The Qualities of God's Love

We always say that God is Love but how do we distinguish this love from other emotions , experiences and feelings that we call love? Let us analyze and discover the qualities of God's Love through the Way of the Cross.

The First Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is REMINDFUL. During the Last Supper He established the Holy Eucharist then He said:"Do this in memory of Me".

The Second Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is OBEDIENT. At the Garden of Getsemane Jesus prayed in preparation for His death where He said: "Thy will be done.

The Third Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is COURAGEOUS. At the Sanhedrin
Jesus was given the verdict of death but he bravely accepted it.

The Fourth Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is PERSEVERING. Jesus was scourged at the pillar and was crowned with thorns but he bravely persevered.

The Fith Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is STRONG. Jesus was made to carry the cross containing the sins of the whole world but He did not complain.

The Sixth Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is PATIENT. Because of the weight of the Cross Jesus fell down but He patiently stood up and continued walking with the cross.

The Seventh Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is HELPFUL. He allowed Simon Cereneo to help Him carry the cross.

The Eight Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is UNDERSTANDING. On the way He
met the crying women of Jerusalem but He told them: "Don't cry for Me. Cry for your sins and those of your children",

The Ninth Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is FORGIVING. When He was about to be nailed to the cross Jesus cried:" Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing".

The Tenth Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is CARING. Before Jesus died on the cross He promised the Thief Dimas..."Amen, Amen I say to thee...this day you will be with Me in paradise".

The Eleventh Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is TRUSTING. When Jesus said, "Woman behold thy son and son, behold thy mother", He entrusted us to His mother and His mother to us.

The Twelfth Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is REDEEMING. When Jesus died in the cross He paid for our sins and redeemed the whole world.

The Thirteenth Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is PEACEFUL. When Jesus was buried, He made the tomb a very peaceful and Holy place.

The Fourteenth Station of the Cross is the Love of Jesus that is TRIUMPHANT. Jesus victoriously resurrected to show His triumph over death.