Someone Is Suffering

Like my nephew Jagger, I like hanging out in churches.  Yesterday I sat in Sint-Salvatorkerk.

On the walls were paintings most likely done in the 19th century.  They depict the journey of Jesus, carrying his cross to the crucifixion.  I’ve seen the same scenes in many churches … but nothing as breathtaking.

Here are photos of people’s reactions to the suffering of another human being.  It’s far bigger than the spiritual teacher Jesus.  And the whole of humanity is on display:

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