Here is a painting of Christ crucified by Saint Alphonsus Liguori. I have been reading the private revelations of St. Bridget and come to the conclusion that I have not seen many crucifixes or depictions of the crucifixion that really show Christ's suffering. I won't get on the topic of more accurate or graphic depictions of Christ's suffering on the Cross, but I think it is important that we don't insulate ourselves from the bitter pain of His Passion in such depictions.
Why did Christ suffer unless it was required of His love to secure our redemption? Not only that but to show us the depth of His love and to teach us that suffering matters. Do you agree?
Here is a link to The Fifteen Prayers of St. Bridget of Sweden on Christ's Passion.
The book from TAN on her revelations is inspiring as well. You know what the Church says about private revelation - take it or leave it - it's not core to the faith.
