The fifth Sunday of the Lent is a pertinent moment to remember that God provides us with opportunities to serve Him by serving others, no matter who or what they are.
One of the most difficult things to face is rejection. This third Sunday of the Great Fast, we venerate the cosmic sign of rejection—the Cross of the Lord Jesus, the throne of the Crucified God. It is a reminder that when Christ calls us, He bids us come and die!