“Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” This joyful proclamation dates back at least to St. John Chrysostom, a Church Father from the fourth century. It was included in one of his Easter sermons that is still read today in …
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Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Holy Saturday
The drama and emotion of Good Friday is over. The crowds are gone, the cross is empty, and Jesus’ body is in the tomb. It is shabat (the Sabbath). It is a time of waiting, of resting, for no labor …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Good Friday
It is Good Friday, the day we remember Jesus’ walk to Calvary, his crucifixion, and death. It is the most solemn day of the Church Year. It is a day for us to be especially mindful of what Jesus did …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Maundy Thursday
Today is Maundy Thursday, the day that commemorates the Last Supper and the beginning of the sacrament of Communion. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means “commandment.” At the Last Supper, Jesus gave his disciples a …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Wednesday
The architecture of Jerusalem is very diverse, from modern office buildings to ancient worship spaces. The structures marking the various Christian sites are beautiful, awe-inspiring spaces. As you observe these photos of the churches that have been built over the …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Tuesday
There are innumerable pieces of art around the Holy City. Art of all kinds: paintings, sculptures, mosaics, stained glass windows, metal work, wood work, on and on. Today I am going to share some of the artistic renderings of Christ …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Monday
Today I am going to share more pictures of the Mount of Olives and of Jerusalem, as they relate to what happened on Palm Sunday.
Readings for Monday of Holy Week: Matthew 21:18-22:46, Mark 11:12-19, Luke 20:1-47, John 12:20-36
This …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Palm Sunday
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. On this day, we remember when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, with the crowds shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” Hosanna is a Hebrew expression meaning “Save!”—and Jesus certainly is the …
