Explained and Applied to the Christian Life
By Rev. James Groenings.

Impr, 1908, 461 page book.

This book is not, strictly speaking, a series of sermons or meditations on the sufferings of our Redeemer, but it is rather an explanation focusing on explaining the events of Christ’s Passion in detail and applying them to the Christian life. It presents the Passion as the most significant trial in history, with eternal consequences for humanity. Groenings draws from the Gospels and traditional Catholic theology, avoiding private revelations, to offer a clear understanding of the events leading to Christ’s crucifixion. He emphasizes the spiritual lessons from the Passion, encouraging readers to meditate on Christ’s suffering and apply its meaning to their lives. The book delves into Christ’s physical and emotional suffering, the betrayal of Judas, the trials before Pilate, and the significance of Christ’s words on the cross. Groenings highlights the importance of Christ’s agony, not just as a historical event but as a model of obedience, love, and sacrifice. He urges Christians to unite their personal sufferings with Christ’s, seeing them as a path to redemption and eternal glory. Through deep reflection on the Passion, believers can strengthen their faith and commitment to living out the lessons of Christ’s sacrifice.