The sufferings of Christ on the cross are not just his sufferings; they are the sufferings of the poor and weak, which Jesus shares in his own body and in his own soul, in solidarity with them {Moltmann 1992, 130}. And since God was in Christ, through his passion Christ brings into the passion history of this world the eternal fellowship of God and divine justice and righteousness that creates life {131}. On the cross, Christ both identifies God with the victims of violence and identifies the victims with God, so that they are put under God's protection and with him are given the rights of which they have been deprived
The sufferings endured by Christ on the cross represent not only his own pain but also the collective struggle of the marginalized and oppressed individuals. In experiencing this agony, Jesus demonstrates his solidarity with the weak and impoverished, embodying their suffering within himself. This profound connection emphasizes that Christ's passion is a manifestation of God’s presence in the midst of human suffering, showing that divine love is deeply intertwined with the pain of those who suffer.
Furthermore, through His sacrifice, Christ brings forth a divine connection that binds the historical suffering to the eternal nature of God's fellowship and justice. By aligning Himself with victims of violence, Christ assures them of God's protection and solidarity, restoring their dignity and rights which society has often denied them. This act transforms the narrative of suffering into one of hope and reconciliation, affirming that divine grace exists even in the darkest of circumstances.
