Monthly Archives: March 2014

Fourth Word – My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46)

Posted on March 28, 2014 by John Paul Wohlscheid

To ensure that He suffered every torment that normal man is prone to, Christ allowed Himself to experience despair. Up to this point, Jesus had suffered mainly physically. These torments had left His body racked with pain and agony. But … Continue reading →

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Thrid Word – Woman, behold thy son…Behold thy mother. (John 19:26-7)

Posted on March 24, 2014 by John Paul Wohlscheid

Sinful man, behold the sorrowful face of Our Blessed Mother. She, who through her acceptance of God’s will brought the Son of God into the world, now sees Him stretched between heaven and earth suffering unbearable torments for your sake. … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Sample and the Latin Mass

Posted on March 24, 2014 by John Paul Wohlscheid

One of the youngest supporters of the Latin Mass in the church hierarchy is Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon. Back when he was bishop of Marquette, Michigan, Archbishop Sample went out of his way to learn how to say … Continue reading →

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Second Word – Amen I say to thee: This day thou shalt be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43)

Posted on March 20, 2014 by John Paul Wohlscheid

As Our Blessed Lord hung dying on the Sacred Cross, His ears are filled with words of abuse hurled at Him by ungrateful sinners. In the midst of this vulgarity and injury, one voice alone speaks out in His defense. … Continue reading →

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Venerable Fulton J. Sheen (May 8, 1895 – December 9, 1979)

Posted on March 16, 2014 by John Paul Wohlscheid

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen was born on May 8, 1895 in El Paso, Illinois to Newton and Delia Sheen. He was baptized Peter John Sheen, but later became known by his mother’s maiden name: Fulton. He was the oldest of … Continue reading →

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First Word – Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34)

Posted on March 9, 2014 by John Paul Wohlscheid

(Note: This is the first of seven meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ. ) With this one phrase Jesus begs His Heavenly Father to have mercy on us. Why? Because of our ignorance. We are ignorant of God’s … Continue reading →

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