Summary: <br> Taking Up Our Cross. . .In Reverence<br> Steps to Take as You Follow Christ<br> Ask—Do I reverence God?<br> Seek—Find a way to adore God today, be it in the Eucharist or in the secrecy of your room, or anywhere. When you see the shape of the cross, say the prayer that St. Francis instructed his brothers and sisters to say, “We adore you Christ and we praise you present here and in all the Churches throughout the world, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.”<br> Knock—Meditate on Hebrews 12:28–29.<br> Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> What does it mean to offer acceptable worship to God? How is the kingdom we are offered by Christ unshakeable?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Transform Your Life—Make your life one of reverence toward God at all times. Let your focus be on remaining in God’s presence, rather than judging and criticizing those around you.<br> <a href="http://amywelborn.com/Michael_Dubruiel.html" rel="attachment wp-att-21024"></a><br> The author of “<a href="http://amywelborn.com/Michael_Dubruiel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ in Your Life“</a>, Michael Dubriuel, passed away in 2009. His wife, author Amy Welborn, has made his book available as a free e-book! We HIGHLY encourage you to download this exceptional work!<br> <a href="http://amywelborn.com/Michael_Dubruiel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Power of the Cross”</a> is available as a free e-book <a href="http://amywelborn.com/Michael_Dubruiel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a><br> Check out more at the <a href="http://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/michael-dubruiel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Discerning Hearts’ Michael Dubruiel page</a><br> <br>
