Holy Friday – Cross Words

Forgiveness

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34

Invitation

“Truly I say to you, today you shall be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43

Care

To Jesus’ mother: “Dear woman, behold, your son!” John 19:26

To Jesus’ disciple: “Behold, your mother!” John 19:27

Why?

“Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani ?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me ?” Matthew 27:46

Need

“I am thirsty.” John 19:28

Completion

“It is finished.” John 19:30

Trust

“Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit.” Luke 23:46

Time reminded me that this year Holy Friday falls on the Day of Annunciation (March 25th, which celebrates Mary’s learning from the Angel Gabriel that she would give birth to the Messiah).

Peace, dwight