We split the preaching of the cross up between the cathedral clergy this year. Each of us took one of the words that Jesus spoke on the cross. Mine was “Mother behold your son, son behold your mother” – the exchange referring to Mary and beloved John.

Here’s what I said:

Every year I encounter these words in the liturgy at this time and every year the same thought strikes me. This Christ. This Jesus. He is not like me. [Read more…]