JESUS CARES FOR HIS MOTHER
JOHN 19:25-27
But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.
QUESTIONS
What do you see? What stands out to you and why?
The artist says this image depicts many dualities. What do contrasts do you see?
What do you think Jesus is feeling in this piece? How might his pain transcend the physical?
PRAY
O Lord, make me whole so that I may love with the compassion you have for me. Give me the courage to stand beside those who are hurting and share their pain. You know everything about me, my weakness, my faults, and my sin. Redeem me and make me new. Through your strength and by your grace, make me a conduit of your love, not just to the lovable, but to any who need to be cared for and loved.