I've spent plenty of time in the basilica in the five years I've lived in this neighborhood, but I had not known that this crucifix was said to be miraculous. At first I noted the non-italiano standard spelling crocefisso. I checked with the Accademia della Crusca online and they say it's fine. But what struck me especially was the curious message on the back of the card:
I am the light, and you don't see me.
I am the way, and you don't follow me.
I am the truth, and you don't believe me.
I am the life, and you don't seek me.
I am the teacher, and you don't listen to me.
I am the boss, and you don't obey me.
I am your God, and you don't pray to me.
I am your great friend, and you don't love me.
[So] if you are unhappy, don't blame it on me!If anyone knows the origin, please share!
4 comments:
Lovely holy card, but it's hard to figure out what the item is in the border above the middle of the word "croceffesso"
The theme is certainly items associated with the Lord's Passion ... perhaps a lantern? Cf. John 18:3
My vote too Fathet
A Twitter contact is asking Roman friends to look about.
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