IN THE SOUNDS OF OUR SILENCE
Pic.: Azriel D'Souza “The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenements halls and whispered in the sounds of silence.” - Paul Simon D uring Jesus’ trial after his arrest, He was taken to both Jewish religious authorities as well as Roman authorities. He was first taken to Annas, the former High Priest… Next, He was taken to Caiaphas, the current High Priest… then, to Sanhedrin, the assembly of Jewish religious leaders… From there, Jesus was taken to Pilate, the Roman Governor…. who, on learning that Jesus belonged to King Herod’s jurisdiction, sent Him to be trialed before the merciless Herod… Finally, Herod packed Jesus back to Pilate, and, there, the trial ended: Pilate sentenced Jesus to die on the cross! There is one episode in this entire trial of Jesus, which, though shrouded in mystery, fills me with strength during my own trials and tribulations. Before each authority – Annas, Caiaphas, Sanhedrin an...