02.04.2021
‘Living with Jesus in Jerusalem’ – Seven Short Reflections for Good Friday 2021
Available online from 12.00 noon
Join us for the traditional three hours of Reflection by the Cross – brought to you on Good Friday 2021 online in seven bite sized pieces.
Below, you will find links to each short reflection on YouTube. They will go live from 12 noon. Alternatively, you can go to the playlist on our YouTube Channel here.
Traditionally on Good Friday a service which focuses on the Passion Narrative takes place in many parish churches. This year we cannot gather as a community so we are offering a series of short reflections online entitled ‘Living with Jesus in Jerusalem’.
You are invited to take time to sit at the foot of the cross and take this opportunity to explore The Passion of Jesus. A new reflection will be available every half hour, from 12 noon to 3pm. These reflections will, of course, be available to watch afterwards at a time that suits you.
The reflections are offered by Archbishop Michael Jackson, Sylvia Armstrong, a Diocesan Reader in Rathcoole; the Revd Neal Phair, Rector of Swords; Susie Keegan, Diocesan Youth Ministry Coordinator; Jane Burns, Ordinand in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute and resident of Athy; the Revd Dr William Olhausen, Rector of Killiney, St Matthias; and concluding again with the Archbishop.
12 Noon
Archbishop Michael Jackson
Matthew 26: 1–13 – The Plot to Kill Jesus and The Anointing at Bethany – Read by the Revd Cathy Hallissey
12.30pm
Sylvia Armstrong
Matthew 26: 31– 46 – Peter’s Denial Foretold and Jesus Prays in Gethsemane – Read by the Revd Sean Hanily
1pm
The Revd Neal Phair
Matthew 26: 47–68 – The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus and Jesus before the High Priest – Read by the Revd Cathy Hallissey
1.30pm
Susie Keegan
Matthew 26: 69–75 and Matthew 27: 1–2 – Peter’s Denial of Jesus and Jesus Brought before Pilate – Read by the Revd Sean Hanily
2pm
Jane Burns
Matthew 27: 3–14 – The Suicide of Judas and Pilate Questions Jesus – Read by the Revd Sean Hanily
2.30pm
The Revd Dr William Olhausen
Matthew 27: 15–31 – Barabbas or Jesus?, Pilate Hands Jesus Over to be Crucified and the Soldiers Mock Jesus – Read by the Revd Cathy Hallissey
3pm
Archbishop Michael Jackson
Matthew 27: 32–54 – The Crucifixion of Jesus and the Death of Jesus – Read by the Revd Cathy Hallissey