Good Friday

Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Catholics are joined by almost all other Christians in solemn commemoration on this day.  According to tradition, Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot on the night of the Last Supper.  The morning following His arrest, Jesus is taken before the Jewish authorities who condemn Him, sent to Pontius Pilate who found no reason to condemn Him.  Pilate tried to release Jesus, but the Jewish leaders would not accept this.  He then appealed to King Herod who also found no guilt in Jesus.  Pilate declared Jesus innocent and washed His hands to show that he wanted nothing to do with Jesus.  The crowds were enraged and to prevent a riot, Pilate reluctantly agreed to execute Jesus.  On this day of darkness, death and denial let us pray for the grace to overcome the darkness in our lives.

Pat Schifini, OSU