The Flagrum/Flagellation of Jesus (HolyWeek2024)✍️
The premiere of the 2004 movie "The Passion of the Christ" shows the suffering that Jesus endured at the hands of people. The film has a lot of controversy because it portrays Jesus' suffering as horrific violence. Most people believe that the injuries Jesus received in the film were excessive (using redundant words to express their disapproval of the film because they find it unbearable to see Jesus covered in blood), which is why they say that the movie is "OA." In observance of Lent, I'd like to share some information about the truths or details of the sufferings that I learned during my True-Life Retreat in October 2017. I hope it gives you a glimpse of Jesus' agony on the cross. The instrument used to scourge Jesus is called "Flagellum or Flagrum" in Latin. It is a unique whip that is divided into three leather straps, and each is linked to a thong of sharp metal (lead) with a hook. According to the Shroud of Turin, the tip of the whip ...