Secret of the Ossuaries

A true story: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/nails-linked-to-crucifixion-of-jesus-christ-found-with-ancient-bone-embedded-inside/ar-BB1ahJqU?ocid=msedgntp

Fragments of old bone and wood

embedded in the iron oxide rust

of nails, found in ancient limestone boxes

used to store the remains of the dead.

Nails that once pinned the Son of God

to the cross, to crucify him

for breaking Roman laws.

Kept by a remorseful Caiaphas,

the Jewish priest who sent Jesus to his death,

and interred at last with him in his own burial cave.

 

22/10/20

Author's Note

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

Not far from my home is a church that houses the largest collection of relics outside of the vatican (over 5000) people come to visit it from all over the world.... https://pghshrines.org/
I have always found this tradition rather morbid and exciting given my penchant for the macabre:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A penchant for the macabre indeed Robert. It shines through lol! A fascinating tale of historical CSI perhaps. Will check out those shrines, many thank yous.

[Amber Stone]

feels like reviving history of a dark and mad Calvary striking us all, but am sure He will get reborn. Will the writer reborn too? I hope he will. We all hope. Sincerely, Amber.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I find the story fascinating though I have left behind, long ago, any Catholic faith I once had. Many thanks Amber.