Spirituality of the Readings
John Foley, SJ
Holy Thursday/
Good Friday
Jesus replies, “I do not want to be Godly in the way you
imagine. I want to show you that only humility can love and be
loved.
Easter
Oh truly necessary sin of Adam, blotted out by the death of
Christ! O blessed fault, which won so great a redeemer!
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In Exile
Ron Rolheiser
Holy Thursday
The Eucharist is meant to be God’s regular nourishment for us,
daily manna to keep us alive within the desert of our
lives.
Good Friday
Interestingly, the gospels do not focus on his physical
sufferings (which must have been horrific).
Easter Vigil
In essence, we are saying that God is ultimately still in
charge of this universe, despite any indications to the
contrary.
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Glancing Thoughts
Eleonore Stump
Holy Thursday
Within every human being, there is slavery to the evil that
kills beauty and joy.
Good Friday
In her heartbrokenness over not being able to anoint the body
of Jesus, Mary Magdalene brushed off even angels.
Easter
At Easter we celebrate the other kind of joy, the kind each of
us longs for, when every tear is wiped away and there is no
sorrow anymore
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The Perspective of Justice
Gerald Darring
Holy Thursday
When Jesus encountered poverty, hunger, discrimination, and
suffering, he didn’t turn away
Good Friday
We consider this day “good” as we celebrate “the triumphant
death and resurrection of Christ.”
Easter
Suffering will be vindicated; death will be overcome; a new
life will arise: that is the Easter message of the paschal
mystery.
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Discussion Questions
Anne Osdieck
Holy Thursday
While celebrating the Passover meal Jesus said, “Do this in
remembrance of me.” What did he mean by “this”?
Good Friday
To what degree are you willing to testify to the truth?
Easter Vigil/
Easter Sunday
Does love give you knowledge about a person, or insights into
their behavior?
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A Poem to Sit With
J. Janda
Holy Thursday
The word
has a way of living on
Good Friday
wondering
with
each step
if
oneself is
one’s
own fool
Easter
Gold onion domes rise
above the snow
in Kiev
above the leafless
trees
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