Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
And Jesus Wept
John 11
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
1. And Jesus Wept Statue
On April 19, 1995 at 9:02 a.m., a bomb exploded just a few hundred feet east of here. In that instant and the ensuing calamity, 168 people were known to be killed. Devastation covered this area. The parish house which stood on this corner was demolished and Saint Joseph Old Cathedral was severely damaged.
In the Sacred Scriptures Jesus is seen as weeping over Jerusalem, soon to be destroyed. He wept for those whose lives would be lost. In the shortest verse of the Bible, Jesus weeps over the death of His friend Lazarus. Here we depict that same Jesus weeping and turning away from the bombing destruction. He stands facing the niches in our granite wall that represent each of the victims of the bombing.
Yes, the watchful eye of God is always on His People. The compassion of Christ is always waiting for His people. These were His people who died in the bombing but now can live in Him Who said, "I am the Resurrection. I am the Life. Whoever believes in Me, even if he die, will live forever." We believe in Jesus and trust that His merciful love has brought our brothers and sisters, victims of this tragedy, to life everlasting.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
Dedicated April
this page online
Most Reverend Eusebius J. Beltran
Archbishop of Oklahoma City
Reverend Louis J. Lamb
Pastor of Saint Joseph Old Cathedral
Erected 1999 by Roman Catholic Diocese of Oklahoma City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1853.
Location. 35° 28.371′ N, 97° 31.079′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It is at the intersection of Harvey Avenue and NW 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Harvey Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City OK 73102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma Frontier Country. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint Joseph Old Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); The Field of Empty Chairs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); Building Occupants (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Joseph's Cathedral (about 300 feet away); South Entry (about 300 feet away); St. Joseph's Church (about 300 feet away); Rescuer Orchard (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
2. And Jesus Wept Title
Also see . . .
1. Saint Joseph Old Cathedral, OKC. Cathedral website homepage (Submitted on October 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on October 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011
3. And Jesus Wept Memorial
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 6, 2023
4. And Jesus Wept Full Marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 6, 2023
5. And Jesus Wept (closeup of main text)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6,005 times since then and 326 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on September 3, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.
