This is truly a painful sight, watching the the suffering and crucifixtion of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. So brutal and unforgiving were the Romans who inflicted such torturous pain and anguish upon him, he who died for all of us. If only we could all strive to be as pure and devoted as he was. But his sacrifice was necessary, not only for all our sins, but to show us that they're better things to strive for in this world.
Behold the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Although the Romans and the Pharisees had brutally mistreated him, he remained strong in his good will, hauling the cross for the forgiveness of sin. You ask gentle reader, "why didn’t Jesus Christ escape a most violent death, as the Son of God?" After all, he was a great prophet—greater than I. His suffering was a mystery, however. His good deeds for humanity were equated to crimes, and in this irony, we recognize the imperfections of man’s reason. As viewers of his suffering, we can only become more ethically empowered to do right no matter the social consequences. Although Jesus dies on the cross, he is resurrected on the third day. Three women witnessed a boulder no longer blocking his tomb, and they saw burial shrouds remain inside. These women believed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and they told the disciples the good news. All but one disciple did not believe them until the disciples saw Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. Rest assured good reader; he will come again for us to see his resolve to bring peace in our day.
As much as the pageantry annoys me, I still can find something stirring about the passion of our Lord. I would say, that were I not a knight, I would be compelled to take up the life of a monk or a hermit. The chances for combat, and slaying tens of foes at one go are limited, I grant you, but the solitude and reflection upon the nature of the crucifixion and its relation to Arthur's own death. Indeed, after a life of pursuing the foes of both Lord and Liege, a nice respite at hermitage would be greatly welcome, provided some old friends come and visit occasionally so that we can talk about days gone by.
Chretien himself would be pleased to witness this version of the end of this tale. Here we have Sir Perceval allegorically linked to the death and crucifixtion of Christ. Sir Perceval is innocent and pure. It is because of this that he is put on the cross. He was meant to experience all of the pain that our savior felt. Similar to Christ, Sir Perceval will be reborn and will become a holy knight. Only through that pain is Sir Perceval able to attain this holy status. Through this scene we can all clearly see why Sir Perceval was chosen to accompany me in the search for the Holy Grail, a search that only a pure and benevolent knight ( like Sir Perceval) would have the privilage to partake in.
Seeing the crucifixtion of my sweet lord leaves me feeling shamed and convicted of my own sins. Everytime I reach for Lancelot in lust I am committing a cardinal sin. I have sullied my marriage vows and marriage bed.
My beloved Arthur, could you ever find it in your heart to forgive me? I could never expect you to. Even if you did someday, I have no honor left. I will spend the rest of my days in a convent as a nun dedicating my life to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That is the only true way to attempt to make up for what I've done. Have mercy on me a sinner!
Well now, this was not quite the ending I expected...then again, I thought that I had rented Caddyshack!! Down with NetFlidd!!! But I digress, the death of Jesus Christ is always one of great passion and emotion for myself and for many others, as noted by the prior remarks made by those brave and bold lords and ladies before me.
We shall not allow this death to go in vain. I, along with my court of warriors and lords, will ensure that our savior will forever be in our hearts. At great feasts, on the battle field and as we sleep, we shall forever praise his name, for his sacrifice was a grand one! He gaveth the ultimate gift of life so that we should all live in salvation. We too shall sacrifice our lives to uphold his image and spread his word!
And uhmmmmm Guinevere...what's this you sayeth about Lancelot? Do we need to haveth a talk...eth?
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This is truly a painful sight, watching the the suffering and crucifixtion of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. So brutal and unforgiving were the Romans who inflicted such torturous pain and anguish upon him, he who died for all of us. If only we could all strive to be as pure and devoted as he was. But his sacrifice was necessary, not only for all our sins, but to show us that they're better things to strive for in this world.
Behold the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Although the Romans and the Pharisees had brutally mistreated him, he remained strong in his good will, hauling the cross for the forgiveness of sin. You ask gentle reader, "why didn’t Jesus Christ escape a most violent death, as the Son of God?" After all, he was a great prophet—greater than I. His suffering was a mystery, however. His good deeds for humanity were equated to crimes, and in this irony, we recognize the imperfections of man’s reason. As viewers of his suffering, we can only become more ethically empowered to do right no matter the social consequences. Although Jesus dies on the cross, he is resurrected on the third day. Three women witnessed a boulder no longer blocking his tomb, and they saw burial shrouds remain inside. These women believed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and they told the disciples the good news. All but one disciple did not believe them until the disciples saw Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. Rest assured good reader; he will come again for us to see his resolve to bring peace in our day.
As much as the pageantry annoys me, I still can find something stirring about the passion of our Lord. I would say, that were I not a knight, I would be compelled to take up the life of a monk or a hermit. The chances for combat, and slaying tens of foes at one go are limited, I grant you, but the solitude and reflection upon the nature of the crucifixion and its relation to Arthur's own death. Indeed, after a life of pursuing the foes of both Lord and Liege, a nice respite at hermitage would be greatly welcome, provided some old friends come and visit occasionally so that we can talk about days gone by.
Chretien himself would be pleased to witness this version of the end of this tale. Here we have Sir Perceval allegorically linked to the death and crucifixtion of Christ. Sir Perceval is innocent and pure. It is because of this that he is put on the cross. He was meant to experience all of the pain that our savior felt. Similar to Christ, Sir Perceval will be reborn and will become a holy knight. Only through that pain is Sir Perceval able to attain this holy status. Through this scene we can all clearly see why Sir Perceval was chosen to accompany me in the search for the Holy Grail, a search that only a pure and benevolent knight ( like Sir Perceval) would have the privilage to partake in.
Seeing the crucifixtion of my sweet lord leaves me feeling shamed and convicted of my own sins. Everytime I reach for Lancelot in lust I am committing a cardinal sin. I have sullied my marriage vows and marriage bed.
My beloved Arthur, could you ever find it in your heart to forgive me? I could never expect you to. Even if you did someday, I have no honor left. I will spend the rest of my days in a convent as a nun dedicating my life to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That is the only true way to attempt to make up for what I've done. Have mercy on me a sinner!
Well now, this was not quite the ending I expected...then again, I thought that I had rented Caddyshack!! Down with NetFlidd!!! But I digress, the death of Jesus Christ is always one of great passion and emotion for myself and for many others, as noted by the prior remarks made by those brave and bold lords and ladies before me.
We shall not allow this death to go in vain. I, along with my court of warriors and lords, will ensure that our savior will forever be in our hearts. At great feasts, on the battle field and as we sleep, we shall forever praise his name, for his sacrifice was a grand one! He gaveth the ultimate gift of life so that we should all live in salvation. We too shall sacrifice our lives to uphold his image and spread his word!
And uhmmmmm Guinevere...what's this you sayeth about Lancelot? Do we need to haveth a talk...eth?
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