Tag: Flowering Cross

  • Here is the Man – A Good Friday Sermon on John 18:1-19:42

    Here is the Man – A Good Friday Sermon on John 18:1-19:42

    “Here is the man.” (From the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John 18:1-19:42) Pilate has spoken a truth beyond the words we hear and beyond the man we see. Who is this man? Who do you see? To whom is Pilate referring? Yes, it is Jesus of Nazareth. He’s wearing a Read more

  • Flowering of the Cross

    Flowering of the Cross

    One of the great Easter traditions is the flowering of the cross. People bring and place colorful fresh flowers on a drab wooden cross. What’s behind this? Is it just a pretty decoration? Well, it does look beautiful but there are also some beautiful traditions and meanings associated with the flowering of the cross. The Read more