Contemporary Art in Catholic churches
Contemporary art, including sculpture, stained glass and innovative iconography, finds a home in Catholic spaces across the UK.
✙ 14th Station of the Cross: Christ is buried
The 14th station pictures the burial of Christ in the garden tomb of St Joseph of Arimathaea. The faithful few wrapped his body in a linen shroud and sealed him in the tomb.
+ Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of the Virgin
The Fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary is the Coronation of the Virgin Mary. It's a meditation on Mary being crowned the Queen of heaven and earth.
Christ meets the woman at the well (John 4:1-42)
The episode of Christ meeting the Samaritan women at Jacob's well is found within St John’s gospel. They discussed her personal life and he revealed himself to be the Messiah.
The Crucifixion (Psalm 22:1-18)
Psalm 22 is a prayer for relief from suffering. It was traditionally attributed to King David and also understood as a reference to the crucifixion of Christ.
Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28:10-22)
Jacob had a dream about a ladder that connected heaven and earth. In the dream, God promised Jacob land, personal protection and blessings for the whole world.
The Healing of the Paralysed Man (Luke 5:17-26)
The story of Christ healing a paralysed man while he was teaching in a house is included in three of the gospels.
The Suffering Servant (Isaiah 52:13-53:12)
The Song of the Suffering Servant in the Book of Isaiah tells the story of a servant of God who suffers death for the sins of others. It was later interpreted by Jesus himself as referring to his death on the cross.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-11)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit took place on the day of Pentecost, when the Spirit came down on the disciples in the form of fire. This empowered them to spread the gospel and to establish the Church.
The Childhood of Christ (Luke 2:39-40; 51-52)
Although it’s a favourite subject in art, little is actually known of the childhood of Christ. St Luke's gospel says that after his birth in Bethlehem, he grew up in Nazareth, living in obedience to his parents.