According to Orthodox tradition, the stone on which Jesus was buried, in what is now the Sepulchre church, emits a light that bursts into flames initially cool enough to touch before turning scalding hot.

Even the Apostles were skeptical at first.

When Christ entered hell law of sin and death was set aside so that mercy could triumph.

Jim Casy’s dying words echo those of our Lord: “Father, forgive them, Father, they know not what they do.”

On this night, when Jesus has nothing left to give, he gives all. He gives his very self.