“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt 27:46) These were Jesus’ last words on the Cross according to the Gospels of Matthew and Mark.<br/><br/>

Jesus not only endured physical torture, He was also tormented psychologically when He felt abandoned by God. The anguish experienced by Jesus can be likened to being in Hell. His suffering is an expression of His boundless love for humanity.<br/><br/>

Jesus once said, “No disciple is above his teacher.” Therefore, our own personal suffering cannot be avoided either.<br/><br/>

Let us not be afraid. As Jesus offered up His suffering and abandonment for our redemption, we too, should take on the same spirit of offering for the salvation of humanity when we are confronted with challenges and affliction.<br/><br/>

Most importantly, we should live out Christ’s resurrection in our lives; that is, once we have offered up our personal sufferings, we should live according to the Will of God.<br/><br/>

Many moviegoers wept and cried while watching the movie “The Passion of the Christ”. These are tears of joy, because through Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection, we can once again return to God’s embrace.<br/><br/>

To Christians, suffering and death are the preludes to new life.