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A rectangular  graphic with a picture of the full Bench of Bishops. Across the bottom is a light blue banner with the following text on: “Press Release | Datganiad Newyddion. 'Easter Message: Archbishop of Wales' 'Neges y Pasg: Archesgob Cymru'." The Church in Wales celtic cross logo is in the bottom left corner.

A rectangular graphic with a picture of the full Bench of Bishops. Across the bottom is a light blue banner with the following text on: “Press Release | Datganiad Newyddion. 'Easter Message: Archbishop of Wales' 'Neges y Pasg: Archesgob Cymru'." The Church in Wales celtic cross logo is in the bottom left corner.

In case you missed it, Here’s a story from our news pages: 'Bishops' Easter messages'. Rhag ofn i chi ei golli, dyma stori o’n tudalennau newyddion: 'Negeseuon Pasg yr Esgobion'. www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-...
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What an amazing Holy Week at St George’s Church in Stockport #chesterdiocese #HolyWeek2025 #Easter2025

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Praise God. Jesus is Risen!

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the foundation of our Christian faith.

Easter is the fulfilment of our faith in Jesus’ resurrection and the promise of salvation.

This Sunday, we rejoice Jesus’ victory over death.

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A rectangular  graphic with a picture of the Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John. Across the bottom is a light blue banner with the following text on: “Press Release | Datganiad Newyddion. 'Bishops' Easter messages'
'Negeseuon Pasg yr Esgobion' The Church in Wales celtic cross logo is in the bottom left corner.

A rectangular graphic with a picture of the Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John. Across the bottom is a light blue banner with the following text on: “Press Release | Datganiad Newyddion. 'Bishops' Easter messages' 'Negeseuon Pasg yr Esgobion' The Church in Wales celtic cross logo is in the bottom left corner.

Here’s a story from our news pages: 'Bishops' Easter messages'. Dyma stori o’n tudalennau newyddion: 'Negeseuon Pasg yr Esgobion'. www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-...

#ChurchInWales #News #PressRelease #EglwysYngNghymru #Easter #Easter2025 #Lent #Lent2025 #HolyWeek #HolyWeek2025

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I will be forever changed by the experience of this visit in ways I can't articulate fully yet. 4/4
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Lord of all life and power, 
who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: 
grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; 
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, 
glory and might, now and in all eternity.

Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, now and in all eternity.

Arglwydd pob bywyd a nerth, 
gorchfygaist hen drefn pechod a marwolaeth drwy atgyfodiad nerthol dy Fab er mwyn gwneud pob peth yn newydd ynddo ef: 
caniatâ i ni, sy’n farw i bechod, ac yn fyw i ti yn Iesu Grist, deyrnasu gydag ef mewn gogoniant; 
bydded iddo gyda thi a’r Ysbryd Glân glod a moliant, 
gogoniant a gallu, yn awr ac yn dragwyddol.

Arglwydd pob bywyd a nerth, gorchfygaist hen drefn pechod a marwolaeth drwy atgyfodiad nerthol dy Fab er mwyn gwneud pob peth yn newydd ynddo ef: caniatâ i ni, sy’n farw i bechod, ac yn fyw i ti yn Iesu Grist, deyrnasu gydag ef mewn gogoniant; bydded iddo gyda thi a’r Ysbryd Glân glod a moliant, gogoniant a gallu, yn awr ac yn dragwyddol.

Let us Pray. Gweddiwn.

#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru #Easter #Easter2025 #Lent #Lent2025 #HolyWeek #HolyWeek2025

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A rectangular graphic of a wooden cross on a hill in the sunrise. The full Church in Wales celtic cross banner is at the top. In the middle is large white text which reads “Pasg Hapus Happy Easter”. Underneath in bold white is text that reads “Christ is risen; he is risen indeed! Crist wedi atgyfodi; y mae wedi cyfodi yn wir!”

A rectangular graphic of a wooden cross on a hill in the sunrise. The full Church in Wales celtic cross banner is at the top. In the middle is large white text which reads “Pasg Hapus Happy Easter”. Underneath in bold white is text that reads “Christ is risen; he is risen indeed! Crist wedi atgyfodi; y mae wedi cyfodi yn wir!”

Happy Easter from the Church in Wales! Christ is risen; he is risen indeed!

Pasg Hapus oddi wrth yr Eglwys yng Nghymru! Crist wedi atgyfodi; y mae wedi cyfodi yn wir!

#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru #Easter #Easter2025 #Lent #Lent2025 #HolyWeek #HolyWeek2025 #PasgHapus #Pasg2025

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It captures the joy and hope of the resurrection. Would you like a verse in a different translation or one that's more reflective or celebratory?

It captures the joy and hope of the resurrection. Would you like a verse in a different translation or one that's more reflective or celebratory?

LAST DAY OF HOLY WEEK
EASTER SUNDAY | 4/20/25

Verse: Matthew 28:6 (NIV)
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”

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ON THE LEFT: A stylized Byzantine icon depicts Christ’s descent into Hell. Jesus, robed in white with a golden halo, stands in a radiant mandorla of orange light. Beneath his feet lie shattered gates and broken locks. He grasps the wrists of Adam and Eve, drawing them from the tombs. Adam is bearded and kneels in reverence; Eve reaches out with open hands.
ON THE RIGHT: A quote in white serif font reads:
"Truly he goes to seek out our first parent like a lost sheep; he wishes to visit those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. He goes to free the prisoner Adam and his fellow-prisoner Eve from their pains, he who is God, and Adam’s son."
— Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday, Office of Readings, Liturgy of the Hours.

ON THE LEFT: A stylized Byzantine icon depicts Christ’s descent into Hell. Jesus, robed in white with a golden halo, stands in a radiant mandorla of orange light. Beneath his feet lie shattered gates and broken locks. He grasps the wrists of Adam and Eve, drawing them from the tombs. Adam is bearded and kneels in reverence; Eve reaches out with open hands. ON THE RIGHT: A quote in white serif font reads: "Truly he goes to seek out our first parent like a lost sheep; he wishes to visit those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. He goes to free the prisoner Adam and his fellow-prisoner Eve from their pains, he who is God, and Adam’s son." — Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday, Office of Readings, Liturgy of the Hours.

May the blessings of Easter be with you, your family and loved ones.

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #HolySaturday2025 #Easter2025 #Jubilee2025 #JubileeYear2025

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May the spirit of resurrection and new life inspire you to embrace the beauty and wonder of the world around you.

Courtesy: Martin Onyisi
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La Virgen de Soledad de la Recolección en su procesión de luto. Sábado de Gloria 2025 #HolyWeek2025 #HolyWeek #semanasanta #guatemala

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To the left of the image, the text reads: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image is a moving folk-style painting. Jesus, a Black man crowned with thorns, hangs lifeless on the Cross, his arms outstretched and head bowed. His body is pierced and wrapped with rope, clothed in a blue garment with black patterns. Beneath him stand two grieving women—one in a yellow robe with red swirls, the other in a maroon and teal patterned garment—both with sorrowful expressions and clasped hands. The background is a solid red and black horizon against green earth, emphasizing the gravity of his death.
To the right of the image, the text reads: TWELFTH STATION: Jesus dies on the cross
Below that, the prayer reads: “ALL: Jesus, Son of God, when no one else cares, you care. You call us to care as well. Lead us to an ever-deeper conversion that bears fruit in true solidarity with those who suffer from racism.”

To the left of the image, the text reads: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image is a moving folk-style painting. Jesus, a Black man crowned with thorns, hangs lifeless on the Cross, his arms outstretched and head bowed. His body is pierced and wrapped with rope, clothed in a blue garment with black patterns. Beneath him stand two grieving women—one in a yellow robe with red swirls, the other in a maroon and teal patterned garment—both with sorrowful expressions and clasped hands. The background is a solid red and black horizon against green earth, emphasizing the gravity of his death. To the right of the image, the text reads: TWELFTH STATION: Jesus dies on the cross Below that, the prayer reads: “ALL: Jesus, Son of God, when no one else cares, you care. You call us to care as well. Lead us to an ever-deeper conversion that bears fruit in true solidarity with those who suffer from racism.”

ICYMI - posting here today for #RacialJustice

TWELFTH STATION

Jesus dies on the cross

Leader: Jesus cried out in a loud voice, . . . “My God, my God, why…"

To read TWELFTH STATION, see top of pg. 7: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #GoodFriday2025 #StatonsoftheCross #WeShallOvercome

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To the left of the image, the text reads: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image is a bold, folk-style painting. Jesus, a Black man crowned with thorns and encircled by a golden halo, is nailed to a large brown Cross. His arms are outstretched, and his face is tilted upward in agony. His body is bound with white rope, and he wears a blue loincloth patterned with black squares. A figure kneels at Jesus’ feet, hammering a nail into his right hand. The background features a stark green ground beneath a blood-red sky, symbolizing violence and sacrifice.
To the right of the image, the text reads: ELEVENTH STATION: Jesus is crucified
Below that, the prayer reads: “ALL: Savior, forgive us for the sins we have committed and also for the sins of omission that allow injustice to persist. Help us to stand up to the structures of sin and become accomplices in the work of justice.”

To the left of the image, the text reads: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image is a bold, folk-style painting. Jesus, a Black man crowned with thorns and encircled by a golden halo, is nailed to a large brown Cross. His arms are outstretched, and his face is tilted upward in agony. His body is bound with white rope, and he wears a blue loincloth patterned with black squares. A figure kneels at Jesus’ feet, hammering a nail into his right hand. The background features a stark green ground beneath a blood-red sky, symbolizing violence and sacrifice. To the right of the image, the text reads: ELEVENTH STATION: Jesus is crucified Below that, the prayer reads: “ALL: Savior, forgive us for the sins we have committed and also for the sins of omission that allow injustice to persist. Help us to stand up to the structures of sin and become accomplices in the work of justice.”

ICYMI - posting here today for #RacialJustice

ELEVENTH STATION

Jesus is crucified

Leader: But he was pierced for our sins, crushed for our iniquity....

To read ELEVENTH STATION, see bottom of pg. 6: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #GoodFriday2025 #StatonsoftheCross #WeShallOvercome

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To the left of the image, the text reads: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image is a vivid folk-style painting. Jesus, a Black man crowned with thorns, stands nearly naked as soldiers strip him of his garments. His body is bound with rope, and a golden halo encircles his head. Around him, four figures—two women and two men—are engaged in removing his clothing. One soldier holds up a blue cloth; another kneels, lifting a red garment. The background is a flat expanse of red-orange earth under a dark green sky, suggesting humiliation and exposure.
To the right of the image, the text reads: TENTH STATION: Jesus is stripped of his garments
Below that, the prayer reads: “ALL: Jesus, in becoming human you ratified the dignity of all humanity. Help us see every person’s dignity as important as our own and create social structures that promote dignity for all.”

To the left of the image, the text reads: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image is a vivid folk-style painting. Jesus, a Black man crowned with thorns, stands nearly naked as soldiers strip him of his garments. His body is bound with rope, and a golden halo encircles his head. Around him, four figures—two women and two men—are engaged in removing his clothing. One soldier holds up a blue cloth; another kneels, lifting a red garment. The background is a flat expanse of red-orange earth under a dark green sky, suggesting humiliation and exposure. To the right of the image, the text reads: TENTH STATION: Jesus is stripped of his garments Below that, the prayer reads: “ALL: Jesus, in becoming human you ratified the dignity of all humanity. Help us see every person’s dignity as important as our own and create social structures that promote dignity for all.”

ICYMI - posting here today for #RacialJustice

TENTH STATION

Jesus is stripped of his garments

Leader: They stripped off his clothes…. (Mt 27:28)

To read TENTH STATION, see top of pg. 6: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #GoodFriday2025 #StatonsoftheCross #WeShallOvercome

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"The Mystic Lamb"
Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens,#France
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To the left of the image, the text reads: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image is a vivid folk-style painting. Jesus, a Black man bound with white rope, has collapsed under a large wooden Cross. His face is turned downward in pain, framed by a gold halo. The background is made up of two stark color fields—green grass and a mustard-yellow sky—conveying weight and struggle.
To the right of the image, the text reads: NINTH STATION: Jesus falls for the third time
Below that, the prayer reads, “ALL: Jesus, the call to change social and economic structures that perpetuate racism can be uncomfortable. Help us to acknowledge the roots of racial injustice and work to change them.”

To the left of the image, the text reads: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image is a vivid folk-style painting. Jesus, a Black man bound with white rope, has collapsed under a large wooden Cross. His face is turned downward in pain, framed by a gold halo. The background is made up of two stark color fields—green grass and a mustard-yellow sky—conveying weight and struggle. To the right of the image, the text reads: NINTH STATION: Jesus falls for the third time Below that, the prayer reads, “ALL: Jesus, the call to change social and economic structures that perpetuate racism can be uncomfortable. Help us to acknowledge the roots of racial injustice and work to change them.”

ICYMI - posting here today for #RacialJustice

NINTH STATION

Jesus falls for the third time

Leader: “You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you…

To read NINTH STATION, see bottom of pg. 5: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #GoodFriday2025 #StatonsoftheCross #WeShallOvercome

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To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image itself: A bold folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns, collapsing once again under the weight of a large wooden Cross. He is wrapped in white rope, wearing a red tunic with a blue patterned outer garment. His body is hunched forward, face lowered to the ground in exhaustion, knees buckling beneath him. The stark yellow background intensifies the moment of anguish, while the green ground beneath him offers a visual anchor in the suffering.
To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “SEVENTH STATION: Jesus falls for the second time.”
Below that is the following prayer:
“ALL: God, it is easy to fall into the trap of biased thinking without even being aware of it. Help us to accept all people as individuals with unique dignity, and not to divide them up based on their membership in some favored or disfavored group.”

To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image itself: A bold folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns, collapsing once again under the weight of a large wooden Cross. He is wrapped in white rope, wearing a red tunic with a blue patterned outer garment. His body is hunched forward, face lowered to the ground in exhaustion, knees buckling beneath him. The stark yellow background intensifies the moment of anguish, while the green ground beneath him offers a visual anchor in the suffering. To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “SEVENTH STATION: Jesus falls for the second time.” Below that is the following prayer: “ALL: God, it is easy to fall into the trap of biased thinking without even being aware of it. Help us to accept all people as individuals with unique dignity, and not to divide them up based on their membership in some favored or disfavored group.”

ICYMI - posting here today for #RacialJustice

SEVENTH STATION

Jesus falls for the second time

Leader: “Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as…"

To read SEVENTH STATION, see bottom of pg. 4: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #GoodFriday2025 #StatonsoftheCross #WeShallOvercome

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To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image itself: In this vivid folk-style painting, Veronica, wearing a pale yellow robe with red flower accents and a light green head covering, tenderly reaches out to wipe the face of Jesus. Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns and a blue-striped robe, is weighed down by the heavy cross, his eyes closed in exhaustion. The background is striking—a red sky with green ground—intensifying the emotional power of this moment of compassion.
To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “SIXTH STATION: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.”
Below that is the following prayer:
“ALL: Jesus, so many of our brothers and sisters suffer daily from the injustice of racism. Give us the gift of courage to be like Veronica and reach out to those whom society has rejected and show them love.”

To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image itself: In this vivid folk-style painting, Veronica, wearing a pale yellow robe with red flower accents and a light green head covering, tenderly reaches out to wipe the face of Jesus. Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns and a blue-striped robe, is weighed down by the heavy cross, his eyes closed in exhaustion. The background is striking—a red sky with green ground—intensifying the emotional power of this moment of compassion. To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “SIXTH STATION: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.” Below that is the following prayer: “ALL: Jesus, so many of our brothers and sisters suffer daily from the injustice of racism. Give us the gift of courage to be like Veronica and reach out to those whom society has rejected and show them love.”

ICYMI-posting here today for #RacialJustice

SIXTH STATION
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

Leader: He had no majestic bearing to catch our eye, no beauty...

To read SIXTH STATION, see top of pg. 4: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #GoodFriday2025 #StatonsoftheCross #WeShallOvercome

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To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image itself: A vibrant folk-style painting shows Simon of Cyrene, a Black man with short curly hair, helping Jesus carry the heavy wooden cross. Jesus, also depicted as a Black man with a crown of thorns, is bent under the burden, while Simon lifts from behind, their bodies close in shared struggle. Both figures wear patterned garments—Simon in green and white, Jesus in blue and black. The red sky and green earth form a bold, symbolic background of suffering and hope.
To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “FIFTH STATION: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross.”
Below that is the following prayer:
“ALL: God, you have arranged the universe so that one person’s action can help ease the burden of another. Embolden us to reach out and to speak out, to make others’ crosses easier to bear.”

To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image itself: A vibrant folk-style painting shows Simon of Cyrene, a Black man with short curly hair, helping Jesus carry the heavy wooden cross. Jesus, also depicted as a Black man with a crown of thorns, is bent under the burden, while Simon lifts from behind, their bodies close in shared struggle. Both figures wear patterned garments—Simon in green and white, Jesus in blue and black. The red sky and green earth form a bold, symbolic background of suffering and hope. To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “FIFTH STATION: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross.” Below that is the following prayer: “ALL: God, you have arranged the universe so that one person’s action can help ease the burden of another. Embolden us to reach out and to speak out, to make others’ crosses easier to bear.”

ICYMI - posting here today for #RacialJustice

FIFTH STATION

Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross

Leader: They pressed into service a passer-by,…

To read FIFTH STATION, see bottom of pg. 3: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #GoodFriday2025 #StatonsoftheCross #WeShallOvercome

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To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image itself: A colorful folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns and a large wooden cross bound to his back with rope, pausing to look upon his mother Mary. Mary is shown in a yellow and red robe with swirling patterns, her head bowed and hands raised in a gesture of anguish and grief. The background is a vibrant orange and green, evoking both the tension and tenderness of the moment.
To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “FOURTH STATION: Jesus meets his mother.”
Below that is the following prayer:
“ALL: Jesus, although at this time you could not relieve your mother’s fears, you did acknowledge her pain. Help us to stand with anxious and grieving mothers and work to end the injustices that besiege them.”

To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image itself: A colorful folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns and a large wooden cross bound to his back with rope, pausing to look upon his mother Mary. Mary is shown in a yellow and red robe with swirling patterns, her head bowed and hands raised in a gesture of anguish and grief. The background is a vibrant orange and green, evoking both the tension and tenderness of the moment. To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “FOURTH STATION: Jesus meets his mother.” Below that is the following prayer: “ALL: Jesus, although at this time you could not relieve your mother’s fears, you did acknowledge her pain. Help us to stand with anxious and grieving mothers and work to end the injustices that besiege them.”

ICYMI - posting here today for #RacialJustice

FOURTH STATION

Jesus meets his mother

Leader: Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, “... (you yourself…"

To read FOURTH STATION, see top of pg. 3: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #GoodFriday2025 #StatonsoftheCross #WeShallOvercome

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To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image itself: A colorful folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns, collapsed under the weight of a large wooden cross. His body is slumped to the ground, the cross tightly bound to his back with thick white rope. The background features a stark yellow sky and a green earth, symbolizing the burden of injustice and the heaviness of the journey.
To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “THIRD STATION: Jesus falls for the first time.”
Below that is the following prayer:
“ALL: Jesus, the cross of injustice is heavy. Help us not to dismiss it as just ‘the way things are,’ but rather to acknowledge the crosses others must bear because they are different, and to find ways to accompany them in their journey.”

To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image itself: A colorful folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns, collapsed under the weight of a large wooden cross. His body is slumped to the ground, the cross tightly bound to his back with thick white rope. The background features a stark yellow sky and a green earth, symbolizing the burden of injustice and the heaviness of the journey. To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “THIRD STATION: Jesus falls for the first time.” Below that is the following prayer: “ALL: Jesus, the cross of injustice is heavy. Help us not to dismiss it as just ‘the way things are,’ but rather to acknowledge the crosses others must bear because they are different, and to find ways to accompany them in their journey.”

ICYMI - posting here today for #RacialJustice

THIRD STATION

Jesus falls for the first time

Leader: Yet it was our pain that he bore, our sufferings he…

To read THIRD STATION, see bottom of pg. 2: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

#Holiness #HolyWeek2025 #GoodFriday2025 #StatonsoftheCross #WeShallOvercome

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To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image itself: A colorful folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns, beginning to carry the large wooden cross. His body is bowed under its weight as two figures flank him—one on each side—holding branches, their arms raised. The figures wear patterned red skirts and white tops. The background is boldly divided between orange sky and green ground, emphasizing both the struggle and the path ahead.
To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “SECOND STATION: Jesus takes up his cross.”
Below that is the following prayer:
“ALL: Jesus, help us to acknowledge the truth with honesty and courage. The injustices caused by racism are far too common and impose heavy crosses on our brothers and sisters. Help us to speak the truth about the magnitude of the injustices they face.”

To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image itself: A colorful folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man with a crown of thorns, beginning to carry the large wooden cross. His body is bowed under its weight as two figures flank him—one on each side—holding branches, their arms raised. The figures wear patterned red skirts and white tops. The background is boldly divided between orange sky and green ground, emphasizing both the struggle and the path ahead. To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “SECOND STATION: Jesus takes up his cross.” Below that is the following prayer: “ALL: Jesus, help us to acknowledge the truth with honesty and courage. The injustices caused by racism are far too common and impose heavy crosses on our brothers and sisters. Help us to speak the truth about the magnitude of the injustices they face.”

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SECOND STATION

Jesus takes up his cross

Leader: And carrying the cross himself he went out to what is called…

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To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com.
The image itself: A colorful folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man in a long robe with a crown of thorns, standing silently with bound hands before a seated authority figure—Pilate—cloaked in bright garments. They are framed within architectural arches, suggesting a courtroom setting. A barred window in the background casts somber tones, symbolizing injustice and oppression.
To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “FIRST STATION: Jesus is condemned to death.”
Below that is the following prayer:
“ALL: Christ Jesus, you were a victim of injustice, condemned by those who had the power to save you and ignored by those who might have spoken up on your behalf. Help us to use the opportunities we have to speak out against the injustices around us, knowing that you desire justice for all.”

To the left of the image: The 14 Stations of the Cross, ©Laura James, 2006. Used with permission. laurajamesart.com. The image itself: A colorful folk-style painting shows Jesus, a Black man in a long robe with a crown of thorns, standing silently with bound hands before a seated authority figure—Pilate—cloaked in bright garments. They are framed within architectural arches, suggesting a courtroom setting. A barred window in the background casts somber tones, symbolizing injustice and oppression. To the right of the image, on top: Text reads, “FIRST STATION: Jesus is condemned to death.” Below that is the following prayer: “ALL: Christ Jesus, you were a victim of injustice, condemned by those who had the power to save you and ignored by those who might have spoken up on your behalf. Help us to use the opportunities we have to speak out against the injustices around us, knowing that you desire justice for all.”

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FIRST STATION

Jesus is condemned to death

Leader: Pilate said to them, “Why? What evil has he done?”

To read FIRST STATION, see bottom of pg. 1: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

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On the left, a vivid, stylized image shows a diverse group of men, women, & children—Black & White—gathered beneath the glowing shelter of a large orange tent. At the center, a Black man in a red tunic gazes outward w-calm resolve, surrounded by others looking upward or at one another with empathy. The background is bathed in warm tones, evoking sacred gathering & shared purpose. Along the far-left purple border, white text reads: “Created by our AI Assistant, Sophie, to accompany and honor the '14 Stations of the Cross' by Laura James.”
On the right, against a purple background, the heading reads: “OPENING PRAYER.” Below it, the preamble reads: “PREAMBLE: People in our day suffer unjustly simply because of the color of their skin or their national origin. Let us acknowledge the sin of racism and work to combat it in our social structures, our institutions, and our hearts… We are your hands and feet. Guide us as we welcome those who are marginalized and as we work for racial justice.”

On the left, a vivid, stylized image shows a diverse group of men, women, & children—Black & White—gathered beneath the glowing shelter of a large orange tent. At the center, a Black man in a red tunic gazes outward w-calm resolve, surrounded by others looking upward or at one another with empathy. The background is bathed in warm tones, evoking sacred gathering & shared purpose. Along the far-left purple border, white text reads: “Created by our AI Assistant, Sophie, to accompany and honor the '14 Stations of the Cross' by Laura James.” On the right, against a purple background, the heading reads: “OPENING PRAYER.” Below it, the preamble reads: “PREAMBLE: People in our day suffer unjustly simply because of the color of their skin or their national origin. Let us acknowledge the sin of racism and work to combat it in our social structures, our institutions, and our hearts… We are your hands and feet. Guide us as we welcome those who are marginalized and as we work for racial justice.”

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OPENING PRAYER

ALL: Lord of all, we pray for healing to address the persistent sin of racism…

To read the OPENING PRAYER, see top of pg. 1: tinyurl.com/4k8hfj2s

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