Out of the darkness
the humanness of Christ
a cry to the Father
yet alone, on the cross
Christ in that moment
alone, in the dark
Out of the darkness
the depths of despair
echoing our lament,
Christ meets us there.
April 22, 2011
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?
(Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).
Psalm 22:1
written at prayer vigil
&
Seven Last Words Ecumenical Service
Father forgive them, for they know not what they do
(Luke 23:34).
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise
(Luke 23:43)
Woman, behold your son: behold your mother
(John 19:26-27).
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?
(Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).
I thirst
(John 19:28).
It is finished
(John 19:30).
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
(Luke 23:46).
and sermon: “It is Finished”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 20, 2011
Lent
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Alone, On the Cross
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