Tag Archives: sorrowful

20110712 Agony in the Garden: ‘Then he saith to them: “My soul is sorrowful even unto death: stay you here, and watch with me.”‘ (Matt 26:38) Jesus has nothing to give at this point – and now He asks us … Continue reading →

20110506 Jesus, realising that everything was now finished, said to fulfil the scriptures, “I am thirsty.” There was a jar there, full of common wine. They stuck a sponge soaked in this wine on a stick, and raised it to … Continue reading →

20110506 Upon arriving at a site called Golgotha (a name which means “Skull Place”), they gave Him a drink of wine flavoured with gall, which He tasted but refused to drink. Is my prayer a placebo for my conscience? A … Continue reading →

20110506 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cloak, Pilate said to them, “Look at the Man!” A man can be ridiculed when people call him names and make up stories about him, but here … Continue reading →

20110506 Despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows. A man can be despised when everyone hates him, but he can also be despised in another, perhaps more painful way, where everyone simply thinks nothing of him, where all … Continue reading →

20110506 In His anguish, Jesus prayed more earnestly. An angel appeared to Him, coming from Heaven to give Him strength. The angel did not come to console Jesus, but to strengthen Him to face His ordeal. Indeed, consolation was not … Continue reading →

20110318 “Judas, one of the twelve, arrived accompanied by a great crowd with swords and clubs.” In their desperation, the enemies of Jesus left nothing to chance. Jesus, the healer, the praying Man, was to be surrounded and taken by … Continue reading →

20110118 “‘Why, what crime has He committed?’ asked Pilate. They only shouted the louder, ‘Crucify Him!’” Do I notice in myself a growing realization that I may be wrong about many things and that God’s ideas and plans for me … Continue reading →

20110118 “While He was speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived accompanied by a great crowd with swords and clubs.” When I go to meet Jesus in prayer, do I really go to see Him, or do I go armed … Continue reading →