Monthly Archives: March 2018

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46 (also Mark 15:34) The ninth hour has come.   After three … Continue reading →

“Jesus said to his mother: ‘Woman, this is your son.’ Then he said to the disciple: ‘This is your mother.’” John 19:26-27 Jesus’ Third Word on the Cross. For many years I have been touched by the feelings Jesus had … Continue reading →

I get carried away, at this time of year, because I want to recognize the appearance of Spring flowers that bless our garden, and us.  Here is a daffodil blossom this morning, the one most advanced.   By evening it may … Continue reading →

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”  But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are … Continue reading →

It was a sad day yesterday, giving our farewell to Rob Petersheim who died in his early 60’s of cancer after lengthy treatment. At the funeral at James Street Mennonite Church, Anna Ruth met her name sake, Anna Ruth Petersheim!  … Continue reading →

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, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left.  Jesus … Continue reading →

Our neighbor’s aconites greet the new year.  We feel the same!