Tuesday 7 April 2009

The serpent in the desert

Antiphon for the Magnificat, Vespers, Monday of Holy Week:

As Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be raised up, so that all who believe in him may have eternal life.

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All of the Hebrews who looked upon it lived.

crucifixion

All of us who look upon it shall live.

Pax et bonum.