James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Descent from the Cross (La descent de croix), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 13 1/4 x 9 9/16 in. (33.7 x 24.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.320 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 00.159.320_PS2.jpg)

And now evening had come,
(and since it was the Day of Preparation,
which is the day before the Sabbath)
having arrived, 
Joseph of Aramathea 
a respected council member,
who himself was also waiting for the Kingdom of God,
having summoned his courage,
went into to Pilate
and asked for the body of Jesus.

But Pilate was amazed that he had died already, 
and having called the centurion to him
asked him if he had already died
and having found out from the centurion, 
he released the body to Joseph. 

And having bought a linen cloth,
and having taken him down,
he wrapped him in the linen cloth,
and placed him in a tomb,
which had been cut from the rock
and rolled a stone across the entrance of the tomb. 

Mary the Magdalen and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was placed. 

Lord God,
your feed us with the living bread from heaven.
You renew our faith
increase our hope
and strengthen our love.
Teach us to hunger for Christ
who is the true and living bread
and live by every word that comes from your mouth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.