the cross – Merry and True

Good Friday and the Cross

It came to this. An ending in dust sticking to blood, body broken, searing pain, the final loud cry and breath drawn – defeat. Darkness came down. It was the unjust end, the triumph of brutal power to end life – even the giver of Life – they cut him down. His message was hope,Continue reading “Good Friday and the Cross”

#6 Foot of the cross

When the time is right Jesus heads towards Jerusalem. As we all know it ends with his crucifixion. At the foot of the cross stood Mary, Jesus’ mother, Mary Magdalene and other women. The disciples had fled leaving only the women and the youngest disciple – who would not be arrested on account of beingContinue reading “#6 Foot of the cross”