Passion Of My Lord

The Passion of My Lord, or The Stations of the Cross, ​​grew out of months of prayerful thanksgiving for the artistic talents my Lord has given me. After my return to the Catholic faith, this project became a journey that the Lord and I undertook together — a humble gift of love and gratitude offered back to Him who has blessed me so abundantly.

Reflections written by Wendy Scholbrock

I JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH He walked among them, one of their own, and yet they thanked him with condemnation. At His time of need, where were the blind man, the leper, you or I, any who felt his miraculous touch? Would no one stand on his behalf? The Son of Man, and Man shouted, “Crucify Him!”
II JESUS TAKES UP HIS CROSS - A 7-foot beam; probably not freshly cut, for that would be a waste of good wood; splintered and rough, tearing flesh with every step. What anguish — to be sentenced to death, and then forced to provide the labor for the end of the means!
III JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME - The struggle to carry the weight, after having been beaten so badly, is just too much for Him. Won’t someone help him? His hands are bound, so He has no way of breaking His fall!
IV JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER - To have such joy and honor, to bear the Son of God! And now, to have that joy taken away. Did she REALLY understand? Did she plead with God, “Please God, not this!”?
V SIMON OF CYRENE HELPS JESUS CARRY HIS CROSS - Finally! Some help to carry the heavy burden! Would Simon be condemned and humiliated, or would he be glorified? Forced into servitude, looking into the eyes of Jesus, Simon willingly takes up his cross.
VI VERONICA WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS - Jesus, too, had His “living angel”. This kind, devoted woman risked persecution to lend a tender touch. Amid the chaos, she stepped forward and brought calm, if only for a moment
VII JESUS FALLS A SECOND TIME - So weary, so beaten, so near death, and yet, the soldiers help him along. Were they concerned for Him, or concerned that His early demise would ruin their plans for Him?
VIII JESUS MEETS THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM - He was condemned by their children, and yet, He prayed for them and their future generations. There was no anger in His heart, only pity for what would come.
IX JESUS FALLS A THIRD TIME - More than He could bear, the soldiers finally carried Him to the crest of the hill. So near the end, why continue? He would have died without the cross!
X JESUS IS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS - Mocked, beaten, and drained of physical being, the soldiers took the one thing He had left — dignity. Stripped of his earthly possessions, all that was left was His soul! They didn’t get that, did they!
XI JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS - Three nails! As if there were not already enough pain! And yet, He mutters, “Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do.”
XII JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS - Three hours, and finally, His pain is over. Now the waiting begins.
XIII JESUS IS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS - Did the eleven wonder if this was for naught? Should they wait? Should they flee? Was He really the Son of Man? In three days they would know.
XIV JESUS IS LAID IN THE TOMB - “Guard it well, for they may try to steal the body.” Pilot knew, and feared the truth.