Reminiscing over how we celebrated Good Friday several decades ago Where we wore mourning clothes and went to church with tears in our eyes Kneeling before the crucifix and giving it a kiss Back at home, we did nothing but watched the enactment of the death of the Saviour. We stayed away from red meat (whatever that meant). Today's Good Friday was different The weather was cloudy as it seems to be every year Sounds of slow tuned Christ-centered music was played on the radio While some discussed the president's address promising citizens free electricity in this Covid-19 era No physical church service this year I did enjoy my quiet time though Probably the highlight of my day Initially planned to read about the death of the Saviour to commemorate this day but read Mark 7 instead The first part of the chapter criticizes those who choose traditions, rules and regulations over a personal relationship with God While admonishing us to be more weary of what we bring out as its impact is greater The Pharisees upheld their practice of hand and feet washing And giving ostensibly to the poor The modern Christian may be like the Pharisees Pretending to love while our hearts are distant from God Perhaps that is the reason the earth is now on a reset mode, providing us with a chance to reflect on our deeds and practices. It's been a special good Friday.
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