IMAGO SACRA MILLE GRATIARUM VALET. ("A holy picture is worth a thousand graces")................... This blog is a means to show some of my holy card collection along with some interesting thoughts and inspirations. "....artists have the privilege in the Church and throughout history, to open up so that people can see the mystery of God. The artist speaks, not just literally, but symbolically. Visual images, if well done, can move us. That's a ministry." Quote from Brother Michael Moran, C.P
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Jesus, Child, Cross, Thursday of the Second Week of Lent
"The Cross is my sure salvation. The Cross I always worship. The Cross of our Lord is with me. The Cross is my refuge."
Thankyou Micki, for this beautiful portrayal of Jesus and our willingness to carry the Cross. It is especially during Lent that we really think about our role as "cross-bearers with Christ". Pope Benedict said something about Lent being a time of retreat...I really like that perspective very much.
Again, a beautiful portrayal of Jesus' tender compassion towards a child, thank you Micki. Oh yes, He might ask her to be willing to carry the cross, but even in this lovely, lovely card we can see He stands ready to help her with its weight. My Best Regards, Lynneda
What a cute picture of a child and Jesus! It reminds me of my little one who still comes to me (Thank you, God! :-) ) asking me questions, wanting answers...
I wonder if the child is asking Jesus, "What is this Cross? What does it mean to carry one?"
Thank you Micki! I loved reading everyone's comments! :-)
Thankyou Micki, for this beautiful portrayal of Jesus and our willingness to carry the Cross. It is especially during Lent that we really think about our role as
ReplyDelete"cross-bearers with Christ". Pope Benedict said something about Lent being a time of retreat...I really like that perspective very much.
d.s.
Thank You Micki,
ReplyDeleteFr. John Randall a wise and holy priest always tells us that the only way to get to Jesus is by way of his Holy Cross.
Again, a beautiful portrayal of Jesus' tender compassion towards a child, thank you Micki. Oh yes, He might ask her to be willing to carry the cross, but even in this lovely, lovely card we can see He stands ready to help her with its weight.
ReplyDeleteMy Best Regards, Lynneda
What a beautiful card and how comforting to know that Jesus is always ready to help us carry our crosses.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the effort you put into making this wonderful website.
Kay
d.s. - I love the idea of being a "cross-bearer"...its the fear of that cross though.
ReplyDeleteed - I love when you quote your good friend Fr. Randall.
Lynneda - Yes, it is comforting to know that He is ready to help...we just have to remember that.
Kay - Thank you....and you are also special to put forth such beautiful cards and effort on your blog too.
What a cute picture of a child and Jesus! It reminds me of my little one who still comes to me (Thank you, God! :-) ) asking me questions, wanting answers...
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the child is asking Jesus, "What is this Cross? What does it mean to carry one?"
Thank you Micki! I loved reading everyone's comments! :-)