Friday I went to Adoration. While looking upon the Crucifix I asked Jesus, “Lord, how bad did it hurt?” This is how Jesus answered my question.
“It hurt Me very badly, but what hurt most of all, was the lack of love. That was the most excruciating pain there was. It was the absence of love, which Crucified Me.” “Have you ever felt unloved?” ”Have you ever made anyone feel unloved?”
As the Lord spoke these words to me, a physical pain actually gripped me. I remembered the times I have felt unloved in my life. It was a horrible, horrible feeling. I remembered feeling so hurt, I could hardly stand it. I begin to understand the “agony” of our Lord, hanging on the Cross. Feeling “abandoned” of love.
I then went to our Lord’s second question to me. “Have you ever made anyone feel unloved?” How my head dropped as I set there remembering words or actions which came from myself, possibly making others “feel unloved.” How ashamed I became.
Remembering our Lord’s words to me, “It was the absence of love which Crucified Me,” I understood we “crucify” others when we fail to love. We nail them to a tree and they are in “deep” agony. There is not a worse “feeling” in the world then feeling unloved, alone, and abandoned.
Ask yourself today, as I will daily, “Does Jesus know I love Him?” “How can I make someone feel loved?” Do I want Jesus at the end of the day asking me, “Have you made anyone feel unloved?”
God Bless, SR
And when we pray the rosary, and especially when we meditate on the Sorrowful Mysteries, we can see how our love for the Lord can soothe his injuries. Very nice reflection here. Thank you.
Hey Francis,
Yes, I just got through praying the Sorrowful Mysteries, and how those words kept gripping my heart. It is a reflection that has went out the Church doors with me, and one I pray I never forget. Thanks for comment and have a great weekend! God Bless, SR
I really liked this. God has shared something with me through the apostle Peter… That is that many worship carved images… we who believe in God and his son can look at all people as being the carved image of God and show honor to them as worship to God. People are his carved image even when they are not in his likeness. This has made it easier for me to love the “lost and hostile” children of God. Especially when people are far from his likeness. Thanks for sharing I enjoyed your blog.
Welcome 70×7 Agape and thanks for comment. What a wonderful thought that we can “look at all people as being the carved image of God.” That is so true. In fact we are “the carved image of God” as we are made in His image. It was a very thought provoking hour and one I do not think I will forget. Again welcome and God Bless, SR
Very thought provoking post SR. I can relate a lot to feeling unloved. I so want to kick myself when I think back to when I could have treated a person so much better than I did. Every person deserves to feel loved, regardless of the wrongs they’ve done during their lives. In fact I believe being unloved or feeling unloved initiates anger within people and causes them to react with anger and hate. Love can make hate disappear. Awesome post!! God Bless my friend.
How’s my Girl? Have been really busy this week, but have thought about you so much. It was one of the best Adorations I have had. I could “kick myself also” for how I have treated others, especially after yesterday. I felt so “ashamed” Teresa and had “true contrition” for this sin. You are so right, “love can make hate disappear.” I am going to Confession today for it. Thanks so much for a well thought out comment as always. Love you and God Bless, SR
Thank you, SR, for your powerful post. I think we continue to crucify Christ by our lack of love for Him and for your neighbour.
Hey 8 kids,
Was thinking about you and your “bunch” today wondering what you all were up to? You are welcome, it was a “powerful” moment for me in Adoration. Sometimes I think Adoration is the best thing we can do for ourselves and communicating with our Lord. I agree with regards of “continuing” to crucify Christ. I have thought all day about how He must of felt so unloved, and it truly has gripped my heart. When I go to Mass tonight, I am going to tell Jesus how very much I love Him and love being there with Him. Thanks for comment and God Bless, SR
Have you made anyone feel unloved? What a poignant question. It goes to the heart of the elementary Christian way of life. As Christians we are called to say yes to love. So many times we seperate our spiritual lives and our “real lives.” When the rubber hits the road we do not know how to use our spiritual life. This simple question tells us how. Thank you for sharing this provocative question.
Hey Dancewear,
It went straight to my heart for sure! You are correct, “we do not know how to use our spiritual life.” I think Jesus stated it very well to me, the other day. Jesus wants us to love above all things. From love comes so many other good things. We make others feel good, we feel good, and most of all so does our Lord. Thanks for comment and God Bless, SR
Wow. Great post. I think your ending question–“Have you made anyone feel unloved?” –says it all. It serves as a complete examination of conscience to be asked daily for the rest of our lives. Really, all of the other questions pale beside this one.
Hey Reinkat,
I never thought of it as a “complete examination of conscience.” Thanks so much for that insight! Yes, all other questions “pale” beside this one. It was truly a wonderful Adoration. Thanks for comment and God Bless, SR
Well stated; humanity’s lack of love caused the LORD to agonize for our salvation, but it was His love for humanity that strengthened His resolve to endure the pain. Such passion, and grace — such a love.
Thank you for this post and it’s reminder of God’s unfailing love for us. 
Welcome Jason and thanks for comment. Jesus does love humanity so much, enough to die for for it. I am so thankful to Him for it. Jesus taught me a lot that day in Adoration. I usualy learn something each time I go, that is why I love going! Again welcome and thanks for comment. Glad you liked! God Bless, SR