From Ft. Worth
As Easter approaches, St. Martin's in the Field Episcopal Church in Keller is giving a new twist to an ancient ritual -- walking in the footsteps of Jesus on his way to the crucifixion.
On display at the church are highly intimate, personalized versions of the traditional 14 Stations of the Cross done by local artists who sought to identify with the agony of Jesus.
"It's part of our taking our journey with Jesus during Lent," said the Rev. Jim Reynolds, the rector.
The project was organized by Valerie Reinke, the church's director of education, and artist Kathleen Dello Stritto of Justin. The works, including one showing a blood-stained garment, have been incorporated into the church's worship leading up to Easter.
The personalized stations will be on display to the public April 10, an event that will feature a free wine and cheese reception in the church's parish hall during which the artists will discuss their works.
"What the artists chose to paint are part of their lives and their spiritual journey," said Stritto who painted her version of the 14th station, Jesus being laid in the tomb.
Her painting shows a rocky cave and in the foreground are dogwood blossoms -- cross-shaped flowers tinged with red tips that for many symbolize the blood of Christ.
"It is a real cave we visited last spring in southeast Kansas," Stritto said. "The dogwood was in bloom."
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http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/04/02/2086589/church-is-taking-artistic-approach.html#ixzz0k2VDNcpv
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