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Sonnets for the Stations of the Cross 7: Christ is Placed in the Tomb

The breath of God returns now to its birth, The second Adam’s dust to Adam’s dust. Some spices seek to cheat devouring Earth Of her fair prey for Eden’s broken trust. Through Him one son, one daughter dodged the grave, … Continue reading

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Sonnets for the Stations of the Cross 6: Christ Dies on the Cross

He clothes our naked guilt with his last breath Breathed out to shape a small child’s bedtime prayer. The breath of life now stopped by breathless death Commits itself into to the Father’s care. From Adam’s nostrils God’s gift now … Continue reading

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Sonnets for the Stations of the Cross: 5. Christ is Stripped of His Garments

He, naked, waits for hate’s uplifting stroke, An emptied bucket dancing in the air, Foul spittle’s target, butt of scoffing jokes: With God nailed safely what will men not dare? The first blood ever drawn by him was shed To … Continue reading

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Sonnets for the Stations of the Cross: 4. Christ Addresses the Women of Jerusalem

Luke records Jesus’ words to the weeping women of Jerusalem (Lk 23.27). His words refer to the invasion of Jerusalem which he has prophesied earlier during Passion Week (Mt 24, Mk 13, Lk 21) and which occurred in AD 70.The … Continue reading

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Sonnets for the Stations of the Cross: 3. Veronica Wipes the Face of Christ

The legend of St. Veronica lacks any basis in Scripture. Tradition eventually attached the name Bernice to the woman healed by touching the hem of Jesus’ garment. The Greek name means “Bearer of Victory” but, coming into Latin, lends itself … Continue reading

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