The Power of the Cross, applying the Passion of Christ to your life

Episode 3: The Cross of Christ unites us… – Ash Wednesday through Saturday of that week.

In Episode 3 of The Power of the Cross, Michael Dubruiel reflects on the Cross as a uniting force that draws together heaven and earth, mercy and truth, humility and love. During the Second Week of Lent, the Cross is revealed not only as the place of suffering, but as the point where God’s transforming grace meets the reality of daily life.

Through Scripture, story and lived experience, Michael explores Christ’s call not to judge, but to love with mercy rooted in humility. Drawing on the Transfiguration, the Litany of Humility and the daily demands of discipleship, this episode invites listeners to see how the Cross reshapes how we relate to others at work, at home and in moments of hidden struggle. The Cross unites the glory of God’s kingdom with the ordinary circumstances where faith is tested and formed.

This reflection calls listeners to embrace humility as a path to freedom and to allow the Cross to liberate them from false securities, pride and self-reliance, so that Christ may be encountered more fully in both prayer and daily life.

Michael Dubruiel died in 2009. These recordings, made in 2008, have been remastered to improve audio clarity and are shared with the permission of his wife, Amy Welborn.

Discerning Hearts Reflection Questions

1. Where do I find it most difficult to unite my faith with the realities of daily life?

2. How does the Cross challenge my tendency to judge others too quickly?

3. In what ways is humility difficult for me and why?

4. When have I experienced a moment of spiritual clarity or “transfiguration” that strengthened me during a time of trial?

5. What attachments or false securities might the Cross be inviting me to surrender this week?

Michael Dubruiel’s book The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ to Your Life is currently available in Kindle format. 

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