Session 5: The Meaning of the Crown of ThornsWatch the video.And then listen to this prayer meditation, reflecting on how much Jesus cares about you. CLICK HERE.Question for reflection and discussion: What new insight did you gain from this episode of the course? How can your discovery or change of heart be used to help others understand why it’s good to know and live the teachings of the Church?God bless you!Missed previous sessions? You can also find the videos in our Paracletia ministry. Click here for this course.Se ...Continue Reading

Session 6: The Power of the Blood from the Crown of ThornsWatch the video.Question for group discussion: What are some of the ways that others have belittled you or hurt you in your thoughts about yourself or Church teachings. Think about how Jesus has helped you heal from that.Think of someone else who has been belittled or is confused about a teaching of the Church. With what you now know, how might your own experiences minister to them?God bless you!Missed previous sessions? You can also find the videos in our Paracl ...Continue Reading

Session 7: How Jesus Helps Us Carry Our CrossesWatch the video.Bring to mind the heaviest cross you’re carrying now. After watching this video, listen to Jesus speak to you about it through this prayer meditation: CLICK HERE.Question for reflection and discussion: What do you hope to do next to allow friends to help you carry your crosses? Describe the good and the bad experiences you’ve had in sharing your burdens with friends. What about other types of counselors?God bless you!Missed previous sessions? You can also fi ...Continue Reading

Session 8: A Mystical ExperienceWatch the video.Question for reflection and discussion: Have you ever had a mystical prayer experience? How did it affect the trials and challenges you were facing at the time?God bless you!Missed previous sessions? You can also find the videos in our Paracletia ministry. Click here for this course.See more faith-building resources for Lent on our WordBytes site.Are you getting faith-building Lenten reflections for the readings of Holy Mass? See the Good News Reflection for today.This eve ...Continue Reading

Session 9: How to Love The Ones Who Give Us CrossesDownload the hand-out for this session, Loving the Prodigal Son – Pope Francis.pdf. It’s a print-out of the text from Pope Francis’ homily that is quoted in this video.Today's video unpacks the Pope’s message, revealing how the merciful father in the parable of the Prodigal Son shows us how to deal with our loved ones who reject us, who reject the Truth, who reject faith in Christ.Watch the video.For discussion or personal reflection: Considering the "prodigals&quo ...Continue Reading

Session 10: What Happens When We Are Nailed to the Cross of ChristLet’s begin this session with a prayer meditation. Before watching this video, bring to mind how you have been nailed to the cross of Christ. Then CLICK HERE for a meditation.And then play it AGAIN after watching the video: Watch the video.For discussion or personal reflection: Who has nailed you, preventing you from doing what you want to do? How can you turn this into an opportunity of redemptive love?God bless you!Missed previous sessions? You can also ...Continue Reading

Session 11: The Cross Always Takes Us To ResurrectionWatch the video.For discussion or personal reflection: What are some of the resurrections you’ve experience from the crosses you’re carrying at this time? In other words, what blessings or what growth? Does thinking about these resurrections give you joy and gratefulness? Does your burden seem lighter?For a bonus video, watch the podcast episode "Unite your sufferings to Jesus for healing" @ gnm-media.org/unite-your-sufferings-to-jesus-for-healing/.God bless ...Continue Reading