The Matthew 25 Journey
LOCATION
Cleveland, Ohio
DISTANCE
10 km
DURATION
2 h 20 min
MODE
Walkable route
CHARISM
Compassion
Discover Timothy Schmalz’s Matthew 25 Collection in Cleveland, a sculptural journey inspired by Christ’s call to serve the hungry, the stranger, the sick, and those most in need.
Each artwork reflects a passage from Matthew 25, inviting visitors to recognize human dignity and encounter the presence of Christ in others. Together with Be Welcoming, this collection transforms public spaces into places of reflection, compassion, and connection.
Start Your Journey
Discover the story behind each sculpture through free audio guides.
Your Recommended Journey Through Cleveland
Angels Unawares
Saint Peter’s Square
2 min
Be Welcoming
Saint Peter’s Square
10 min
When I Was Sick
Santo Spirito Hospital
1 min
When I Was Hungry and Thristy
Santo Spirito Hospital
24 min
When I Was a Stranger
Basilica San Lorenzo in Lucina
29 min
When I Was Naked
Basilica St. Peter in Chains
24 min
Homeless Jesus
Community of Sant’ Egidio
51 min
When I Was in Prison
Basilica St. Paul Outside the Walls
When I Was Hungry and Thirsty
Old Stone Church - 91 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113
23 min
Homeless Jesus
Saint Malachi Parish - 2459 Washington Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
9 min
When I Was Naked
Malachi House - 2810 Clinton Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
7 min
When I Was Sick
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital - 1730 West 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113 (Corner of Main Entrance on West 25th St)
24 min
When I Was a Stranger
Cleveland - 2054 West 47th St., Cleveland, OH 44102 (On the Urban Community School Campus)
36 min
When I Was in Prison
The Wholeness Project - 3389 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
42 min
Be Welcoming
St. Augustine Catholic Church - 2486 West 14th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Share Your Journey
Inspire others by sharing your experience and reflections from this journey of compassion.
I came across “Homeless Jesus” in Trastevere, and through it, I discovered this wonderful artist. I was deeply moved by his vision of seeing Jesus in the most destitute—as he himself put it. I loved this work. Thank you very much!
María Alejandra del Campo
Argentina
I wasn’t aware of this sculpture tour in Rome, and that’s how I discovered Tim Schmalz. I really loved doing it, and it moved me deeply. Thank you!
Caroline
United States
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“Every sculpture is an invitation to see the face of Christ in those we meet along the way”
– Timothy Schmalz
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