Under the Cross stand Mary ... the Lord continues to be our Lord and Saviour. The Church of Jesus Christ, his new family, begins to take shape. Lord, you descended into the darkness of death.

asked Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and removed the body.” John 19:38 We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your Holy Cross you ...