The Resurrection of the Crucified
The Jesus story is distinctly different. It is about the resurrection of the crucified. Jesus is unlike any other religious leader. Buddha died aged 80, surrounded by a host of followers, Mohammed died aged 62, leader of a united Arabia, in the arms of his favourite wife. The Jesus story is distinctly different. It is…
Between Death & Resurrection – a personal reflection
We tend to rush past the Saturday. Good Friday has happened. Jesus is crucified, forsaken, it is finished. Death has taken place. And then we’re onto Resurrection Sunday. The grave is empty. He’s alive. We celebrate. But what happened to Saturday. Our more ancient liturgies honour it, but we are more inclined to ignore it…