"So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called …
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"So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called …
Continue Reading about For Good Friday: The Earliest Image of the Crucifixion

"Holy Week is a time of Holy Waiting. We know we have something precious and beautiful, but we cannot yet see the completed …
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After each reading the prop is returned to its place on the table and covered with a black napkin...A pattern of black grows …
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“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 The Passion on Film I don't like Jesus movies. Even …
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"'Give me you rag,' he said, tracing his own line on her cheek, 'and I'll give you …

"The very young ones may not grasp all the details, but they are captivated by the figure of Jesus, even when he …

"I'm here with them in the fulcrum..." I I sit on a creaking camp stool surrounded by assorted grim …

"Good Friday only works for me because of Easter. Good Friday's exquisite pain is exquisite only because it will end, will be …
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"The Three Days are a special time to set aside each year to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of …

"For some people, participating for an hour at a vigil is a daunting task... While it may be a challenge, it can be a …
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