December 12 is the feast of La Virgen de Guadalupe, Our Lady of Guadalupe. In 1521 – Our Blessed Mother appeared to San Juan Diego on the Hill of Tepeyac, near Mexico City. It is a marvelous story to tell children. To prove that…… Continue reading Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrated in Art
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The Assumption of Mary in Art and Word
Juvenal, Bishop of Jerusalem, at the Council of Chalcedon (451), made known to the Emperor Marcian and Pulcheria, who wished to possess the body of the Mother of God, that Mary died in the presence of all the Apostles, but that her tomb, when opened upon the request of St. Thomas, was found empty; wherefrom the…… Continue reading The Assumption of Mary in Art and Word
The Trinity in Art and Parables
1. The most traditional and popular explanation of the Trinity is St. Patrick’s description. The Trinity is like the cloverleaf with three separate sections yet part of the same leaf. I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through a belief in the Threeness, Through a confession of the Oneness Of the…… Continue reading The Trinity in Art and Parables
The Annunciation Through New Eyes
Modern artist cast a new light on the Annunciation and reach a new generation who are perhaps turned off by some sentimental, pious art. Gottfried Helnwein The Annunciation is celebrated on March 25th.The artistic tradition continues through hundreds, why even thousands of years because modern artists are still fascinated by Mary…… Continue reading The Annunciation Through New Eyes
Celebrating the Courage of the Wise Men
The Epiphany of the Lord celebrates Christ’s manifestation to the Gentiles, to us, symbolized by Christ’s manifestation to the Magi or the Wise Men. For me, Epiphany also triggers a longing for more of His presence. On Epiphany, we ask God to not only shine His light in our hearts but to protect our homes…… Continue reading Celebrating the Courage of the Wise Men
Worth Revisiting: 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 Worth Revisiting: Christ the King in Glorious Artwork
Art History Reveals The Nativity of Mary
The most important fact of her life, that Jesus was born of her, is enough to tell her whole story. What more do you want to know? What further inquire would you make concerning the Virgin? It is enough for you that she is the Mother of God. What beauty, I as you, what virtue,…… Continue reading Art History Reveals The Nativity of Mary
Parables and Images Try to Explain the Trinity
1. The most traditional and popular explanation of the Trinity is St. Patrick’s description The Trinity is like the cloverleaf with three separate sections yet part of the same leaf. I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through a belief in the Threeness, Through a confession of the Oneness Of…… Continue reading Parables and Images Try to Explain the Trinity
Pentecost Revealed Through Art
Judson Studios St. Peter’s Basilica 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…… Continue reading Pentecost Revealed Through Art
The Magi Sought Fearlessly, Adored Humbly
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The Epiphany of the Lord celebrates Christ’s manifestation to the Gentiles, to us, symbolized by Christ’s manifestation to the Magi or the Wise Men. For me, Epiphany also triggers a longing for more of His presence. On Epiphany, we ask God to not only shine His light in our hearts…
Art Celebrates The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
In English, it is called The Exaltation of the Holy Cross in the official translation of the Roman Missal, while the 1973 translation called it The Triumph of the Cross. The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated every year on September 14, recalls three historical events: the finding of the True Cross by…… Continue reading Art Celebrates The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Nativity of the Virgin Mary Throughout Art History
The most important fact of Mary’s life, that Jesus was born of her, is enough to tell her whole story. What more do you want to know?
Unique Catholic Artist- Fr. Sieger Koder
The German priest-painter, Father Sieger Köder, died in Ellwangen, Germany. on 9 February 2015 just after his 90th birthday. He was born in Wasseralfingen in Swabia and was a prisoner of war during World War II. He participated in the Catholic Neudeutschland movement, trained as a silversmith and painter and worked as a secondary school…… Continue reading Unique Catholic Artist- Fr. Sieger Koder
The Magi Sought Fearlessly, Adored Humbly
The Epiphany of the Lord celebrates Christ’s manifestation to the Gentiles, to us, symbolized by Christ’s manifestation to the Magi or the Wise Men. For me, Epiphany also triggers a longing for more of His presence. On Epiphany, we ask God to not only shine His light in our hearts but to protect our homes…… Continue reading The Magi Sought Fearlessly, Adored Humbly
The Feast of the Archangels Celebrated in Paint, Glass, Stone, Marble…
Today we celebrate the feast of the Archangels St. Michael- Who is like God St. Gabriel- Man of God or Strength of God St. Raphael- Divine healer Angels are mentioned over 3000 times in scripture, but these three are the only ones ever mentioned by name Archangel St. Michael- St. Michael is the prince of the Angels, the…… Continue reading The Feast of the Archangels Celebrated in Paint, Glass, Stone, Marble…
Marian Art Reveals the Beautiful Face of Sorrow
Mary, by sharing her Son’s sorrow, offers us a pathway through her heart to the heart of Christ, especially when we are in pain.
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Expressed in Art
The origins of the holidays are related to the finding by St. Helena relics of the cross at the beginning of the fourth century and dedication in Jerusalem basilica in his honor in 335. At memento of this event – after September 14 – the Church celebrates the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy…… Continue reading Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Expressed in Art
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
The Annunciation Through New Eyes
“And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the…… Continue reading The Annunciation Through New Eyes
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