Stations of the Risen Christ
Stations of the Risen Christ: Resurrection Meditations is meant to inspire people to pray and meditate on the Scriptural passages relating to Jesus Christ rising from the dead, and his subsequent appearances to over 500 disciples. Stations of the Risen Christ capture fourteen vignettes from the Gospel writings of John, Luke, and Matthew. A brief meditation follows each of the fourteen Scripture readings to motivate Christians to pray and acquire a deeper understanding of these divine mysteries. By praying the Stations of the Risen Christ during the Easter season to complement the Stations of the Cross for Lent, we are witnessing to our belief in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and that Christ will clothe us in a resurrected body in the days to come.
Plot/Idea: 6 out of 10
Originality: 5 out of 10
Prose: 5 out of 10
Character/Execution: 5 out of 10
Overall: 5.25 out of 10
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: Heelan proposes a helpful concept that will resonate with its intended audience. He presents biblical verses and interpretations succinctly and efficiently.
Prose: Heelan’s prose is both emphatic and lyrical with pleasantly evocative descriptions. At times, he attempts to elevate the text by using a style that instead comes across as too ornate and overwrought.
Originality: Stations of the Risen Christ will meet the expectations of readers looking for basic biblical inspiration.
Character Development/Execution: Heelan’s execution is simple and concise. He is to-the-point in his instruction, but some readers may feel there is something missing from his writing, as he rarely ventures beyond summarizing or paraphrasing the religious text he introduces.
Date Submitted: November 01, 2021
