The Via Crucis (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Jenny Slaver (Illustrator)

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Product Description

A Roman soldier. An anguished mother. A death-row prisoner. An unsuspecting pilgrim. A treacherous friend. Jesus touches each of these and many others seen and unseen on his agony-filled way to the cross. Combining sacred Scripture, storytelling, and personal reflection, The Via Crucis draws readers into a heartfelt and inspiring contemplation of Jesus' sacrifice and his triumphant victory over death. Evocative charcoal illustrations and raw, vivid stories voiced by those present at Christ's trials and crucifixion capture the pain, power, and passion of the Savior's suffering on humanity's behalf.

About the Author

For ten years, Shawn Small was a youth minister in the Dallas metro area. In 1999, he took a year-long sabbatical to find God's heart for his future. The result of that time was the launching of Wonder Voyage Missions in the year 2000. Wonder Voyage is a unique organization dedicated to educating and leading groups into the ancient Christian practice of pilgrimage and in life-transforming service trips around the world. Shawn has had the privilege of leading hundreds of people to locations around the world that include Wales, Jamaica, Greece, Guatemala, and Peru. Although he leads several retreats a year, Shawn considers himself first and foremost a storyteller. This is his first endeavor at publishing in his unique storytelling style. He and his wife, Cheryl, reside in Flower Mound, Texas. They have four children.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Providence House Publishers (December 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577364015
• ISBN-13: 978-1577364016
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,766,349 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Seeing Christ Face to Face, December 16, 2008

By	Ben Scheck (Colleyville, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Shawn Small takes the Lenten season to a whole new level through The Via Crucis. This book has taken what has become common and stale in my faith life and destroyed it, making room for a rejuvinated and new heart for my Savior. Through detailed storytelling, meditative illustrations and thoughtful insights I was able to see Jesus face to face and feel my heart beat for him as his heart beats for me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great examination of the Cross with intriguing storytelling, April 8, 2009

By	K. Berg (Eugene, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I grew up in an evangelical church and was not exposed to much liturgy. As a result, I had never heard of the Via Crucis prior to reading this book. But after reading this, I am challenged to explore more liturgy and the traditions of my faith. Shawn is a masterful storyteller and helps the reader put themselves in the place of the characters. I highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Revitalize Your Lenten Journey, April 3, 2009

By	Kellye Poage - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not only did The Via Crucis revitalize my own personal Lenten journey this year, but my entire youth ministry benefited from my reading this book. We enhanced our Living Stations Re-enactment for our Parish and helped explain Jesus' Passion to our middle school students in a more descriptive way. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn more about Jesus' Passion in a prayerful way. It's a very approachable book, fairly short, and easy to read.