Comments on: Good Friday, April 19, 2019 – Jesus’s Journey Through the Worst Day of His Life

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:21:42 +0000

When I was a young boy I would get angry watching the Passion at church. Like Peter I wanted to jump out of my seat and defend Jesus. I was too blind to fully understand why that could not happen.

I finally was able to understand why Jesus had to die a very real and horrible death. His actions define what true love is. Thank you for sharing this with us.

By: Sandy C

Sandy C — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 16:41:30 +0000

Laura – I loved your reflection yesterday, but after listening to the homily yesterday, the priest also touched on the sign, as well as the fact that it was cold. I’d never thought of that before, and remembered your reflection when he said that. Happy Easter everyone!!

By: Sandi

Sandi — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 22:34:11 +0000

Excellent reflection, Laura. I loved your comment about life not being fair to Jesus. It’s so true yet we complain bout how life has been unfair to us. There is no comparison. Easter blessings to you and all the writers at A Catholic Moment. And to all our community.

By: Chigozirim

Chigozirim — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:29:15 +0000

Thank you! Loved this. The part at the end really caught me up

By: A

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:11:25 +0000

Skip, it’s written in John’s Gospel that the sign was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:03:18 +0000

Beautiful and thought-provoking reflection, Laura. Thank you

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:49:16 +0000

Have you ever tried to put yourself in the midst of a crowd that wants the death of another human being? We only have to look at past history (movies portray lynchings, hatred, fear) to get some idea of the mood of the crowd clamouring for Jesus’ life. It must have been terrifying for Jesus’ followers who most probably were in the crowd. This reading from John 18 doesn’t include the discourse between the thieves and Jesus. That part of the conclusion always left me with a sense of hope. Reflecting on the sheer animosity (born out of fear) of the crowd resulting in Jesus’ crucifixion, Mary and the two women standing helpless, and then quiet leaves me pondering …. if I were one of Jesus’ followers in the crowd, and did not know about the Easter resurrection, I would go home deflated and without hope.

Today’s Gospel selection puts me in a very somber mood, perhaps, it’s because for the first time I’ve contemplated what it must have been like to be there. As the hymn says “were you there when they crucified my Lord … ”

I pray for strength, for courage, for hope.

By: Skip

Skip — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:48:14 +0000

Laura, interesting what you had to say about Pilate, never thought about it that way. Also “King of the Jews” written in 3 languages? Where did you find that? Nice explanation of why Pilate would not let the Jews take down the sign.
Keep up the good reflections.