Actress Vanessa Benavente plays Mary, Jesus' mother, in THE CHOSEN, and the role has impacted her deeply. “I play Mary ...

In the 12th station, Jesus tells Mary to behold her son then asks one of his disciples to take her into his home. The presentation ended with the recitation of several prayers.

Vanessa Benavente, who plays Mary, Jesus’ mother, recalls being recognized during school drop-off. “It was kind of out of nowhere. And I was very surprised because I was wearing a hat.

Dr. Matt Caine, director of traditional music at St. John’s, chose this special music as it embodies the experience of Mother Mary witnessing the Crucifixion of her son, Jesus.

It marks the day Christians believe Jesus was crucified. For more than 15 years, the St. Mary's Church in Odessa has carried its tradition of re-enacting the biblical event.

The gospel writers described in detail Jesus’ heroic sacrifice at his arrest, trial, torture and crucifixion, but say almost nothing about Mary’s 70-mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in ...

Luis Alberto Hernández as Jesús in the Via Crucis of Saint Anthony Mary Claret Catholic church on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 in Fresno. María G. Ortiz-Briones / [email protected] ...