You may know that traditionally, Catholics are to fast and/or abstain from meat on Fridays; or, to substitute some other form of what is generally described as “penance”. Growing up, I …| Gaudete Theology
How many of us would have devised the cross as God's way of salvation? Probably none of us. We want a theology of glory more than a theology of the cross. That's why Judas betrayed Jesus and the crowd chose Barabbas. And yet... the cross is the power of God for salvation.| Living Theologically
By Brian T. German Read Isaiah 2 and 13:6–13 and Luke 23:26–56. The Old Testament is saturated with special days. The creation of humanity certainly makes the list (Gen. 1:26–27), as does God’s day of rest (Gen. 2:2–3). The day the Israelites were brought out of Egypt was to be remembered throughout the generations (Ex. 13:3), along with the day that the temple was consecrated (1 Kings 8) — and rebuilt (Ezra 3). And who could forget the day the sun stood still (Joshua 10:14)? But ...| The Lutheran Witness
This is the latest installment of “Life in the Church Year,” a series by Dr. Kristen Einertson and Tessa Muench of All the Household. This series will provide guidance for living out the seasons of the Church Year at home with your families. Find month-by-month lists of Lutheran feasts, festivals and commemorations here. All things in the church year point toward the death and resurrection of Jesus, the origin and fulfillment of the church’s life. And in April this year we reach the hig...| The Lutheran Witness
“Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities.” Is. 53…| The Light for My Path
It was written by David, and later spoken by Jesus. Yet this anguished prayer has a universal appeal. Each one of us, at some point of time, had experienced a feeling of being forsaken by God. Of course, God in his abundant kindness, responded to our appeals and the proof is that we are […] The post MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME? appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
The story of Good Friday didn’t begin that morning. The narrative arc opens many years earlier in Bethlehem, with the miraculous fulfillment of prophecies spoken long ago. The story of an anticipated Savior unfolds with miraculous healings and captivating teachings to growing crowds. But the narrative arc peaks on the night before Good Friday. The...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
On Maundy Thursday, we see Jesus washing the feet of those who would scatter, those who would betray, those who were disillusioned and angry and bewildered. And Jesus, knowing full well the shifty, half-baked crew gathered in that room, still went out of his way to call them all friends. Every one of them. Yes, … Continue reading "A Friend on a Friday"| winncollier.com
In Guatemala, 'La Huelga de Dolores' '('The Strike of Dolores') is a traditional protest by students of the University San Carlos de Guatemala. It takes place every year on the Friday before Semana Santa. The Friday| Spanish Marks