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
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Jesus with the "Fishers of Men", Second Sunday of Lent
Is Jesus asking you to change the position of your nets? You too might catch something rewarding.
Be sure to click on the picture to see it enlarged.
It really is worth enlarging this one, Micki, as you advise (but then I always think it is): the detail is staggering. It reminds me of a huge fishing net kept in Ely Cathedral, where visitors tie on tags of wool, to show themselves as "caught in Jesus' net". The net is swamped with multi-coloured bits of wool. Best Regards, Lynneda
The comment with the beautiful picture gives me pause. I have always been attracted to the Carmelite spirituality but now have attended two Third Order Dominican meetings (impossible for me to attend the Carmelite meetings--too far away). So this is altering my previous way of going. Help me discern, Oh Jesus.
I have the best commenting friends. Thank you once again for adding intrest to the blog with your personal thoughts and feelings. I hope and pray the cards and words bring joy to you and ALL OF YOU certainly add joy and added inspiration to me. God bless you all and I hope HE brings you through Lent with many blessings and graces.
Thankyou for the reflection..
ReplyDeleteIt really is worth enlarging this one, Micki, as you advise (but then I always think it is): the detail is staggering. It reminds me of a huge fishing net kept in Ely Cathedral, where visitors tie on tags of wool, to show themselves as "caught in Jesus' net". The net is swamped with multi-coloured bits of wool.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards, Lynneda
The comment with the beautiful picture gives me pause. I have always been attracted to the Carmelite spirituality but now have attended two Third Order Dominican meetings (impossible for me to attend the
ReplyDeleteCarmelite meetings--too far away). So this is altering my previous way of going. Help me discern, Oh Jesus.
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This one is very beautiful Ms. Micki! :-D Thank you for posting this one!
ReplyDelete"Is Jesus asking you to change the position of your nets?
ReplyDeleteYou too might catch something rewarding."
Micki, my heart is pounding with joy. I have to relish this one in my quiet time and see what God has to say to me...
This question is one to really think about. Hmnnn....got to meditate on this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I have the best commenting friends. Thank you once again for adding intrest to the blog with your personal thoughts and feelings. I hope and pray the cards and words bring joy to you and ALL OF YOU certainly add joy and added inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all and I hope HE brings you through Lent with many blessings and graces.
Good perspective on setbacks...
ReplyDeletetheprincess - Great thought to consider the "set-backs" in our life regarding this quote. Thanks.
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