We are grateful once again that we have been given permission to share work from our friends The Many, who define themselves like this;
Drawing on indie pop and gospel influences, The Many makes music to help give voice to faith and doubt, questions and fears, laments and longings, music that speaks to a non-violent God, a Jesus who is with us and for us, and to a Spirit that can’t be easily defined or controlled.
It’s music for a movement of resistance to hatred and division, for reconciliation and restoration, and music that always reminds us “we are on this earth to love.”
These are our kind of people. Not content with making music alone, they also weave poetry with video and art, making powerful and beautiful combinations. One such is their stations of the cross resource. You can see the whole thing here, but we will be using some of them individually as this season of lent unfolds.
Today our focus is on the first station of the cross, in which Jesus is condemned.
The art above is by Daniel Callis (born in Long Beach, CA) is an artist and educator living in Southern California.
The many offer this prayer as a companion to Daniel’s art. You can also listen to their beautiful song ‘Remember when’
Hear our prayers for all
who have been condemned.
For what they’ve done.
For what they haven’t done.
For who they are.
For who they aren’t.
Hear our prayers for those of us who’ve done our share of condemning as well.
Hear our cries.
