Panel 7: Mt. Calvary (Luke 23, et al)

Sacrifice

The most momentous event in the life of the Christ--giving himself as a sacrifice for God's people--took place on a "mountain." Here too the sun plays a role as we recall its darkening at the moment of Jesus' death. The processional cross is also located adjacent to this panel, for as we move this symbol in procession we are to be reminded of how we are to take the message of redemption out into the world.