“It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last.”
Luke 23: 44-46
Today we commemorate the death of Jesus. This sacrifice of his love has won for us the freedom we now share as the children of God. For what greater love has been show to humanity, than the crucifixion and death of Jesus? This moment marks for us a new beginning. A new beginning in His grace.
The cross stands for all to see, him who died for our salvation. This profound act of God’s love in Christ has won our victory over sin. We are no longer slaves, but sons.
Today, let us recall this sacred moment, his crucifixion. Reflect on what it means for us as children of the Father. What more can be said except only to ask to you look upon “him whom they have pierced” (Zechariah 12:10).
“Lord, by your cross bring us the grace of salvation. Look not on our sins, but upon your son and bring us, by his wounds, to the joy of life eternal with you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
The Bramble of the Lord 