Hard to understand – hailed as King – few days later He is mocked, given
a crown of thorns and led off to be crucified.
So many had experienced His miracles – where were they now?
Shows – Miracles without Faith means nothing - Faith is what matters!
Truly a cast of characters:
Judas – betrayed with a kiss
Peter – three times denies Him – I don’t even know the man.
The Twelve – All except John abandoned Him.
False witnesses – willing to lie.
Leaders – not open to the Truth
Pilate – knows the truth but washes his hands.
Soldiers – took away His dignity
Others –
Simon of Cyrene – helped to carry the Cross
Veronica – wiped His face
His Mother – stayed close by
Mary Magdalene – remained faithful
Good Thief Dismas – This day you will be with me in paradise!
Centurion – Truly this was the Son of God.
Which one are we – maybe a little bit of all?!!
A good question to ask for Holy Week!
