This is a painting by Matthias Grunewald entitled “The Small Crucifixion”. Few artists have conveyed the scene of the crucifixion with the intense realism that Grunewald brings to his composition. Photo: CNS. In his passion, Jesus’ sufferings were unequaled. For the Son of God offered himself as a sacrifice for all. No one, not even the saintliest person, can take on the sins of all people in every time and place. Only God can, and did. It is this gift of faith, at the heart of our…
