From true union flows the life of the risen Christ

The old self is governed by precise principles that are very subtle. They are best recognized and unmasked in ourselves, but even more intensely when two or three truly strive to put the old self to death on the cross, so that we can say: “We died with Him, and we were buried with Him.” And then it is also true that “we were raised with Him”. It is not about physical death, physical burial or physical resurrection. It is a matter of faith and the life of faith, especially the basic steps that we are to take daily again and again: 1) deny yourself, 2) take up your daily cross. Sometimes this cross is the same for a certain period of time. Sometimes it takes a variety of forms during the day. It is mainly about giving up our views, opinions or habits, even in small matters, and it hurts! What an amazing thing, what an amazing adventure, that we can do so here on earth. What a grace that the Lord has given us this knowledge! This dying to our self and renouncing our will not once but time and time again is the condition for our union with Jesus. From this union flows the life of the risen Christ.

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