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Sonnets of the Cross: The Via Dolorosa: A Heroic Crown of Sonnets on the Station

Description: Sonnets of the Cross by John Patrick McDonough, David McDonough Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description NOTE: Please consider ordering Sonnets of the Paschal Mysteries instead, which includes these stations as well as two more, and many notes. "John McDonough, through his poetry and words, has the unique gift of reconciling the redemptive gift of God with the trials associated with the human condition. His words are transforming and powerful beyond measure." -- Bob Ladouceur, Religious Studies Instructor, Football Coach, De La Salle High School. "A Pieta in Poetic Form" You will never look at the Stations of the Cross the same way. These beautiful sonnets tell the story of Jesus passion and death from the perspective of Jesus, His loved ones, and those witnessing events unfold. Rather than focusing on the specific details of the crucifixion, though these details are included, they focus on the symbolism and meaning of each event. This evokes the emotional impact of the moment in a way that makes each event more real and contemporary. You feel as if you have been transported back 2000 years, walking the path with Jesus and his Mother. "John McDonoughs sonnets employ a rare and difficult verse form, the heroic crown of sonnets, to offer a moving contemporary perspective on the traditional Catholic devotion of the Way of the Cross. The rich language and evocative drawings invite us to reflect on the Passion of Christ, and on the constant presence of sin and grace in our own lives." ---Father Michael G. Ryan, St. James Cathedral, Seattle These moving and beautiful Stations of the Cross were created in the form of a Heroic Crown of Sonnets. The Heroic Crown of Sonnets is a challenging type of poetry. The first line of each sonnet is tied to the last line of the preceding sonnet. The fifteenth sonnet consists of the first line of each of the proceeding fourteen sonnets. The accompanying art adds a moving visual dimension. The poet has personally walked the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, and has a powerful ability to make profound connections between key social justice issues of today and the suffering experienced by Jesus Christ. Drawing from life experiences to which many can relate, he presents some of the most moving meditations on the Stations that you will ever read, making the stations and Christs journey compelling for readers today. The sonnets reflect and meditate on themes in response to Christs life that resonate with themes we have heard voiced by our beloved new Pope Francis. They comfort those who are mourning loss: loss of life, loss of strength and ability in a family member, the loss of faith in our world when we witness blatant and overpowering injustice, by drawing parallels to Christs suffering, and the suffering of the people and family who witnessed this. How painful it is when those we love grow weak and fall, when those we love are treated unjustly. The author portrays the deeply felt suffering of Jesus mother Virgin Mary in ways emotionally evocative of the Pieta. Jesus love for the women who witnessed his walk to the crucifixion shines through as well as his gentle but painful acceptance of his fate. We see Mary as a mother who must endure watching her beloved sons death, and the compassionate Christ feeling her grief more sharply than His own. A 91-year old recent widow, who lost a son years ago to a tragic accident, commented "I just completed reading the sonnets of the Cross, and I am blown away by the depth and beauty of them. I will read them every day of Lent." The illustrations evoke a rare depth of emotion, a connection to the space and time that brings us into the scene. They were created for this book by David McDonough, the authors brother, who is a Vietnam veteran, and an accomplished artist living in Longview, WA. The Sonnets add a new, evocative, and compassionate perspective to your experience of walking with Jesus on the road to Calvary. These sonnets are now included, along with notes, in a new sonnet collection available in February 2018, Sonnets of the Paschal Author Biography John Patrick McDonough teaches Religious Studies at De La Salle High School, a Catholic High School run in Northern California. This school is featured in "When the Game Stands Tall." McDonough holds a Masters of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. Born in Longview Washington, McDonough has visited the Holy Land and walked the Via Dolorosa. He has conducted readings of the Sonnets for Stations of the Cross for Lenten services and school events. John starred in multiple productions of a one-man play about Thomas Merton. John is a playwright-- in the 1980s, John co-authored A Voice Crying in the Desert, with Michael Rolland. This was a three-act-play based on the life of Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas, who fought against the enslavement of the native people during the era of Christopher Columbus. The play has been translated into five different languages and performed in various parts of the globe. Currently working on a textbook for Senior Synthesis, a unique religion class at De La Salle which challenges the students to directly apply Catholic teachings to their own lives in creative and meaningful ways, John resides in the Bay Area, California, with his wife and family, which includes Aquinas the dog, and Merton the cat. The artist, David McDonough, is a Vietnam Veteran who creates award-winning art in Longview, Washington. The authors also collaborated on Sonnets of the Paschal Mystery, available February 2018. Details ISBN 1482602407 ISBN-13 9781482602401 Title Sonnets of the Cross Author John Patrick McDonough, David McDonough Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 44 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform GE_Item_ID:93118967; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. 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Book Title: Sonnets of the Cross: the Via Dolorosa : a Heroic Crown of Sonnets on the Stations of the Cross

Number of Pages: 42 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: CreateSpace

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Topic: Holidays / Easter & Lent

Publication Year: 2013

Illustrator: Mcdonough, David, Yes

Genre: Religion

Item Weight: 4 Oz

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