Monthly Archives: April 2020

Station Five – Jesus is judges by Pilate READ – Luke 23: 13 – 25 13 Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence andContinue reading “Stations of the Cross 5 and 6”

Station Three – Jesus is condemned by the Sanhedrin READ – Luke 22: 66 – 7166 When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council. 67 They said, “If you are the Messiah, tell us.” He replied, “If IContinue reading “Stations of the Cross 3 and 4”

Station 1 – Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane READ Luke 22:39-46 39 He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. 40 When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.” 41 Then he withdrew from themContinue reading “Stations of the Cross 1 and 2”

“Change” And just like that everything changed.  I’ve always been fascinated with a twitch of a nose or a click of the heels producing instant dramatic change. I loved to watch Tinker Bell turn the tv from black and white to color with the tap of a wand. It was great fun to see whatContinue reading “April 4, 2020”

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. -Psalm 27:13 In these uncertain days, I find myself connecting with the Psalms more deeply than ever before. All of a sudden, the sense of loneliness, isolation, despair, and sorrow they often convey does not seemContinue reading “April 3, 2020”

Anecdotal Observations I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world  you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world! -Jesus (John 16:33)     I want to borrow a word that the good Dr. Anthony Fauci, now-famous director of the National Institute of AllergiesContinue reading “April 2, 2020”

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (1 Peter 1:3) One of my favorite Easter hymns as a child was “Because He Lives.”  Donning our Easter finest,Continue reading “April 1, 2020”