The Suffering That Saves: When Darkness Yields to Light | Good Friday Daily Readings April 18, 2025

Today we stand at history's darkest moment that paradoxically brings humanity's brightest hope. Good Friday confronts us with the jarring reality of a God who suffers—the Creator who bleeds, the Immortal who dies, the Holy One who becomes sin for us.

Through this reflection, you'll discover:
* How Isaiah's Suffering Servant passage reads like eyewitness testimony of the crucifixion
* Why Jesus' final words "It is finished" proclaimed victory, not defeat
* The three profound truths revealed through the mystery of the cross
* How suffering can be transformed into salvation in our own lives

Readings covered: Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1—19:42

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Reading 1
02:21 Psalm Response
05:19 Reading 2
06:07 Gospel
16:40 Reflection

Perfect for deepening your Good Friday experience and finding meaning in suffering through the lens of Christ's passion.

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