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Bishop of Albacete: The cross is the suffering born of self-giving love
In his Good Friday reflection Bishop Ángel Román urged Christians to accept help and practice reciprocal accompaniment, saying the cross arises from loving self-giving and calling the faithful to care for the needy.
Apr 3rd 2026 · Spain
Insights
- Ángel Román delivered a Good Friday meditation centered on Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry Jesus cross.
- He said Jesus makes us necessary and welcomes our help, reflecting a trinitarian reciprocity of giving and receiving.
- Román linked sinodality to everyday mutual accompaniment and urged Christians to walk together and share burdens.
- He defined the cross as the suffering that results from loving self-giving, not as illness or imprisonment in itself.
- He called believers to reject indifference, care for the elderly and sick, and allow others to serve as a form of service to God.