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 24, 2008
Mother of Japan, Sunday of the Third Week of Lent
"Eve believed the devil and the world perished! Mary put her faith in the Angel of God
How lovely this one is, Micki. I really enjoy seeing Mary and Jesus depicted in as many different ways as this world has to offer. Best Regards, Lynneda
Lynneda, please send me an email with subject: IT'S ME LYNNEDA. I will send you the Lenten activity. My email address is easter4g@yahoo.com. Hope it works this time :-).
How lovely this one is, Micki. I really enjoy seeing Mary and Jesus depicted in as many different ways as this world has to offer.
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The Oriental way of painting is one of simple loveliness...I especially love the sweet tenderness of little Jesus toward His Mother.
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What a wonderful discovery! I would like to see more like this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow very lovely, Micki!
ReplyDeleteLynneda, please send me an email with subject: IT'S ME LYNNEDA. I will send you the Lenten activity. My email address is
easter4g@yahoo.com.
Hope it works this time :-).
Micki, thanks for your advice!
Really beautiful. My sister loves Japanese images, I will have to show her this.
ReplyDeleteHave done so, easter.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards, Lynneda
Lynneda - Yes, I'm always amazed myself when I see some of the different nationalities depicted. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteD.S. - How could he not show His love...the eyes show it all. Thank you.
Irene - I have lots to share so keep checking.
Nan - Thank you for stopping by.
Easter - I always love when you stop by also. Your poetry always touches my soul. What more can we enjoy...pictures and words! Wow!
Catholicandgop - Yes, please share. I love the Oriental cards myself.