"Behold thy mother" (John 19:27) - May 15, 2023
Spiritual Thought The scriptures record five phrases spoken by the Savior as he endured the agony of his crucifixion. These statements were uttered by the Master from the cross itself as he completed his mortal mission. Perhaps there is no better sermon on forgiveness than the simple sentence spoken by the Redeemer on Calvary: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Our hearts are comforted, even as we shed a tear of sorrow, to know we are not the first to feel abandoned as we ponder on the pitiful cry "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?". However, there is one phrase which I fear is too often forgotten or overlooked. Shortly before offering up His spirit the Savior looked at the small group of disciples gathered at the foot of the cross. As he looked into their faces and saw the agony they were experiencing as they beheld such a grisly scene there was one face which I am confident drew his attention in a special way: Hi...
