This year for Lent, I invite you to join me in meditating on the Passion Narrative of Christ. Where do you find yourself in the story? What impact does the cross have on your everyday life?
Take some time to read slowly through the passages listed for each week. What is the Spirit speaking to your heart? What “wonderings” arise within you? How is God calling you to respond?
I offer my own simple reflections (100 words or less), just to get us started…
OUR WILL
Are you God’s Son?
That’s what you say.
Are you the King of the Jews?
That’s what you say.
Herod questions Jesus…
Silence.
Once before Herod.
Twice before Pilate.
Three times before his accusers.
Jesus offers no defense.
Herod wants a performance.
Pilate wants a clear answer.
His accusers want a revolutionary.
Jesus disappoints.
When our Savior remains silent…
we put on a spectacle.
When our Savior lets the truth speak for itself…
we demand to be heard.
When our Savior leads us to the cross…
we cry, “Give us Barabbas!”
And Jesus hands himself over to our will.
I compiled this playlist for Lent last year and the songs are still just as powerful and relevant today. Enjoy…