The trial of Jesus Christ

The trial of Jesus Christ

According to some legal scholars, the trial of Jesus Christ was one of the most fascinating legal cases in history because it was affected not only by the development of Jewish law but also by the interaction of this law with Roman law. Lord Shaw of Dunfermline once described this trial as “the greatest landmark...

Christ Is Being Crucified Around the World

Holy Week is especially vivid this year, because Christ is being crucified in so many ways in the persons of those who are suffering right in front of those who refuse to see.

Commentary: Christ is being crucified around the world as Holy Week highlights plenty of unholy actions.

During Holy Week, which began with Palm Sunday, we remember the last days of Jesus before he was arrested, tortured and killed for challenging the religious and political orthodoxy of his time.

Christ is being crucified around the world

(RNS) — During Holy Week, which began with Palm Sunday (April 13), we remember the last days of Jesus before he was arrested, tortured and killed for challenging the religious and political orthodoxy of his time. Jesus stressed compassion and love over scrupulous observance of religious rules. He refused to join in violence, whether to defend or overthrow the state. He would not kowtow to kings and governors but instead spoke in defense of the p…

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was stripped of His clothes and a scarlet robe, a robe worn by Roman officers of rank, was put on Him. A crown of thorns was put on His head. He was spat upon…

St. Bernard of Clairvaux—To know Jesus and him crucified is my philosophy ... - Catholic Digest

To know Jesus and him crucified is my philosophy, and there is none higher. — St. Bernard of Clairvaux The post St. Bernard of Clairvaux—To know Jesus and him crucified is my philosophy … appeared first on Catholic Digest.