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Let’s say a prayer for those who volunteer their time to care for those suffering from physical health conditions

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what if we kissed in the Garden of Gethsemane after the last supper and I did not refuse your treacherous kiss which identified me to the police of Sanhedrin but instead I kissed you in return to show that I still love you and forgive you for betraying me and we were both boys

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Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza

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No one can describe in words the high value of prayer, for it transcends even the mystery of the angels

Saint John Chrysostom

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christ died for liberation, not tradition

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cant pray my way out of it but i can pray my way through it thats how this works

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Easter In

We have come to the most holiest of Christian holidays, the day we celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection. This year though, we must celebrate from home. Here are some ideas for Thursday-Friday

Maundy Thursday

Feast! Enjoy the last supper and break bread and drink wine/juice together with your family if your sect allows you to take communion at home.

Confess one way you have prioritized yourself over others.

Stay up all night and pray as if you were with Jesus in the garden.

Good Friday

Research the stations of the cross and either pray them on your own, join in on an online experience, or create your own reflection.

Reflect on the sacrifice of life that Jesus made and pray and work magic for those who are currently putting their lives at risk to protect others.

Holy Saturday

The women were not allowed to go to the tomb on this day as it was the Sabbath. Do your best to keep this day holy and rest.

Jesus was laid to rest in a borrowed tomb. Pray and work magic for those who do not have shelter during this time.

Easter Sunday

The women woke up and went to the tomb early in order to prepare Jesus’ body. Wake up early in the morning and go to your garden, outdoor space, or space with the most windows. Enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors.

The women were taking spices to prepare Jesus’ body with. Use strong spices in your cooking today to remember that these spices were no longer necessary.

Join an online Easter service from the church or denomination of your choice.

For kids, plan a race to a designated location called “the tomb” where some extra Easter eggs are hidden. First person to arrive is the “disciple Jesus loved.” Second is “Peter.” You can plan multiple races with fun and different prizes for the winner each time.

Enjoy these little activities and please stay home and stay safe!

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Roadside shrine

Tuscany, Italy, 2022

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"Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise" - Jeremiah 17:14

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Monastery of the Holy Cross, Jerusalem.

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step father

when Mary

had finished her labor

lying weary and cold

on the straw

there was no one to heat water

to wash the child

but him.

no servants to bring silk

to comfort the maiden,

no hands to hold the child while she washed

but his.

hands too rough to hold God.

but, God, there were no other hands.

the baby was so small and perfect

that he could not have imagined it was anyone but God.

and so Joseph knelt when he lifted Him.

the sweet child was crying.

how to make Him still?

a faint instinct-memory

of the comfort of great and secure hands

arose in him.

Joseph set one thumb

upon Jesus' cheek - his only son.

and Jesus' face turned into it instantly

with a heart-breaking confidence of love.

for Joseph had loved Adonai confidingly all his life:

since kneeled, early-morning lisped prayers, eyes turned upwards

but had never known before the awful joy

of being loved confidingly

by God.

to have God

in one's own arms

so small

one's own child

in all the ways that mattered.

so while Mary slept at last

Joseph held God

in his arms

to keep Him warm.

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GUYS

My teacher recommended me a bible website, and it's the coolest thing ever

Basically, it's called Catena, and the gist is that for every verse of the bible you can click on it and see commentary from TONS of scholars across the centuries

the funniest part is that it's formatted like a comment section so it looks like all these massive scholars all got together and commented on the bible

which they did (communion of saints my beloved)

BUT ANYWAYS yeah I just felt that this should be shared with you all :)

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Douglas Blanchard, The Passion of the Christ - A Gay Vision, Part I

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collect :)