The ancient church took up the practice of the adoration of the cross. Then added the singing of the Reproaches  (Improperia), an ancient and haunting chant that the Church does on Good Friday. "My people, What have I done to you? How have I offended you? Answer me!" (Popule meus, quid feci tibi? Aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.)

Fr. Eric Nicolai helps us to prepare to live Good Friday in this meditation on the Cross, preached at Ernescliff College, on April 10, 2022.

Music: "Ave Verum Corpus" by William Byrd (c.1539/40--1623) Public Domain.

Thumbnail: Follower of Jan Mostaert, 1520 (National Gallery London).

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