In this companion to devotions on the Passion, author Paul Thigpen takes readers on a 40-day journey through the heart-rending last hours of Jesus. Filled with key passages from scripture and thoughtful reflections, Thigpen also includes the vivid meditations of Anne Catherine Emmerich and Maria of Agreda who long-ago wrote about the harsh reality of Jesus' death on the cross. Readers will kneel with Jesus in Gethsemane, stand before Herod and Pontius Pilate, experience the scourging at the pillar, weep with Mary on Golgotha, and watch in horror as Christ is crucified. Finally, readers will shout for grateful joy for the priceless gift God gives us in the sacrifice of His Son. This book also includes Holly McClure's behind-the-scenes look at the major motion picture, The Passion of The Christ. You'll get an up-close and personal view from the movie set in Italy where you'll discover the heart of Mel Gibson. Paul Thigpen is the author of 30 books and more than 500 articles on Christian faith, life, and history. He is also the founder and executive director of The Stella Maris Center for Faith and Culture. Holly McClure is a Christin film critic and has appeared on FOX News, CNN, and many other television and radio programs. She traveled to Italy to be on the set of the filming of The Passion of The Christ.