​GOSPEL REFLECTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS: 03/29/24 (Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion)

From the Gospel according to John

Jn 18:1—19:42

(…) After this, aware that everything was now finished,

in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled,

Jesus said, “I thirst.”

There was a vessel filled with common wine.

So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop

and put it up to his mouth.

When Jesus had taken the wine, he said,

“It is finished.”

And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit.

Here all kneel and pause for a short time. (…)

Words of the Holy Father:

“One of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water” (Jn 19:34). Pierced, He gives; in death, He gives us life. (…) John the Evangelist, at the very moment when he recounts the pierced side, from which blood and water flow, bears witness so that we may believe (cf. v. 35). Saint John writes, that is, that at that moment the testimony occurs. Because the pierced Heart of God is eloquent. It speaks without words, because it is mercy in its pure state, love that is wounded and gives life. It is God, with closeness, compassion and tenderness. How many words we say about God without showing love! But love speaks for itself, it does not speak of itself. (Homily, ‘Agostino Gemelli’, 5 November 2021)

Source: 

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day/2024/03/29.html

Amen

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, be with us always until the hour of our death. 

Amen.

May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion:

https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/good-friday/

Examination of Conscience and Guide to Sacrament of Confession:

https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/examination-of-conscience/

Website on how to raise and guard children in their Catholic faith:

https://howtokeepyourkidscatholic.com/

Ultimate Catholic Parents Guide:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ls6IcexZAls

Summary and Defense of Catholic Teachings:

https://www.catholic.com/tract/pillar-of-fire-pillar-of-truth