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In the Book of Revelation, St. John writes,

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of Heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (Revelation 21:1-2)

by Jay Fadden

As some of you know, I am a walker. I will put on my headphones, turn on the music, and take off for destinations unknown. There are times I might walk for 5 to 6 hours in a day. It is during those times that I like to reflect and think. I have come to depend upon my walks to help me unwind and think introspectively.

The final day in the Octave of Easter is known in the Church as the Second Sunday of Easter, or Sunday of Divine Mercy. This has not always been the case—the observance of this day as Divine Mercy Sunday was not proclaimed until 2000. The proclamation at that time was a rare and special event for the Church.

by Jay Fadden

The seventh word is from Luke 23:46: Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.

Again, Jesus is talking directly to His Father. His use of the word “Father” is reminiscent of my reflection on the first word, so if you forgot what I said, just reread the first word.

The sixth word is from John 19:30: It is finished.

The fifth word is from John 19:28: I thirst.

The fourth word is from Matthew 27:46 & Mark 15:34: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

The third word is from John 19:26–27: Woman, behold your son. Son, behold your mother.

This is all about Mary to me. I find Mary so powerful and impactful in such a quiet and elegant way. At the Feast of Cana, she tells Jesus to perform His first miracle. She exhibits a strength and finesse that are commendable.

The second word is from Luke 23:43: Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.