Eclipse of the Sun, Eclipse of Faith, by Robert Lazu Kmita

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By  Robert Lazu Kmita, Remnant Columnist, Romania, The Remnant, April 10, 2024

Without a doubt, in this interpretation lies one of the most profound lessons of the darkness during the crucifixion of the Savior Christ: the “eclipse” of faith. There is no more terrible test, for any of us, than the Cross.

Catastrophes and heavenly signs

Disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and epidemics have been interpreted in ancient and medieval cultures as punishments applied by God or by beings from the unseen world to those who violate the laws of social and moral life. Regarding exceptional astronomical events, such as comets and shooting stars, these were usually included in the category of “celestial signs” with prophetic meanings. Eclipses, especially solar eclipses, were also considered signs with important messages. Visible in extensive areas of different lands, it was natural for such events to arouse interest. Indeed, everything that happens in the celestial and aerial realm has always been viewed with curiosity and fear, fear and curiosity. …

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