Yesterday afternoon, I attended a Taize prayer service at Ascension Catholic Church in Oak Park. Early in March, I described what Taize is and why I attend. Yesterday's service was beautiful. The service closest to Easter has always been one of my favorites because they often … [Read more...] about The roar of God’s people
Archives for April 2007
The Seventh Word
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”(Luke 23:46)Jesus's final words before dying. Here we see Jesus entrusting himself into the hands of God. Once again, we see Jesus quoting from the Psalms. This time Jesus prays the words of Psalm 31. Here is the context:"In you, O … [Read more...] about The Seventh Word
The Sixth Word
“It is finished.”(John 19:30)What is finished? Jesus' suffering, the bearing of our sins, but also the work that God sent Jesus to complete. “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete his work.” (Jn 4:34)“But I have a testimony greater than John’s. The works … [Read more...] about The Sixth Word
Why a man needs a wife…
A coworker sent this to me and I admit, it took me a second to figure out what was going on. If you aren't sure about this picture, note the missing wheel and then notice the wife leaning back to balance out the tractor. … [Read more...] about Why a man needs a wife…
The Fifth Word
“I am thirsty.”(John 19:28)Of course he is. Jesus had lost a lot of blood and it would be natural for him to feel thirsty. And thus, he makes the simple statement which held an implicit request for refreshment. Jesus was fully human, he experienced thirst just like you and I do … [Read more...] about The Fifth Word