Modern Art in Catholic Britain
In the UK, Catholic churches and cathedrals that were designed in the modernist style incorporated modern art throughout.
Christ unites the Virgin and St John (John 19:25-27)
As Jesus died on the cross, he brought his mother Mary and St John into a new relationship.
7. The Flight into Egypt
“An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and instructed him, “Arise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Remain there until I tell you. Herod seeks the child to kill him.” Therefore, he got up, took the child and his mo
âś™ 6th Station of the Cross: Veronica wipes the face of Christ
Catholic tradition brings us the story of Veronica, a woman who took it upon herself to relieve the sufferings of Christ. Seeing his struggles as he carried the cross, Veronica bravely stepped forward and wiped his bloody face with her veil.
+ Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar
The Second Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary is the Scourging at Pillar. It's a meditation on the scourging of Christ on the orders of Pontius Pilate, before he was taken away to die.
The Centurion’s faith in Christ (Mark 15:39)
A group of Roman soldiers guarded Christ as he died on the cross. Their leader, a centurion, praised God and came to faith.
The Call of Elisha (1 Kings 19:9-21)
Elisha was a prophet in ancient Israel who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles. His life was one of sacrifice and service.
Christ carries his cross (John 19:16-17)
After being sentenced to death, Jesus was ordered to carry his cross to Golgotha, the hill outside Jerusalem where he was to be crucified.
Christ is condemned to death (John 19:4-16)
Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus to death by giving in to the demands of the crowd and ordering his crucifixion.
Christ washes the disciples’ feet (John 13:1-38)
During the Last Supper, Christ gave his disciples a practical lesson on humility by washing their feet, starting with St Peter.