The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus ChristEmmerich, Anna Katharina
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The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Emmerich, Anna Katharina
Jesus Christ -- Passion -- Devotional literature
He walked on the summit of the wall until he reached the
neighbourhood of the Cenaculum, which was near to the south wall of
Sion, and then climbed down and knocked at the door of that edifice, as
the doors were fastened. The disciples assembled there had been much
grieved when they first missed Joseph, who they thought had been thrown
into a sink, a report to that effect having become current. Great,
therefore, was their joy when they opened the door and found that it
was he himself; indeed, they were almost as much delighted as when
Peter was miraculously delivered from prison some years after. When
Joseph had related what had taken place, they were filled with
astonishment and delight; and after thanking God fervently gave him
some refreshment, which he greatly needed. He left Jerusalem that same
night, and fled to Arimathea, his native place, where he remained until
he thought he could return safely to Jerusalem.
I likewise saw Caiphas towards the close of the Sabbath-day, at the
house of Nicodemus. He was conversing with him and asking many
questions with pretended kindness. Nicodemus answered firmly, and
continued to affirm the innocence of Jesus. They did not remain long
together.
CHAPTER LXII.
The Night of Resurrection.
I soon after beheld the tomb of our Lord. All was calm and silent
around it. There were six soldiers on guard, who were either seated or
standing before the door, and Cassius was among them. His appearance
was that of a person immersed in meditation and in the expectation of
some great event. The sacred body of our Blessed Redeemer was wrapped
in the winding-sheet, and surrounded with light, while two angels sat
in an attitude of adoration, the one at the head, and the other at the
feet. I had seen them in the same posture ever since he was first put
into the tomb. These angels were clothed as priests. Their position,
and the manner in which they crossed their arms over their breasts,
reminded me of the cherubim who surrounded the Ark of the covenant,
only they were without wings; at least I did not see any. The whole of
the sepulchre reminded me of the Ark of the Covenant at different
periods of its history. It is possible that Cassius was sensible of the
presence of the angels, and of the bright light which filled the
sepulchre, for his attitude was like that of a person in deep
contemplation before the Blessed Sacrament.
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