Letters From Home Saturday of the Third Week of Lent - Mr. Clement Harrold
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Mar 14, 2026 A scripture reflection weaving Hosea and Luke into Lenten themes. Discussion of prophetic resurrection imagery and wounds as a path to spiritual growth. Artistic and mystical readings, from Caravaggio to Carmelite writers. Contrasts between closed righteousness and humble repentance. A call to trust painful transformation and rest in the Father’s love.
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Hosea's Third Day Resurrection Promise
- Hosea foretells resurrection imagery used in Lent, promising revival after two days and rising on the third day.
- Clement Harrold links this Old Testament line directly to Christian hope in Christ's resurrection during Lent.
Wounds Of Love Prepare Soil For New Growth
- God wounds the soul as a loving purging process so new spiritual growth can take root.
- Harrold uses agricultural and plow imagery (broken soil, upturned roots) and quotes St. Gregory of Nyssa to show why painful purification is necessary.
Caravaggio Shows Christ Guiding Into Wounds
- Harrold reflects on Caravaggio's Incredulity of Thomas painting where Christ guides Thomas' hand into his wounds.
- He says the image is startling because it invites us into Christ's wounds as part of healing and trust.