There’s this pious
tradition in our Catholic faith included in the 6th station of the
cross about Saint Veronica wiping Jesus face. This is for me one of the most
moving scenes in the whole drama of Calvary. Imagine a man walking down the
road carrying a heavy load, visibly suffering and in pain, feeling humiliated
and disowned and then suddenly comes someone along, no words spoken, just a
simple gesture of wiping the tired face of the man. What a moving sight to
behold!
Veronica showed that
generosity doesn’t have to be just giving material things. It is presence and
simple gestures of compassion.
In my own reflection, there
is another side of the story. It was not just her act that highlights
generosity. Jesus allowed Veronica to wipe his face. He allowed himself to be
comforted. Jesus knew that wiping his face will not lessen the pain but
nevertheless, it can bring him comfort and embrace in a very difficult
circumstance. That’s what makes it beautiful! There was an acceptance of a
generous gesture and it gives Jesus a little push to go on and finish what He
has promised.
Generosity accepted in
humility bears good fruits.
There is God in
receiving as much as in giving! Generosity finds its fulfillment in acceptance.
Can we be generous
receiver?
by aats
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