Way of the Cross

Alice Brown and Carol Lydecker say goodnight after performing their adaptation of the 14 stations of the cross. (Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune)

April 8, 2012

11th Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross

An observer encourages people to look beyond labels.

12th Station: Jesus dies on the cross

A survivor honors a friend claimed by cancer.

13th Station: Jesus is taken down from the cross

A husband honors his late wife.

14th Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb

A fan of obituaries points out that death claims people of all ages.

15th Station: Jesus rises from the dead

The narrator recalls a friend with cancer who died, but never stopped living.