An hour passes. The sun is now covered by clouds, and it suddenly has become very cold. Jesus is undergoing immense suffering. More…
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The third word: “Behold thy son; behold thy mother.” Reply
The curses and insults have begun to dwindle. The large crowd is no longer interested in watching Jesus die. The show is over. More…
The second word: “This day you will be with me in paradise.” Reply
We have been accompanying Christ during his passion. As if the cruelty of that was not enough, now, suddenly, a new type of scourging begins: More…
The first word: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” 2
Father! Forgive Them!
Slowly, with supreme effort, using the nails in his feet as a fulcrum, he lifts himself up.
Why does he make such a painful effort? More…
Palm Sunday: “Hosanna!” “Crucify Him!” A Contradiction? 1
The Palm Sunday Liturgy opens Holy Week with two expressions:
First, “Hosanna,” which is sung at the beginning of Mass (beautifully done here by the Monks of Solesmes): More…
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