Stations of the Resurrection – Conclusion The Tomb is the Womb Jesus, the first born from the dead. Fresh sprung. New born. The tomb is the womb. The grave has brought forth Resurrection. The Sanctuary is swept clean and unveiled and open. The stone slab of the tomb is guarded, mercy-seat style by two angels. …
Thoughts on the Ascension After his suffering, Jesus showed himself to his apostles and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to more than 500 believers over a period of 40 days… (Acts 1:3, and 1 Corinthians 15:6) “You’ve heard me tell you, ‘I’m going away, and I’m coming back.’ If you …
Station #14 ….. Jesus with Disciples on a Mountain in Galilee Meanwhile, the eleven disciples were on their way to Galilee, headed for the mountain Jesus had set for their reunion. The moment they saw him they worshiped him. Some, though, held back, not sure about worship, about risking themselves totally. Jesus, undeterred, went right …
Station #13 ….. Jesus Cooks and Serves Breakfast After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea, the Sea of Galilee. This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed “Twin”), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. Simon Peter announced, “I’m …
Station #12 ….. Jesus Convinces Cautious Thomas But Thomas, sometimes called the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, “We saw the Master.” But he said, ‘Unless I see the nail holes in his hands, put my finger in the nail holes, and stick my …
Station #11 ….. Jesus Appears to Disciples in a Locked Room Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side. The disciples, seeing the …
Station #10 ….. Jesus Reveals the Word on Emmaus Road That same day two of them were walking to the village Emmaus, about seven miles out of Jerusalem. They were deep in conversation, going over all these things that had happened. In the middle of their talk and questions, Jesus came up and walked along …
Station #9 ….. Jesus Talks First with Mary Magdalene “They took my Master,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” After she said this, she turned away and saw Jesus standing there. But she didn’t recognize him. Jesus spoke to her, “Woman, why do you weep? Who are you looking for?” …
Station #8 ….. Mary Magdalene Sees the Empty Tomb But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. As she wept, she knelt to look into the tomb and saw two angels sitting there, dressed in white, one at the head, the other at the foot of where Jesus’ body had been laid. They said to her, …
Station #7 ….. Peter and John See the Empty Tomb Peter and the other disciple left immediately for the tomb. They ran, neck and neck. The other disciple got to the tomb first, outrunning Peter. Stooping to look in, he saw pieces of linen cloth lying there, but he didn’t go in. Simon Peter arrived …
Station #6 ….. A Group of Faithful Women Visit the Tomb When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome brought spices so they could embalm him. Very early on Sunday morning, as the sun rose, they went to the tomb. They worried out loud to each other, “Who will …
Station #5 ….. An Angel Rolls Away the Stone After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. Suddenly the earth reeled and rocked under their feet as God’s angel came down from heaven, came right up to where they …