Whenever we see a picture of Christ with the crown of thorns on His head; of Christ carrying His cross, we are not only looking at an individual who lived two thousand years ago. We are looking at a picture that is recreated in every generation. The Church, the assembly of the faithful, is called the Body of Christ. We all, in a sense, do form Christ in every generation. This is not just a positive spiritual thought; it has its negative elements as well. The Body of Christ is always hated and persecuted in every generation. When we see a picture of Christ on that first Good Friday, we are also looking at a picture of the Church in every generation since.
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