The Seventh Sorrow: the Burial of Christ
In the Seventh Sorrow, the faithful reflect on the sense of grief and desolation that filled the Virgin's heart after the body of Jesus was laid in the tomb.
The Fifth Sorrow: the Crucifixion of Christ
In the Fifth Sorrow, the faithful stand prayerfully with the sorrowful Virgin at the foot of the cross, as she contemplates the agonising death of her Son.
The Fourth Sorrow: the Carrying of the Cross
In the Fourth Sorrow, the faithful consider the Virgin’s anguish when she saw her son struggling under the weight of the cross, as he undertook the painful journey through Jerusalem to Calvary.
The Holy Cross: from Genesis to the Gospels
Throughout the Bible, the mystery of the cross is gradually revealed. Explore this topic through chosen works of church art.
Divine Design: the Gothic Revival and Catholic art
The Gothic Revival movement resulted in the construction of churches and cathedrals that were full of biblical artwork.
The Arts and Crafts Movement: a Catholic perspective
Catholic artists such as Christopher Whall and Harry Clarke were later luminaries within the Arts and Crafts movement.
The Stations of the Cross for Lent 2026
This virtual set of Stations, updated for 2026, features images from various Catholic churches across Great Britain. Each Station also includes a biblical text, a short meditation and a prayer.
✙ 12th Station of the Cross: Christ dies on the cross
The 12th station pictures the death of Jesus. For the three hours Christ hung upon the cross, he was a model of love, duty and prayer.
✙ 1st Station of the Cross: Christ is condemned to death
In the first station we see Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judaea, sentencing Christ to death. Christ was then led away to be crucified.
✙ 2nd Station of the Cross: Christ accepts the cross
The second station pictures Christ accepting the weight of the cross onto his wounded shoulders. This marked the start of his journey to Golgotha, the hill on which he was to be crucified.