Beliefnet Presents 'The Way of the Cross': An Audiovisual Meditation on Jesus' Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection -- Beliefnet.com

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A multimedia feature tracing Jesus' passion and death.

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The concept for Beliefnet's "Bitter Journey: The Way of the Cross" is based on traditions associated with Tenebrae services, the Stations of the Cross,* and the Lamentations of Good Friday.

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*In omitting some of the traditional Catholic stations, the Beliefnet feature referred to Pope John Paul II's revised celebration of the Way of the Cross, which he led in Rome in 1991.

Artistic direction and Flash design: Kaeshi Chai
Original music: Pete List
Editorial direction: Laura Sheahen

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