and willingness to make sacrifices for the least, the least, and the lost, we can become the living embodiment of Christ's body.

This book prompts us to contemplate a profound question: Are we, as a church, part of the unseen, unrecognized, and forgotten individuals who bear the pain and humiliation of others? Through its pages, we embark on a journey to uncover the paschal significance of the cross, a response to the suffering that permeates many lives today. By embracing the words of Jesus, "This is my body given for you," we can declare ourselves as the Church, united in our faith and love.

In this book, Jesus is portrayed as the guardian of the wounded and the tortured, urging us to embrace and caress the open wounds that scar the lives of innocent individuals. The Stations of the Cross guide us, akin to the Centurion who pierces Christ's side, to recognize the divine within humanity. Through this sacred journey, we are reminded of the profound interconnectedness of all beings and the transformative power of love and compassion.

Weight: 66g
Dimension: 120 x 181 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788126014