Good Friday Homily 2025 + Music

The crucifying has continued.  In every sin we commit, every time the innocent suffer, Jesus' crucifixion continues.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  It can stop with us.

Beginning this episode is the Responsorial Psalm for Good Friday, a setting of Psalm 31 by John Michael Talbot titled Father, I Put My Life in Your Hands.  It was cantored by Tony Tjaden.  Following Fr. John's homily is Tree of Life by Marty Haugen.  Both are sung by the combined ensembles of the Emmaus Pastorate, accompanied by Susie Tjaden, conducted by John Uhal, and feature Colleen Moore on flute, Steve Steinfadt on guitar, and Israel de la Rosa on electric bass.  Permission to stream under ONE LICENSE #A-626030.