Reflection Date: April 15, 2022
May we indeed be aware and understand the value of obedience and love and be able to live and practice them in life because their fruit can bring salvation.
A Catholic politician in India requested Tamil Nadu State Government to close liquor shops on Good Friday. But social media called the idea “unnecessary,” and “ a bad idea” whereas the Indian National Congress party termed it “crazy.”
A group of children read the meditations, stopping 14 times around the St. Peter’s Square to mark each of the “Stations of the Cross,” starting with the first when Jesus was condemned to death by Pontius Pilate to the last when he was buried in a tomb.
On this Good Friday, as you gaze upon the crucifixion of Jesus and reflect upon His brutal agony and His earthly death, try to look beyond His human suffering to His perfect surrender.
Ponder today, this dark day, the final words of Jesus. Scripture records seven last statements, or the “Seven Last Words.” Take each phrase and spend time with it. Seek the deeper spiritual meaning for your life.
