One of the earliest accomplishments of a child that brings plaudits from Mom and Dad is the ability to recite one’s address and telephone number. Should the child become lost, there is at least a small measure of comfort in the prospect that the child just might spew forth what has been committed to memory. This address is a geographical one. Later on, another address becomes evident, an address that reveals the location of one’s presence spiritually. Often we assign people such spiritual locations and do not even think of them as addresses, but really they are. Ernie, we say, is a cynic, thereby divulging his spiritual coordinates. Sally, we say, is an inveterate optimist, thus revealing her spiritual address.

The events of Holy Week, culminating in Easter, also provide us with a series …