This step suggests a picture meditation, and provides a link to three moving images of Christ's crucifixion with connections to beloved saints. Still, I believe I will meditate before our own crucifix at St. Helen in conjunction with this evening's service.
Meanwhile, I will reflect on the conclusion of St. John's Passion:
Jn 19:16-37
There appears not to be an original thought to be had. Even knowing this cross is my victory, it fills me with sorrow. So just a couple of impressions:
I have never understood why it should matter who was where when they were crucified? Surely the center could not have represented a more honorable death than either side.
Even while acceding to them, Pilate can't help tweaking the council.
They treated Jesus' tunic with more respect than his body. I think we do the same thing, attributing a higher value to those who are dressed nicely.
I have reflected before on Good Friday (at least once) about Chrysostom's observation that the blood and water from Jesus side represent the sacraments of Eucharist and Baptism. Even in death he blesses us with gifts containing depth beyond comprehension.
Thank you, dearest Lord.
Thank you, dearest Lord.
Thank you, dearest Lord.
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