When light shines through stained glass windows, they can lift our souls up from our own narrow miserable awareness into His presence as we contemplate them. Light is more powerful than darkness and beautiful colourful glass works of art can touch us with a mystical, heavenly light that moves our hearts and souls towards…… Continue reading Images of Pentecost Through The Ages
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Images of Pentecost
When the Holy Spirit inspires artists to create art with, through and in Him, their creations touch our inner selves. They are not only beautiful but also imbued with a mystical essence which gives them spiritual power. When light shines through stained glass windows, they can lift our souls up from our own narrow miserable…… Continue reading Images of Pentecost
Obscure, Captivating Images of Mary
I really do not like some religious art. You know the type, pale, weak looking saints with their eyes rolled back in their heads as they gaze into heaven, pained expressions on their faces. In some of these works, Mary is contemplative or solemn but there is depth to her. Some picture her as delicate,…… Continue reading Obscure, Captivating Images of Mary
The Many Names and Faces of Jesus
CATHOLIC FEAST STARTED A NEW BOARD ON PINTEREST CALLED DIVINE COUNTENANCE. http://www.pinterest.com/catholicfeast/cf-divine-countenance/ I love that title. I have secretly wanted a board just for images of Jesus for a long time. So I went a little crazy today and pinned over 500 images, neglecting writing, crocheting, cleaning… but I had a blessed time. It was…… Continue reading The Many Names and Faces of Jesus
Christ the King in Glorious Artwork
In 1925, in an encyclical entitled Quas Primas, Pope Pius XI instituted the Solemnity of Christ the King on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, as “the crowning glory upon the mysteries of the life of Christ.” Pope Pius’s insights are powerful; in order for Jesus to be enthroned as King, he must first reign in…… Continue reading Christ the King in Glorious Artwork
Feast of the Guardian Angels
A thought for the feast day of the Guardian Angels : “Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.” — St. Augustine Some may never see with earthly eyes these heavenly beings or know that they exist. Many are unaware of the numerous ways they have protected and guided…… Continue reading Feast of the Guardian Angels
7 Quick Pinterset Takes
1 It all began at the beginning of this week when I started searching for great art for The Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since then, I have spent hours this week swimming in images on Pinterset. Some images are gorgeous, Spirit saturated images which bring me into the presence of…… Continue reading 7 Quick Pinterset Takes
Feast of the Visitation Through The Eyes of Art History
This day is called the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary because on it Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, whom, as the angel had told her, God had blessed with a son in her old age. In the Introit of the Mass the Church sings: “Hail, holy parent, who didst bring truth the King Who…… Continue reading Feast of the Visitation Through The Eyes of Art History
Mary Through The Eyes of The Orient
Illustrating the Spread of Christianity through ancient and modern images of Mary in China and Japan. Though the delicate watercolor of a Madonna and Child is among oldest visual evidences of Christianity in the Far East, the museum had prosaically dubbed it "catalog number 116027." For decades, it sat in a dimly lit case, cracked… Continue reading Mary Through The Eyes of The Orient
Epiphany
Tradition has it that the wise men who came to honor the infant Jesus were named Caspar, Balthasar,and Melchior.So we mark every doorway to the outside with their initials plus a sign of the cross and year: 20+C+B+M+14 + They had studied the Hebrew Scriptures and the Messianic prophecies of the Old Testament. Among these they found…… Continue reading Epiphany
Sharing in the Joy at Christmas
Simeon’s Moment by Ron DiCianni © 2013. Image used by Permission http://www.TapestryProductions.com The infant Jesus blessed everyone who met Him. The artist Ron DiCianni captures this truth in his painting, Simeon’s Moment. We can share in that same mystery this Christmas Season if we remain open and humble in the Presence of God in the form…… Continue reading Sharing in the Joy at Christmas
Welcome to the Art of Sue Kouma Johnson
“Artists of the world, may your many different paths all lead to that infinite Ocean of beauty where wonder becomes awe, exhilaration, unspeakable joy.” Pope John Paul II Sue’s colorful paintings in deep jewel tones of Jesus, Mary and the Saints are reminiscent of early icons but she has a style all her…… Continue reading Welcome to the Art of Sue Kouma Johnson
Mary in the Art of J. Kirk Richards: (Catholic and Living it!)
This is a link-up for any Catholic-centered posts. These would be posts that focus on Catholic decor, crafts, books, celebrations, or any other Catholic centered thoughts or activities. The posts don’t need to be fancy; just thoughts and ideas for your fellow Catholics! I went on a image search binge this week, unearthing countless images…… Continue reading Mary in the Art of J. Kirk Richards: (Catholic and Living it!)
The Hand of God
It’s Yongsung Kim. To contact the artist directly, email taimen@naver.com (I did a search, and I’m emailing the artist, too!!) from Amanda!! Detail from The Creation of Adam Sistine Chapel ceiling Hand of God – Sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn Hands with Stigmata, depicted on Franciscan church in Lienz, Austria …… Continue reading The Hand of God
Inspire Me Monday: Quotes and Art
Create With Joy Here’s What’s Inspiring me: fine art as well as quotes from by A Religious, The Peter Reilly Co, Philadelphia, 1952) Mary Young Cassatt’s unfinished painting that speaks to me about breaking free to live in the Spirit of God. The painting was done in 1880 or so and is unfinished..we are unfinished, living…… Continue reading Inspire Me Monday: Quotes and Art
Catholic Carnival
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival Hello, and welcome to Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival. We are a group of Catholic bloggers who gather weekly to share our best posts with each other. To participate, go to your blog and create a post titled Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival. In it, discuss and link to your posts for the…… Continue reading Catholic Carnival
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