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April 15, 2019

Lamentation: The Weight of Grief

April 15, 2019/ Shemaiah Gonzalez
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There is no way to prepare for the visceral images of six life-sized terracotta sculptures mourning over Christ’s body. The grief is palpable as viewers find themselves nearly frightened of the masterpiece. This grief is not quiet. Read my reflection for Ignatian Spirituality.

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