Christ's Passion, Our Passions: Reflections on the Seven Last Words from the Cross

by Margaret Bullitt-Jonas United Church of Christ

Overview

Margaret Bullitt-Jonas not only takes us to the foot of the cross of Jesus, she invites us to consider the breadth of Christ's healing, saving love for us, for those we love, and for the whole creation. Each reflection is followed by a series of prayer-provoking questions designed to draw us deeper into the mystery of extravagant generosity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561012114
Publisher:	Cowley Publications
Publication date:	03/25/2003
Pages:	92
Product dimensions:	5.02(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, PhD, is an Episcopal priest, author, and climate activist serving as Missioner for Creation Care in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts and Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Father, forgive them. .. Today you will be with me. Chapter 3 Today you will be with me. .. Chapter 4 Woman, behold your son. .. Chapter 5 My God, my God. .. Chapter 6 I thirst. .. Chapter 7 It is finished. .. Chapter 8 Father, into your hands. . .

Editorial Reviews

For all who seek to live faithfully in response to the love and grace of God in Jesus Christ, and who find that the culture pulls them in opposite directions, these meditations offer immediate and relevant ways for us to discover the breadth of Christ's healing, saving love for us, for those we love, and for the whole creation.

Judith E. Smith

.. . it made me want to return to Holy Week and live it more intentionally.. .. This is an easily approachable book and, while written with a particular Church season in mind, commendable to any who may be experiencing their own Passion Week.

Jo Craddock