On Good Friday, we have a solemn service in remembrance of Jesus' death. And we do achieve solemnity. But we probably do not come anywhere close to the devastation and grief that the apostles felt when they first laid Jesus in the tomb.
Because for whatever solemnity we observe on Friday, we likely have already made some preparations for the feast on Sunday.
Whenever in life I find myself at the tomb, caught up in the devastation and grief, may I remember Good Friday -- and how hard it is to be overwhelmed with defeat when we are looking forward to a victory feast.
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Thanks for thinking about this.
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