The Cross Room

My religion is Catholicism, I attended Catholic school, and ever since, my beliefs in my teachings have become stronger. There are some issues of the Catholic Religion that I disagree with, however that does take away from my belief in God and his sacrifice for his people.

While attending Novena (A recitation of prayers and devotions for a special purpose during nine consecutive days) for St Gerard, Father Tom offered the following passage to the congregation. I never heard of this passage before, and upon hearing it, it just made so much sense.

I also believe no matter what Religion you practice or if any at all, the following will still have a meaning.

The young man was at the end of his rope.
Seeing no way out, he dropped to his knees in prayer.
"Lord, I can't go on". he said... "
I have too heavy a cross to bear".
The Lord replied, "My son, if
you can't bear its weight,
just place your cross inside this room.
Then, open that other door, and
pick out any cross you wish".
The man was filled with relief.
"Thank you, Lord", he sighed,
and he did as he was told.
Upon entering the other door, he saw many crosses,
some so large the tops were not visible.
Then, he spotted a tiny cross leaning against a far wall.
"I'd like that one, Lord", he whispered.
And the Lord replied:
"My son, that is the cross you just brought in".

It is quite amazing, when we think we have so much to bare, and then we are hit with the realization, that others might bare so much more.