You have to draw close to hear the words, for a crucified man struggles to speak, his lungs crushed under the pressure of his ...

Today is Good Friday, the most somber day on the Christian calendar. It marks the afternoon when Jesus of Nazareth was tortured to death by the Romans ...

And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Jesus foretold his death and resurrection to prepare his followers — and us — for the hope of eternal life through God’s love ...

The Cross of Christ symbolizes forgiveness, exemplified by Jesus's pardon of those who crucified him. This act mirrors his teachings on extending forgiveness to others. Figures like Gandhi, Mandela, ...

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you ...

[Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do."] Reader: Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us." ...

"Father, into Your hands, I commend my spirit" is last in a series of phrases called Jesus' Seven Last Words or the Siete Palabras.

Jesus forgave those who crucified him, Jesus said, 'Forgive them, Father! They don't know what they are doing.' (Luke 23:34). This act of forgiveness shows that any act can be forgiven.

This was not a prayer for Himself, but for others. And this prayer was not asking for blessings for His friends, those who loved Him, walked with Him and cared for Him, but for others. This prayer was ...