Rodrigues' personal relationship with the face of Christ.
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The Beloved Face
The Beloved Face
The Ideal
Rodrigues had always loved the face of Christ. He imagined it as beautiful and strong. He felt a romantic fascination.
The Source of Strength
This face sustained him in Macao, in the hut, and in prison. It was his closest companion.
Significance
The Trampled Christ
The Trampled Christ
The Image Speaks
The face on the fumie was worn and sad. It told Rodrigues to trample. It said it was born to be trampled on.
The Union in Suffering
Rodrigues felt a strange joy. He was united with Christ in pain. The relationship was transformed from admiration to solidarity.
Significance
