Jacques-Joseph “James” Tissot (1836-1902)[1], “Ce que voyait Notre-Seigneur sur la Croix” (i.e., “What Our Lord Saw from the Cross”), created between 1886-1894, at the Brooklyn Museum in New … [Read more...] about Father, Into Your Hands
Lent
I Thirst
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)[1] and Protégé, Christ and the Woman of Samaria (c. 1655)[2] John 19:28 oAfter this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the scripture might be … [Read more...] about I Thirst
Why Have You Forsaken Me?
El Greco[1] (b. on Crete c. 1541; d. Toledo, 1614), The Crucifixion with Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene (between 1597-1600). Held in the Prado Museum, public domain.[2] Matthew 27:45 From noon … [Read more...] about Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Behold, your Mother
John 19: 25 *m Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. 26 When Jesus saw his mother* and the disciple there whom he … [Read more...] about Behold, your Mother
With Me in Paradise
James Tissot[1] (1836-1902), “l’âme du bon Larron” (i.e., “the soul of the good Thief”), painted between 1886-1894, collected at the Brooklyn Museum Luke 23: 39 *Now one of the criminals hanging … [Read more...] about With Me in Paradise
“Father, forgive them”
The St. John's Bible, Crucifixion Luke 23:p 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left.q 34 [Then Jesus … [Read more...] about “Father, forgive them”
Sixth Sunday of Lent: The Sound of Silence
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about Sixth Sunday of Lent: The Sound of Silence
Fifth Sunday of Lent: Now, the Hour has Come
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about Fifth Sunday of Lent: Now, the Hour has Come
Fourth Sunday of Lent: Nicodemus Comes at Night
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about Fourth Sunday of Lent: Nicodemus Comes at Night
Third Sunday of Lent: Jesus Opens (Cleanses) the Temple
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about Third Sunday of Lent: Jesus Opens (Cleanses) the Temple