On the Via Crucis, Jesus stopped to speak to the women. Two thousand years later, He continues to do so.
In The Eighth Station photo-journal, beautiful images accompany reflections written by women from many countries—daughters, mothers, and grandmothers; authors, educators, columnists, consecrated religious, musicians, graphic artists, poets, healthcare professionals, and public servants—on the meaning of the Eighth Station of the Cross and how Jesus continues to greet them today.
Advance Appreciation:
"Uniquely beautiful..." —Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York
“Everywhere in the world, women are always the first victims of conflict, violence, poverty, abuse, unemployment, climate crisis… So many women experience suffering, but as courageous bearers of life they also show incredible resilience and highlight paths to follow Christ from His passion to Resurrection. This book in honor of Deirdre McQuade is a beautiful and powerful expression of the paschal journey of so many women from yesterday to today who, like her, are close to Jesus carrying his cross... These voices of women of faith are a true gift for the Church to empower other women.”
—Sr. Nathalie Bequart, XMCJ, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops
"May all who experience this book be greatly blessed as they... reflect deeply on the Eighth Station."
—Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington
“With each image depicting individual responses of grief and tenderness, horror and acceptance, the Eighth Station of the Cross represents and models the relationship of trust and honour held by women in the life of Jesus Christ and in His Bride, the Church. The art, poetry, prose and memories in this book highlight women’s qualities of leadership often lost or ignored in the noise and nihilism of secular society: of quiet strength over shrillness; dignity over disgruntlement; and virtue over victimhood. This celebration of life and affirmation of womanhood emphasises that there can surely be no greater vocation than to inspire, influence and evangelise through our imitation of the selfless love and endless mercy of Christ and His Blessed Mother.”
—Ms. Rowan Morton-Gledhill, Director of Communications, Diocese of Leeds, England
“When one Catholic woman can inspire the number of creative, holy, intelligent minds displayed in this book, you want to know more about her and her relationship with God. This book helped lead me toward greater appreciation for how God uses every person and personality to illuminate and inspire their corner of the world.”
—Professor Helen Alvaré, Associate Dean, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Photo: Copyright © 2022, Lynda Rozell. All rights reserved
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