Grace: Sorrow, compassion, and shame because the Lord is undergoing His passion for my sins. Text for Prayer: John 18:12-40 Reflection: What do we hope will vindicate us? When all is said and done, what do we wish to be the justification for our thoughts, words, deeds, and omissions? One often hears people use phrases… Read more »
Posts Categorized: XXXVI.
Standing With Christ: Before Caiphas, Herod and Pilate
| XXXVI.Grace: Sorrow, compassion, and shame because the Lord is going to His suffering for my sins. Text for Prayer: Mt. 26:59-68, Lk. 23:7-11, Mt. 27:11-26 The innocent Son of God was dragged from one tribunal to the next. His hands were bound and His feet were shackled like the most dangerous of criminals. He was charged with crimes that… Read more »
Before Caiphas, Herod and Pilate: the Perils of Complex Intentions
| XXXVI.Grace: To be with Christ as he faces those who indict Him unjustly. Their indictments say more about their character than Jesus’. Text for Prayer: Matthew 26:59-68, Luke 23:7-11, Matthew 27:11-26 Reflection. GK Chesterton once wrote that man longs for simplicity, but tends toward complexity. So it was with the intentions of earthly powers in… Read more »
Before Caiphas, Herod and Pilate: The True and Eternal Judge
| XXXVI.Grace: sorrow, compassion, and shame because the Lord is going to His suffering for my sins. Text for Prayer: Matthew 26:59-68, Luke 23:7-11, Matthew 27:11-26 Reflection: The innocent Son of God was dragged from one tribunal to the next. His hands were bound and His feet were shackled like the most dangerous of criminals. He… Read more »