The encounter with the Risen Christ can be verified when our experience of some person brings forth from within us something that would have otherwise remained dormant.

One of the ways in which Judas goes wrong is that he stops believing that God can redeem evil. 

Yesterday was special for two reasons. And every day from now on can be special because of them, even should we go astray.

This is the conclusion of a series of reflections on Cry of the Heart, by Lorenzo Albacete. This last reflection is based on the last two sections of the final chapter, Saying Yes to the Cross and The Example of Padre Pio, pages 64 through 70.

Cry of the Heart, on the Meaning of Suffering, is published by Slant Books, Seattle, WA. ©2023 The Albacete Forum

We should try as hard as we can, but only as hard as we can. We should allow God's grace to accomplish what only grace can.

We do our hair before going to the hairdresser. We brush our teeth before going to the dentist. And we try to perfect ourselves before going to Jesus. All are really quite silly.

We stand with the Blessed Mother as this Holy Week approaches, because her motherly love enables us to stay with Jesus as He carries His cross.

This is the continuation of a series of reflections on Cry of the Heart, by Lorenzo Albacete. This reflection is based on the first three sections of the final chapter, Chapter 6, To Complete What Is Lacking, pages 60 through 64.

Cry of the Heart, on the Meaning of Suffering, is published by Slant Books, Seattle, WA. ©2023 The Albacete Forum

I forget sometimes that we all need healing. I know we pray for the healing of others - all the time. But I forget that we ourselves suffer the wounds of loving them.

I met a man at a funeral and asked, "How do I know you?" He told me where he was from, and it has altogether changed my experience of that place.