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All 14 of the Stations of Light presented as A6 postcards in an attractive gift wallet.  Includes an information card explaining the origins of the devotion.  The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.  They complement the Stations of the Cross or Via Crucis (the term Via Lucis is intentionally reminiscent of this).  The illustrations I have used are derived from Eric Gill’s Stations of the Cross.  They are reverse images (negatives) of tiny slices of the originals.  It was a thought-provoking experience to take the stuff of sorrow, violence and desolation associated with such a controversial artist, and to “redeem” it into the transformative joy of Easter.   NB. This set does not include envelopes.

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The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.  They complement the Stations of the Cross or Via Crucis (the term Via Lucis is intentionally reminiscent of this).  The illustrations I have used are derived from Eric Gill’s Stations of the Cross.  They are reverse images (negatives) of tiny slices of the originals.  It was a thought-provoking experience to take the stuff of sorrow, violence and desolation associated with such a controversial artist, and to “redeem” it into the transformative joy of Easter.

I  Resurrection: So they went and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone and setting a watch.

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

II  Empty Tomb: So they both ran together and the other disciple did outrun Peter

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

III  Mary: Mary!

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

IV On the Road to Emmaus: And it came to pass, that while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

V  Breaking of bread:  And their eyes were opened, and they recognised him.

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

VI  Jesus appears to the disciples:  Peace be unto you.

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

VII Forgiveness of Sins: Whosoever sins ye shall remit, they are remitted.


VIII Thomas: Reach hither they finger, and behold my hands; reach hither they hand


IX Breakfast on the Shore of Galilee:  Reach hither they finger, and behold my hands; reach hither they hand

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

X  You are Peter:  Feed my sheep.

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

XI  The apostles are sent out to preach the Gospel:  Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel unto every creature.

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

XII  The Ascension:  While they beheld, he was taken up.

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

XIII  They waited in prayer:  Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high.

The Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light), are a form of Christian devotion, encouraging meditation upon the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and some of the Resurrection appearances and other episodes recorded in the New Testament.

XIV  Pentecost:  And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.