St. John writes – “They
took the body of Jesus and bound it with burial cloths” Many people believe
that this is the famous – Shroud of Turin. It provides a true image of Jesus
after His death.
Recently, scientists at
the University of Padua created a 3-D copy of the image – it looks like a
statue. It shows a man of extraordinary beauty.
His height is about 5 11 whereas the typical male was 5 5. They count 370
wounds on His front and back – they estimate about 600 wounds. At the moment of death, he sagged to the right
because his right shoulder was dislocated.
All this for us. By His wounds we are healed!
This extraordinary
man – who gave his life for us - uttered seven last words .(sentences) while He
hung upon the Cross.
1)
Father,
forgive them, they know not what they do.
First word – Father
- forgive them - Father forgive us – It is I who have made
you bleed. He forgives!
2)
Today, you
will be with me in paradise.
Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom. = The thief steals heaven – did he deserve it?
Who does – all about mercy. Divine Mercy
Sunday
3)
Woman,
Behold Your Son. Behold, your Mother.
The one who said yes,
who always said yes – is given to us as our pattern of holiness. notice – no name
– the Beloved Disciple – on purpose? - Behold – now she is our mother, and we are her
Sons and Daughters. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at
the hour of our death.
4)
My God, My
God, why have you forsaken me/
Psalm 22 - Obedience
comes at a great price – He took the weight of human sin and carried it to the
cross – but not a psalm of despair – read it – filled with hope!
5)
I thirst.
Humanly speaking, of
course – but another kind of thirst. MT’s Convents & our Chapel - I thirst for souls. I thirst for you.
6)
It is
Finished. Consumatum Est.
The work is done. A
cry of victory. Power of sin is broken. Beginning of new life, the church. Out
of his side flows blood and water. Water
– Baptism. Blood – Eucharist.
7 ) Father, Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit.
Surrenders to the
father. A true prayer of all believers. I have said this prayer every night for
37 years - He is gone ahead to prepare a place for us. In my father’s house
there are many dwelling places. He will wipe all tears from our eyes, for we
shall see him face to face.
Old Pastor = Msgr.
Andrews – Crucifix – Why should you want anything else, I never did! This is
where you learn everything. This is the wood of the cross on which hung the
Savior of the world – come let us worship!
