walk of the cross

While I was on retreat, the bells tolled during evening prayer twice at the monastery for two men who were executed by our government. This morning I read in the local paper about a man who was sentenced to death. The reactions of the prosecutor, juror and victim struck me deeply.

I am not condoning the crimes this man committed. I have no intention of belittling the feelings of the woman who narrowly escaped with her life. I sympathize with the inner struggle of the juror who has sentenced another human being to death. But being "extremely pleased" that another human being is going to die? Why does that make me think back to the crowds 2,000 plus years ago shouting "Crucify Him!". Why does it seem to me more like blood lust than a search for justice?

You can read more in my post over at Sollicitudo Rei Socialis.