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The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Bill Dauphinais
Stories, by Sarah Petersen
Artist: G. W. Dauphinais Medium: Oil on canvas Station: “Simon Abets Jesus” (or Simon of Cyrene carries the cross for Jesus) ARTIST’S STATEMENT After signing up to help create a piece of art for our Lenten observation of the Stations of the Cross, I first read what I could find about the station I chose: … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Bill Dauphinais
SERMON: The Great Mystery of Suffering
Sermons, by The Rev. Robert Berra
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Jenn Steege
Stories, by Sarah Petersen
Musical Meditation Title: Mary’s Song Instrument: Native American Flute Musician: Jenn Steege Musician’s Statement This musical offering begins as a lullaby…. and moves into a lament. Mary’s initial soft crooning tones are followed by a musical interpretation of the anguish and questioning of her heart. Her agonized acceptance is reached and then resolved within the … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Jenn Steege
My Story: Tom Dietrich
Stories, by Saint Barnabas
SERMON: The Lavish Extravagance – March 13, 2016
Sermons, by Sarah Petersen
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Harriet Bigham
Stories, by Sarah Petersen
Artist: Harriet Bigham Medium: Oil on canvas Station: Jesus meets his afflicted mother Artist’s Statement I taught at an inner city school in Kansas City, MO and once took my class to see stained glass at Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. One window depicts a black saint (St. Cecelia) and few students have seen … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Harriet Bigham
SERMON: Become Fire…Become Love – March 6, 2016
Sermons, by The Rev. Robert Berra
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Joanne Berg
Stories, by The Rev. Robert Berra
Artist: Joanne Berg Medium: Oil on canvas Station: Jesus takes up his cross ARTIST’S STATEMENT My consistent impressions while considering creating this piece were feelings of abandonment, despair, and overwhelming exhaustion. Jesus has experienced his trial, the pain of being whipped and of the circlet of thorns being thrust on his head. He now takes … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Joanne Berg
The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Ed Wimmer
Stories, by The Rev. Robert Berra
Artist: Edward J. Wimmer Medium: Pen & ink on vellum Station: Jesus is condemned to death ARTIST’S STATEMENT Harsh black and white appearance reflects the starkness of the event. Illustrative art communicates the literal Word in the tradition of religious storytelling. Jesus, stripped to a loincloth, shows scourge marks from beating: brightness from holiness. … Continue reading The Artist’s Way of the Cross: Ed Wimmer