“Father forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). “Woman, behold your son; son, behold your mother” (John 19:26-27). “Eli Eli lama sabachthani?” (“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?“, Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).… Continue reading “Seven Last Words” of Christ on the Cross
Tag: faith
Good Friday (Noon)
Matthew 23:33-43, When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” They divided his garments by casting lots. The people stood by and watched; the rulers, meanwhile,… Continue reading Good Friday (Noon)
Good Friday (Mid-Morning)
Matthew 27:27-32, Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus inside the praetorium and gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before… Continue reading Good Friday (Mid-Morning)
Good Friday (Morning)
John 18:28-40: Then they brought Jesus from Caiaphas to the praetorium. It was morning. And they themselves did not enter the praetorium, in order not to be defiled so that they could eat the Passover. So Pilate came out to them and said, “What charge do you bring (against) this man?” They answered and said… Continue reading Good Friday (Morning)
The Dark Side of the Eucharist
In the United Kingdom, April’s Fools hoaxes are all revealed at noon — mostly because if you keep pretending for too long, it stops being funny. So it seems fitting to have a more serious post for the afternoon. More importantly, of course, it’s Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday. I did a post… Continue reading The Dark Side of the Eucharist
Pope Benedict to Resign!
Nah, April Fool’s. No sane person would think that the pope would resign, right?
Healthcare Bill Covers Abortion
Gosh, who knew?The exact sections which pro-lifers would cover abortions look like they’ll be covering abortions.
Tenebrae in D.C. Tonight
Tenebrae, Dominican House of Studies, 487 Michigan Ave., N.E. , Washington, D.C., Tonight, at 7:30. I won’t be able to make it (I’m going to a birthday party) but anyone living in the area would probably benefit from checking this out!
The Birth Pangs of Our Salvation
When I was younger, I used to wonder why Jesus chose to die such a violent death. I mean, as horrible as John the Baptist’s decapitation was, at least it was quick. Christ had to carry the instrument of His own Death, a heavy Cross, and then hang for three hours with nails tearing through… Continue reading The Birth Pangs of Our Salvation
Two Contending Views on the Pope’s Role in the Sex Abuse Scandal
It’s Holy Week, so I’m purposely steering more towards the Passion of Christ than the sex abuse scandal (although I won’t be surprised if it’s addressed on Thursday by the pope). That said, the clamor over sex abuse has gotten louder and, if you can believe it, crazier. Let me cite you two views on… Continue reading Two Contending Views on the Pope’s Role in the Sex Abuse Scandal