Reflection #4 – The Scourging Pillar and whips
Gospel of John Chapter 19:1. Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him. Reflection: Seven words to describe an event of unimaginable cruelty. Jesus chained to a pillar, beaten with cords that ripped flesh from his body. Do we sanitise the Passion? Of course we do. Are we unable to look at it for […]
Reflection #3 – Ladder with Nails, plus Hammer & Pincer
Gospel of Luke Chapter 23: 33-34 And when they came to the place that is called the Skull, there they crucified him…and Jesus said, “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Reflection: The unnamed soldiers nailed Jesus to the Cross. They knew what they had to do; they were men under […]
Reflection #2 – Three Bags of Silver
Gospel of Matthew Chapter 26:14-16 Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. Reflection: Do we place a price on friendship and erect conditions around it? Do […]
Reflection #1 – The Cockerel
Gospel of Luke Chapter 22:60-62 And immediately, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. […]
Lent Reflections with Hugh
Have you ever noticed the symbols on the panelling behind the altar? Do you know what they signify? Each carving relates to a stage of the Passion of Jesus, and our Chaplain, Hugh, has used these as the foundation for creating moments of prayerful pause during Lent. The programme features these symbols grouped into 9 […]