At three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Today we are invited to be present to Jesus as he hangs on the cross. Mark (15:22-41) exposes the various people who bore witness to these moments, Simon who helped to carry the cross, the women who watched, who stayed, and the many who mocked, derided, and taunted him, laying humiliation over these final excruciating moments.

At times we have all been the mocker, the deserter, the faithful friend. Where do you recognize yourself today?

Again this is a difficult place to stay, but you are invited to be here, remembering that Jesus himself chose to be here. Find your favourite spot for prayer, grab your journal, and sit deeply with yourself and the Lord for 22 minutes.

Contemplative at Home offers a guided prayer experience drawing on Ignatian spirituality and Lectio Divina.

Mark 15:22-41 is read from the NRSV

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Artwork: James Tissot