Jesus calls us to take up our crosses, to die to self and to this world. Deacon John explores themes involving works of art, 20th Century Martyrs, and our call to life into a crucified life today. The Scripture reference is Matthew 16:21-28. For links to some of the artwork that was shown during the sermon, here are some links.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agony_in_the_Garden: Painting on display by Heinrich Hofmann, 1886.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agony_in_the_Garden_(Blake): Painting by William Blake, 1799-1800.
For more information regarding Oscar Romero and the troubles of El Salvador, please read, "Voice of the Voiceless", which contains a biography of Archbishop Romero, as well as some of his letters. You can purchase it from Amazon at this link:
