When I came to you, brothers and sisters,* I did not come proclaiming the mystery* of God to you in lofty words or wisdom. 2For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.—1 Cor 2:1-2
Why was Jesus crucified?
Free us, God, from the temptation to ignore the crucifixion. Free us from the temptation to be satisfied with soundbite explanations. Open us to the deep truth of the cross. Amen.