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40 Days at the Foot of the Cross
Daily Reflection from the book “40 Days at the foot of the Cross”
Written by John Paul Thomas
Let us together with our Blessed Mother, journey to Calvary ………..

Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. Matthew 2:13-14
As our Blessed Mother stood before the Cross of her Son, she would have recalled her flight into Egypt with Saint Joseph. As she pondered these things, Mother Mary would have embraced the mystery of this suffering with full acceptance. Now all she could do was to stand in faith and trust as she was face to face with the great mystery of suffering. In each of our lives there are moments to flee from suffering and pain and there are moments to embrace them. In some situations, God will protect us. In others He will invite us to fully embrace the cross we have been given.
Reflect, today, upon the timing of God in your own life. Face the Cross with Jesus and our Blessed Mother and know that you do so with their strength and support.
Dearest Mother, you were called to protect your Son throughout His life. You were called to be vigilant in your motherly care. Be my mother, this day, and cover me with your mantle of love. Free me from evil when God so wills it and always protect me from sin.
My Mother, when the time of my own suffering and cross arrives, help me to say “Yes” to that cross with confidence, knowing that you are standing right beside me.
Mother Mary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.