18/04/2025
The Passion of Jesus Christ stands as the most profound act of love in human history—a journey of sorrow, sacrifice, and victory that changed the course of eternity.
It began in the quiet shadows of the Garden of Gethsemane. There, beneath ancient olive trees, Jesus, the Son of God, knelt in deep anguish. He knew what was to come—the betrayal, the pain, the weight of humanity’s sin. His sweat became like drops of blood, yet in that moment of divine surrender, He prayed: “Not My will, but Yours be done.”
Moments later, He was betrayed with a kiss—handed over by one of His own, Judas Iscariot. Arrested and dragged through the night, Jesus faced false accusations, mocking crowds, and unjust trials. Though innocent, He was condemned.
They scourged Him, tearing His flesh with whips. They clothed Him in a purple robe, pressed a crown of thorns into His brow, and spat in His face. Still, He remained silent—His love unwavering.
Forced to carry His own cross through the narrow streets of Jerusalem, Jesus stumbled beneath its weight. On the hill of Golgotha, He was nailed to the wood—hands and feet pierced, lifted high between two criminals. Above Him, a sign read: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.”
Even in His agony, Jesus spoke words of mercy: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” To a thief beside Him, He promised paradise. As darkness fell and the earth trembled, He cried out, “It is finished,” and surrendered His spirit.
But the Passion does not end in death. It is the doorway to resurrection. Through His suffering, Jesus broke the chains of sin. Through His death, He conquered death. Through His love, He opened the way to life.
The Passion of Christ is not merely a historical event—it is a divine invitation. An invitation to know the depths of God’s love, to turn from darkness
