The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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en

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A deeply moving 19th-century visionary account of Christ's final hours, detailing the Passion through the eyes of Anne Catherine Emmerich. With profound piety and vivid detail, this work invites readers to witness the suffering, love, and redemptive sacrifice of Jesus from the Last Supper to the Resurrection.

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Based on the meditations of Anne Catherine Emmerich, a German stigmatic and visionary, *The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ* offers a profoundly detailed, scene-by-scene narrative of the Passion of Christ. Published in 1833, the work blends traditional Gospel details with sacred tradition to create a touching paraphrase aimed at promoting piety and a deeper understanding of Christ's sacrifice. Written with an unassuming tone and deep submission to the Church, the text follows Jesus through the preparations for the Pasch, the Last Supper, and the institution of the Eucharist. The narrative vividly depicts the arrest in the Garden of Olives, the trials before Annas, Caiphas, and Pilate, and the heartbreaking denial of Peter. It continues through the scourging, the crowning with thorns, and the carrying of the cross, including the falls and the crowd's mockery. The text describes the crucifixion, the seven words from the cross, the descent from the cross, the burial, and the events of Holy Saturday leading to the Resurrection. Throughout the narrative, Emmerich provides descriptions of Jerusalem's topography, the reactions of Mary and the disciples, and the fate of Judas. The work includes a detached account of St. Ctesiphon, a centurion who assisted at the Crucifixion, and reflects on the fate of the holy places. The book is noted for its simple style, unexaggerated sentiments, and its complete adherence to Church teaching, serving as an edifying tool for Christians to contemplate the suffering and love of their Savior.

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