For Passion Week, America presents two slide shows spotlighting the Holy Triduum in two very different parts of the world: Scottsdale, Arizona [3] and the Cuzco area of Peru [4].

In 2009 America's editors reflected on the season in light of the seven cardinal virtues and their opposing vices.

"The Smiling Christ," [5] Peter Schineller, S.J.

"A Little Patience," [6] Patricia A. Kossmann

"Bon Appetit!" [7]Karen Sue Smith

"Charity As Cure," [8]George M. Anderson

"Try a Little Kindness," [9] Peter Schineller, S.J.

"A Sorrowful Joy," [10] [10]James Martin, S.J.

In addition, these essays from our Books & Culture section use artwork as a way to meditate on the Lenten and Easter season.

"The Everyday Cross," [11] [11]Leo O'Donovan, S.J.

"Jesus the Prisoner," [12] John Coleman, S.J.

"Christ in the Garden," [13] Franco Mormando

"Contemporary Crucifixion," [14] Karen Sue Smith