Between two criminals, a mocking
title above his head, with only Mary and John and Mary Magdalene to support
him, Jesus surrenders his last breath: "Into your hands I commend my spirit."
I stand there, at the foot of
the cross, side by side with all of humanity, and behold our salvation. I
carefully watch and listen to all that is said. And then, I experience the
one who gives life pass from life to death, for me. I console Mary and John
and Mary. And let them console me. This is the hour to express the deepest
feelings within me.
