Not a Full Reminder

On our walk home, we went into the church that I told you about in the previous blog, just to see what was inside. When you go into these centuries old churches the grandeur can be breathtaking but there is often a coldness and sadness that comes over you, too. Seeing the realistic carvings and paintings of Christ's suffering calls you to remember how much he gave for us, but it is almost like he is kept there on the cross. Where is the reminder of the empty cross and the victory won?

If you can zoom on the picture with the statue of Christ on the cross you will see the realism they tried to convey in his wounds - even to the bloodied knees and bruises from the beating.