Sunday Meditation: A Study in Contrasts -- Fra Angelico's Paintings of the Annunciation

The old Eve and the new Eve; Eve's no; Mary's yes; disobedience vs. obedience; pride vs. humility. Whom do I resemble more -- Eve or Mary? 

All Saints Day Meditation in Art

We visited many churches and shrines on our recent cross country trip. Here are a few portraits in stained glass and sculpture that reminded me of the rich patronage of our Catholic heritage. All you angels and saints, pray for us on this All Saints night and on the vigil of all Souls Day.

The Holy Family and ourModel for the Domestic Church



Our Lady of Guadalup, Patroness of the Americas



Simeon, a great model for grandparents!

  

<>St. Thomas More, one of my favorite saints. 

St. John the Evangelist: Our Model for Sharing the Faith

St. Peter: Let us imitate him and be a rock of faith.