The Fourth Word from the Cross can be perplexing. Jesus is not forsaken by the Father. And Jesus does not think that he has ...

“And about three o’clock, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’” Did God the Father abandon Jesus on the cross?

Below is the text from Pope Francis’ homily on Palm Sunday, delivered April 2, 2023, in St. Peter’s Square. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt 27:46). This is the cry that today’s liturgy ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. It is always best to go first for our answers to Jesus himself. He cried out on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you ...