John 12:9-11 Jesus, out of sincere compassion and love, raises Lazarus from death to life. You can imagine the joy as Lazarus, Mary and Martha meet with Jesus and his disciples moments later. Martha, ever the dutiful servant, provides their meal. Mary, kneeling at Jesus’ feet, anoints him with strong expensive perfume. Even as they meet, numerous people plot Jesus’ end. Judas ready to...
Reflection of a Soldier on Good Friday
Have you ever felt your heart torn by some simple words?
I’ve never been affected by much,
well that was until this happened.
Meditation and Prayer for Holy Saturday
Some might regard the Saturday in Holy Week
as not very important.
As Jesus walked to die,
he knew his time had come.
He sensed the pain, he saw
his hour was drawing near.
What did you feel, what did you say
when on the mount you prayed,
O child of God, so innocent,
abandoned and dismayed?