Lenten Mission: Ecce Homo….Behold the Man
Ecce Homo. Two Latin words that translate to Behold the Man. Every Christian should be exposed to these words and understand them. Uttered by Pilate (Gospel of St. John) after the Bloody Scourging and After the Crowning of Thorns; Ecce Homo. Pilate shows Jesus for a second time to the crowds….and says Ecce Homo…Behold the Man. This is Jesus, on the day He is shown to the crowd on the day He is condemned.
Ecce Homo. The statue you see was borrowed and presented at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island during a Lenten Conference.
Ecce Homo. There are stories that Pilate simply wanted to release Jesus, and show mercy. However, that may not be the case. In the audio, this is further elaborated.
Ecce Homo. These words have carried a weight since they were uttered 2000 years ago. It was realized by the early Church; we need to Behold Him…in His passion. We need to Behold Him in His sorrow. We need to Behold Him in His suffering. The more we Behold Him, the more we will know Him, and His goodness.
These words need to be understood and meditated upon by all Christians. When we meditate on the Mysteries, remember this image of Our Lord. Behold Him.
Listen to this excerpt of Conference #2: Lenten Preparation: Getting Ready for Holy Week. We encourage you to also listen to the entire Conference Audio as part of your own Lenten Preparation.
Lenten Mission: Ecce Homo….Behold the Man
