Andrew Walker

Journey into Joy: Stations of the Resurrection Andrew Walker

This unique, richly illustrated, full-color book is an adaptation of the traditional Stations of the Cross encompassing scripture, reflection, poetry, prayer and illustration. Using a variety of media, the the book leads readers into an experience of the profound and transforming joy found in the risen Lord. The meditations help to redress the balance between Lent and Easter and to recapture for the Church something of the energy and grace experienced by the apostles.

The 14 full-color illustrations are reproductions of some of the best-known and beloved works of art from the great masters:

-The disciples Peter and John running to the sepulchre on the morning of the Resurrection, by Eugene Burnard. -The Morning of the Resurrection, by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. -Noli me Tangere, by Fra Bartolommeo. -Soldiers Guarding Christ's Tomb at the Resurrection. Detail from the Isenheim Altarpiece, by Matthias Grunewald. -Supper at Emmaus, by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. -Communion of the Apostles, by Fran Angelico. -The Incredulity of St. Thomas, by Berrardo Strozzi. -Miraculous Draught of Fishes, by Konrad Witz. -The Resurrected Christ Appearing to the Virgin, by Guido Reni. -The Conversion of St. Paul, by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. -The Ascension of Christ, by Pietro Perugino. -The Transfiguration, by Giovanni Bellini. -The Pentecost, by El Greco. -The Calling of St. Peter, by Philippe de Champaigne.

Here is an exquisite book for devotees of art, spirituality and beautiful books. It makes a wonderful present for the Easter season or for any occasion and is sure to be warmly received.