Volume 10 · Chapter 612 · Pp. 172-194

The night of Good Friday. The lamentation of the Blessed Virgin. Nike’s linen cloth and the preparation of the ointments for the embalming.

Chapter 612 of Volume 10 portrays the profound grief and lamentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the night of Good Friday, highlighting her maternal sorrow and spiritual anguish at the death of Jesus. It depicts her emotional struggle as she seeks access to Jesus' body, emphasizing her role as mother and her intimate relationship with John and the other disciples. The chapter also touches upon the preparation of Jesus' body for burial, including the mention of Nike’s linen cloth and the ointments used for embalming. This narrative offers a contemplative insight into the human and divine dimensions of Mary's suffering and the care given to Jesus' body after the crucifixion.

Themes: Maternal Sorrow, Good Friday, Lamentation of Mary, Burial Preparation, Faith and Obedience, Spiritual Grief