On Great and Holy Friday


Today He Who hung the earth upon the waters is hung on the tree. The King of the angels is decked with a crown of thorns. He Who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery. He Who freed Adam in the Jordan is slapped on the face. The Bridegroom of the Church is affixed to the Cross with nails. The Son of the Virgin is pierced by a spear.
We worship Your Passion, O Christ.
We worship Your Passion, O Christ.
We worship Your Passion, O Christ.
Show us also Your glorious Resurrection.

Take up your cross


We’re all familiar with Jesus’ call, “Take up your cross and follow me.” But we would do well to remember that those are parts two and three of a three-part teaching. My sermon at St Nicholas Cathedral on the Sunday of the Cross, March 19, 2023.