THROUGH PASSION
Stations of the Cross
THROUGH PASSION A Visual Gospel
Paintings & Words for Lent by Iain McKillop
To be shown in ST EDMUNDSBURY CATHEDRAL
(Bury St. Edmunds) throughout LENT 2024
Formerly shown - Lichfield Cathedral 2017. Leicester Cathedral 2018, St. James, New Malden 2019, Guildford Cathedral 2023
Iain has been rethinking the tradition of Stations of the Cross and exploring the history and theology of Walking the Way of the Cross. (See below) This exhibition of 27 new paintings in grisaile invites us to travel in thought with Jesus on his journey to death & resurrection. It is not intended to be primarily a sad journey. Although Jesus’ death was tragic he knew that through his self-sacrifice he could achieve forgiveness, healing, cleansing, freedom, renewal and peace for humanity by reuniting us with God.
Following the Way of the Cross in imagination & devotion isn’t meant to focus macabrely on Jesus’ suffering. The painting style attempts to lessen the sense of agony, to focus on positive aspects of what Christ achieved. If we are able to respond with empathy and grateful prayer, this may help us recognise the breadth of God’s love for us. Jesus’ self-giving showed how important we are to God. He was willing to suffer injustice, degradation, pain then even death, to win for the world a fuller life where we can fulfil our godly potential and bring freedom to others.
The Full text of my recent study of the Stations Tradition can be read below:
Paintings & Words for Lent by Iain McKillop
To be shown in ST EDMUNDSBURY CATHEDRAL
(Bury St. Edmunds) throughout LENT 2024
Formerly shown - Lichfield Cathedral 2017. Leicester Cathedral 2018, St. James, New Malden 2019, Guildford Cathedral 2023
Iain has been rethinking the tradition of Stations of the Cross and exploring the history and theology of Walking the Way of the Cross. (See below) This exhibition of 27 new paintings in grisaile invites us to travel in thought with Jesus on his journey to death & resurrection. It is not intended to be primarily a sad journey. Although Jesus’ death was tragic he knew that through his self-sacrifice he could achieve forgiveness, healing, cleansing, freedom, renewal and peace for humanity by reuniting us with God.
Following the Way of the Cross in imagination & devotion isn’t meant to focus macabrely on Jesus’ suffering. The painting style attempts to lessen the sense of agony, to focus on positive aspects of what Christ achieved. If we are able to respond with empathy and grateful prayer, this may help us recognise the breadth of God’s love for us. Jesus’ self-giving showed how important we are to God. He was willing to suffer injustice, degradation, pain then even death, to win for the world a fuller life where we can fulfil our godly potential and bring freedom to others.
The Full text of my recent study of the Stations Tradition can be read below: