Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea and he was waiting for the kingdom of God. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus' body. Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid. It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.-Luke 23:50-56
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
-Hebrews 4:14-16
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You might expect me to comment on the candles on the Altar during Good Friday, growing up High Church Anglo-Cath. What often Evangelicals and Charismatic sides don't fully understand is the symbolism really stirs the heart more than just tradition (tradition is it was dark that's why the candles, but the symbolism of the two sets (1 for One God, 3 Triune God, 5 for the wounds of Christ, 7 perfect order, 12 the Twelve Tribes or Apostles) for the two natures of Christ).
I can live with it in this photo. Although the congregation would have the best view while seated (presuming photographer was standing), then the crown of thorns would be fully illumed by to beauty of the windows behind and looking through the crown of thorns one would see the greenery of new life after the winter.
This year that seems to take on a special meaning this Easter.
Kevin
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