[Catholic Caucus] The Sacred Page: Living the Life of Mercy: Readings for Divine Mercy Sunday

By Dr. John BergsmaBehind the readings for this Sunday lies a Gospel text which is never read, but whose influence is felt and whose concepts and images serves as a link between the texts that are read. That passage is John 19:34:John 19:34-35 “But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness — his testimony is true, and he knows that he tells the truth — that you also may believe.” The blood and water flowing from the side of Christ is...