I was going to say that during the Sacred Triduum, I would only write a blog post if there were earth-shattering news. Of course, the triduum celebrates the last bit of genuinely earth-shattering news. So, let’s all move away from our computers (except to check in with Whispers now and then) for these holy days and focus on the Mystery of our redemption. A happy and holy Triduum to you all.
Happy Triduum from DC
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I have a Good Friday meditation in my book, Musings from the Christian Left, which many of you will enjoy (and likely others will denounce). The title is The Death of Jesus and its Meaning for Us. Click on the web site or copy the link below into your browser: http://www.geocities.com/xianleft_michael/deathofJesus.html
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