Day Thirty-Five – “It is Finished”

TL;DR

Jesus' final words on the cross, "It is finished," signify the completion of his mission and the destruction of death.

Transcript

this is day 35 of 40 days at the foot of the cross a gaze of love from the heart of our Blessed Mother today's reflection is entitled it is finished when Jesus had taken the wine he said it is finished in bowing his head he handed over his spirit these words are of great relief to Jesus his dear mother and hopefully to all of us it is finished Jesu... Read More

Key Insights

• ⚔️ Jesus' suffering on the cross came to an end with his final words, bringing relief and completion to his mission of salvation.
• 🍂 The sour wine represents fallen humanity entering Jesus' body, symbolizing his willingness to take on all suffering.
• ❓ Mary's faith in Jesus' promised resurrection sustains her during his death.
• 😘 Jesus' death was not imposed upon him but a free choice to enter into the ultimate effect of sin to redeem it.
• 😚 God desired to come close to humanity by becoming man, even allowing violence to be done upon him.
• 😤 Jesus' final words, "It is finished," signify the destruction of death and the triumph of eternal life.
• 👻 Reflection on these words allows us to personalize Jesus' sacrifice and apply it to our own lives.

Questions & Answers

Q: What did Jesus mean when he said, "It is finished" before handing over his spirit?

Jesus' declaration of "It is finished" signifies the completion of his mission of salvation, indicating that he has accomplished the task given to him by the Father.

Q: Why did Jesus willingly choose to enter into death?

Jesus chose to enter into death as a way to redeem it, making it the door to eternal life. By willingly sacrificing his life, he destroyed the power of death and opened the way to salvation for all humanity.

Q: How did Mary, the Blessed Mother, feel as she witnessed Jesus' final moments on the cross?

While Mary would have felt sorrow seeing her son die, she also experienced a sense of relief and anticipation, knowing that Jesus' mission was accomplished and that his resurrection would soon follow.

Q: What can we learn from Jesus' final words, "It is finished"?

These words remind us of the completeness and finality of Jesus' sacrifice for our salvation. It invites us to reflect on our own response to his sacrifice and to embrace the new life he offers.

Key Insights:

• Jesus' suffering on the cross came to an end with his final words, bringing relief and completion to his mission of salvation.
• The sour wine represents fallen humanity entering Jesus' body, symbolizing his willingness to take on all suffering.
• Mary's faith in Jesus' promised resurrection sustains her during his death.
• Jesus' death was not imposed upon him but a free choice to enter into the ultimate effect of sin to redeem it.
• God desired to come close to humanity by becoming man, even allowing violence to be done upon him.
• Jesus' final words, "It is finished," signify the destruction of death and the triumph of eternal life.
• Reflection on these words allows us to personalize Jesus' sacrifice and apply it to our own lives.
• Mary, as a model of faith, intercedes for us to have hearts open to the transformative power of Jesus' sacrifice.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jesus' suffering comes to an end as he declares, "It is finished," and hands over his spirit to the Father.

• The sour wine symbolizes fallen humanity entering his body, and Jesus willingly enters into death to redeem it.

• Mary, the Blessed Mother, knows that her son will rise again and looks forward to his promised resurrection.