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Eleventh Station
Jesus is nailed to the Cross


We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you:

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

When they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him; and with him they crucified two criminals, one on the right, the other on the left, and Jesus between them. And the scripture was fulfilled which says, "He was numbered with the transgressors."

V. They pierce my hands and my feet:
R. They stare and gloat over me.
Let us pray.
(Silence)

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.

Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy upon us
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Victor Challenor, Challwood Studio, New York
JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS

Silk applique
17" wide by 24" long
1998
"When they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified Jesus." Luke 23:33

A yellow background evokes the increasing heat of the day. Against it the stark horror of crucifixion is reduced to its basic elements: hands not touching but torturing, one outstretched on the wood of the cross, the other wielding a hammer and pounding a nail.

     
Station  1 | 8 | 11 | 14
(These are Stations selected by the artist from a full set of fourteen.)
 
 

Noyes CapehartJohn MoodyBarbara Desrosiers
Erin McGee Ferrell
 Simon Carr | Victor Challenor
The Church of the Advent, Spartenburg, SC

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