Thinking about the 7 wounds of jesus and what they mean
I've been reading quite a bit lately about the 7 wounds of jesus and how they've shaped Christian devotion over the centuries. It's one of those topics that feels heavy, for obvious reasons, but when you dig into the history and the art behind it, there's a lot more than just the physical aspect. Most people are familiar with the "Five Holy Wounds" from the crucifixion, but many traditions expand that to seven to represent a sense of completeness or to highlight specific moments of the Passion that often get overlooked. ...