"The Reluctant Hand"
STATION FIVE
Simon is Forced to Carry the Cross

Mixed media oilgraph on canvas with blood
36"x36"

In this Station we see Simon of Syrene being forced at spear and sword point into carrying Jesus' cross. Often depicted as a selfless and willing participant, scripture actually describes a much different story.

We are asked to contemplate "If we were asked to carry the cross of Jesus, how would we react?"

Scriptural references:
Matthew 27:32
Mark 15:21
Luke 23:26

CAST
Jesus - Paulo Durazzo
Simon of Syrene - Howard Karesh
Soldiers - Cameron Church, Rob Strong, David Raven