La Cruz del Apostolado Tema 3

• The text presents "La Cruz del Apostolado Tema 3," focusing on the cross of Jesus Christ as a priest and victim.
• The agenda includes contemplating an image, listening to testimonies, and exploring the vision, context, symbolic elements, message, and Paschal aspect of the Cross of the Apostolate, and also looks ahead.

The Cross

• It is a Trinitarian symbol.
• It embodies a living spiritual journey.
• Some interpret it as a calling to embrace crosses and find rest.

Four Personal Presences

• God the Father is present.
• The Holy Spirit is also one of these presences.
• The Heart of the Son is also a presence.
• The Cross itself manifests a personal presence.
• Multiplying crosses should not be feared because among the numerous spiritual offspring, the Father will be more glorified.
• The more numerous the spiritual offspring, Jesus will be more loved.
• The more numerous the spiritual offspring, the Holy Spirit will be more poured out.

Vision of the Cross

• Multiple visions of the Cross were given, with the first appearing shortly after the monogram was engraved.
• Three complete narrations of the vision exist and communicate the significance of feelings and experiences upon the reveal of the cross.
• The request to have the cross painted without extra decorations, in a scene of light and fire as if Heaven is opening, symbolizes that souls bear the cross while God's love sustains them.
• The vision is described as an immense, bright painting centered around a dove with outstretched wings surrounded by golden rays.
• A large cross with a heart at its center appears in the background.
• The painted version is just a shadow of its true self, as the actual Cross is full of life.
• Occasions where the cross appeared multiplied without seeking or expecting it, not only in prayer but throughout the day.

Feelings about the Vision

• A special affection and desire to be crucified on it, a physical embodiment of devotion of the cross.
• The cross represents both martyrdom and hope, a duality of suffering and salvation.
• The soul experiences a turning point, feeling that all love, both earthly and eternal, is contained within the cross and heart.

Context of the Vision

• The vision represents the divine dove which melted one's heart to the divine heart nailed on the adored cross.
• Entering a new life, a new horizon of glory, and another martyrdom like the works of the Lord, while still married.

Elements of the Cross of the Apostolate

• It represents the suffering and sacrifice of Christ, who offered Himself to God through the Holy Spirit.
• The Cross of the Apostolate is the symbol of the ministry.
• The Cross has representative functions.
• Divine realities are visible but venerate invisible realities.
• There are three lights in one light, referencing the trinitarian God.
• Reflects three virtues in one single divinity.
• Three people in one God.

Father

• The immense painting of light embodies the Father's love.
• The light encompassing the cross, heart, and dove represents God's love and immense mercy, mirroring His love for Jesus.
• Represents faith and the eternal truth of God.
• The vision embodies faith and truth of the eternal father.
• Turning into a living cross involves being enveloped by the love and mercy which honors God.
• The Father's light sustains and encompasses everything.

Dove

• It is bathed in light, with extended wings covering the cross.
• Its light encompasses everything, illuminating, guiding, and transmitting its light to the cross and heart.
• Rays from its beak symbolize a source of eternal life and charity in love, touching minds and hearts.
• Holy Spirit nests in a safe, holy tree in the cross to harbor and reap abundant fruits.

The Cross

• The cross represents an enormous cross at the center with the dove protecting it.
• It is wrapped in the Father's love.
• Humans need salvation.
• At the center of the cross, a living, pulsating heart emits fire and light, surrounded by thorns and a small cross signifies a Living, Mobile Cross of Apostolate.
• Light sustains it.
• A living, pulsating heart with thorns and a small cross is at the center.

Scarred Heart

• The cross never stands alone.
• It always affixes the heart of God to the cross, which constitutes His mercy and infinite love.
• This heart is living, carnal, and that it is inseparable from the cross.
• It is pierced through by thorns that visibly hurt and by blood with which teaches to the cold world how to stir one's heart.
• A small cross represents Jesus' internal pain.
• The suffering unites in excess of love and predilection.
• Through holy communion the friend transforms into Jesus.
• Jesus loves priests and mankind.

Cross of the Apostolate

• The cross represents infinite mercy.
• God envelops all humanity .
• One will be true to the Cross by being enveloped by God and remaining under the loving gaze.

Glorified Cross

• The support is God.
• Demonstrates that it is living and resurrected.
• The Holy Spirit seen is sent after the Ascension of Jesus.
• The Cross must be viewed from perspective of resurrection to avoid bad interpretation.
• The cross is not Good Friday, but Pentecost.

Message of the Apostolate's Cross

• Seeks to hide within the cross, where treasures and secrets of Jesus are kept.
• Within the cross, there exists a God-man, full of love and sorrow.
• It drives away demons, spreads virtue, heals souls and bodies and performs miracles.

Content of the Cross of the Apostolate.

• Climbing the first, large cross signifies the start of discipleship.
• The second step involves the heart of Jesus, which involves great challenges and sacrifices.
• Union with Jesus on the cross involves giving up everything.

Family Message of the Cross

• To remove ego and ease to make shine in souls by means of the sacrifice, the Crucified in the shadows.
• Transforming our lives into the image of Jesus.

Reasons to go forward with the apostolate.

• Communion in the sufferings of Christ will transform lives into Jesus' image. Those souls are said to be guarded by the Holy Spirit.
• Adopting the heart of God being sympathetic in ones sentiments.

Pastoral Uses of the Cross of the Apostolate

• Erect a cross in visible public places for honoring of the faithful.
• Promoting pilgrimages to the sanctuary
• Celebrating the festival of the Holy Cross (May 3)
• Spreading images of the cross for adoration of the families in homes dedicated the crucifixion story.
• Using it as a badge of honor for the families affected.
• Meditating deeply and penetrating it will bring love and discover new rewards.

Mary

• She grew in grace/wisdom and helped Jesus.
• Mary comprehended the Savior better due to the grace she carried during her life.
• At the base of the cross she showed the discipline of others and received Hch.1, 14.
• Mary never departed from the Cross of the Lord, which displays the power of it.