“But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33)
Jesus told these words to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. For me, no parting words would have been more comfortable than these.
How did Jesus overcome the world? Was it by force, violence, extrajudicial killings, or unnecessary wars? No! Those who subscribe to these may have thought otherwise, but where are they now?
Jesus overcame the world through humility, meekness, accompaniment, dialogue, compassion, and mercy. These are contained in His Seven Last Words. Two millennia have passed and He continues to draw people to Himself.
This Holy Week, our Blessed Lord draws us more intensely to Himself crucified. Let's humbly open our hearts, fall on our knees, and listen to His Seven Last Words. United with Him, we will also overcome the world.
Pietro S. Albano
Former Editor-in-Chief, Member
Editorial Board
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