Jesus Side Is Pierced

Reflection on the Gospel of the Monday after Pentecost Solemnity: Blessed Virgin Mary – Mother of the Church   John 19: 25b-34 Yesterday we celebrated the fruition of Jesus Ministry’. If it started with His Incarnation – i.e. showing God’s Intention to Identify with Humanity. It reached the enabling point in Jesus’ Suffering, Death and […]

Jesus’ Side Is Pierced

John 19:31-37 :: Solemnity: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus   The scene of the cross post the brutal death of our Lord comes alive as we read this passage. The fulfilment of scripture that none of his bones will be broken, is the acknowledgment that the crucified Jesus is the Passover Lamb . Like the […]

Jesus’ Side Is Pierced

John 19:25b-34   This is the climax of the whole crucifixion scene, Jesus sets the relationship between the disciple and His mother and therein initiates the beginning of the church of which we are members in this new family.  Jesus called out to John, referred as the beloved disciple whom Jesus loved, he was the […]