Calvin Hosts Stations of the Cross

March 18, 2008 == MEDIA ADVISORY

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This week Calvin College is hosting Stations of the Cross, a liturgical
depiction of the journey Jesus took to his crucifixion, carrying the instrument
of his own death. The event, hosted March 17-20 in the main sanctuary of the
Calvin chapel, is sponsored by the college's Office of Christian Formation.

"The purpose of Stations of the Cross is to enhance our understanding of
Christ's suffering through artistic expression, to help us to become more
intentionally reflective, and to help prepare participants for the drama and
celebration of Christ’s resurrection," said Calvin interim chaplain Andy De
Jong.

The Calvin Stations of the Cross, like the traditional Catholic practice that
inspired it, uses the events of Jesus' final hours as stopping places on a
journey of prayer and spiritual reflection. Calvin pilgrims, students, faculty
and staff, are encouraged to travel through the stations, pausing at each to
both reflect and interact.

Each station exhibits the biblical text on which it was based, a written
reflection and suggestions for interacting with the exhibit -- nailing pieces
of a broken urn to a cross made of barn wood in the crucifixion station, for
example.

De Jong, who imported the Stations of the Cross to Calvin from his former
Grand Haven pastorate, said the undertaking is a way to help the Calvin faith
community slow down and devote itself to reflection and living in Christ's
journey to the cross.

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Received on Tue Mar 18 10:06:14 2008