[Slyfox]

Spiritual truths are spiritually discerned, which is why man will never know God with the intellect. Man can know about God through the intellect, but knowing about Him through theology, is not knowing Him experientially, through a relationship with Him.

I don't know how anyone could not take in the mystery of the Crowning of Thorns AND NOT HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST

You really ought to be a little more thoughtful and charitable with your postings.

[metmom]

I don't know how anyone could not take in the mystery of the Crowning of Thorns AND NOT HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST

Well, I don't either but I have no doubt it happens.

And again, knowing about what Jesus suffered doesn't necessarily equate to having a personal relationship with Him and knowing Him in experience.

I don't know how making that observation is *uncharitable* or not thoughtful.

[Grateful2God]

I don't know how anyone could not take in the mystery of the Crowning of Thorns AND NOT HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST

Contemplation of the Mysteries of the Rosary (most especially the Sorrowful) and of the Way of the Cross have been a powerful road to sanctity for many of our Saints whose words are written. It's a common Thread; the road to Calvary in our lives and that of Jesus, especially when united in contemplation and prayer is efficacious for our souls and those of our brethren in humanity-and bring us closer to God.