Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick for the third of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Mary’s Role at the Cross

• (3:26) What is the context in these words of Jesus from the Cross?
• What Who does John represent in this scene?
• (13:25) What is Mary’s role in the Passion of our Lord?

(18:08) Break 1

• What are practical ways in which we can share in the passion of Christ?
• (25:39) Jim - My mother is starting to fail. My wife asked who should we pray for as a caregiver. We stopped thinking about the saints and then turned to Jesus on the cross. Jesus found a caregiver for his own mother. Found great consolation.
• Kurt - Redemptive suffering and joining to Christ on the cross. Very rarely do I hear anyone talking about that. We not only have that opportunity, but for the redemption of the world. We are commanded to that in John 15 and John 13. I give you a new commandment...  There's no greater good than to offer suffering for them.

(34:06) Break 2

• How does the prophecy of Simeon play a role in Mary’s heart at the Cross?
• (38:37) what can we expect from the love of Mary and how it helps us in our lives?
• (41:21) Sharon - When my son died. I identified with Mary for release. My son was 50 and died of a rare cancer. The loss was something I knew she understood. Gave me a great deal of help during that time.
• Michelle - Abortion and aborted children. Great sorrow. I delivered that child into Mary's hands.