This is the world you were born into...
A world and a people who crucify.
I hope you begin to let the realities of this place get near you at an early age, knowing that none of these realities can bring you harm. Here is Holy Saturday's truth:
Nothing compares to the explosion of yesterday's death of Jesus.
The earth cracked as did our hearts.
Grief is such a watered-down word at this point.
There is bile in my mouth from witnessing the endless suffering of God's Son.
And to meditate on the thought that it was for me! Because of me!!
Nothing compares to the explosion of yesterday's death of Jesus.
Except for tomorrow.
Just wait.
Transport of Christ to the Tomb
Antonio Ciseri, 19th Century
John 19:38-42
Help us, we pray, to make known to our world that its cause for despair is ended, and that its suffering and its sin will one day be no more. This we ask in the name of the risen Christ, and for His sake. Amen. MURRAY RAE
Help us, we pray, to make known to our world that its cause for despair is ended, and that its suffering and its sin will one day be no more. This we ask in the name of the risen Christ, and for His sake. Amen. MURRAY RAE
