Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus....With Pilate's permission he came and took the body away. (John 19:38) as the crowd dispersed i came to honor Him. perhaps it was too late... but the cost was real for me, as others from the Sanhedrin turned their dark looks upon me. our …
Denise Levertov, “Salvator Mundi: Via Crucis” [Poetry for Lent]
Every week during Lent, I am posting a poem I have found meaningful for entering into Jesus' journey to the Cross. I conclude that series with Denise Levertov's poem "Salvator Mundi: Via Crucis." Denise Levertov was a twentieth century poet, born in England and later residing in the United States. Maybe He looked indeed much …
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Three Figures
Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. (Luke 23:32) three figures floating above the ground one with fire in his mouth rages in desperation against existence one begs for deliverance in a strong moment, pleading with the third for rescue the last One speaks hope and peace amidst such …
The Glory
Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there. (Luke 23:32-33) without fanfare, the King of Glory is pinned with gory force upon the beams of wood. the people watch with voiceless stares. the sneering rulers speak …
Nothing for Him
With loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to grant their demand. (Luke 23:23-24) No law can withstand human demands. No governor forestalls foregone conclusions. We stand amidst the crowd, shouting For the death of our God to satisfy Our anger. With no words for the …
Matthew Erickson 