When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. At three o'clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God ,my God why have you abandoned me?"
(Mk 15:33-34)

Reflections

Revealed in red,
The body Christ is at the center.
Deserted in humiliation and disbelief.

No Way Out.

Stand among the accusers and accused.
Feel the heaviness and weight of this body here.
Breath is labored,
Voice worn by your name.
THE CRUCIFIXION

THE CRUCIFIXION
PHASE 3

Questions for Intention: (How to Pray with Art)

When have you been betrayed and felt abandoned?

Recall the times you were part of the crowd like Peter.

What was it like for Jesus?

How did he see the people who tortured him?

Read Ps 22. Imagine Jesus reciting it.
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