I had no idea that Michelangelo’s Pietà came to the United States:
You have to go to Rome to see the original Pietà. But if you can’t make it that far, there are two exact replicas New York City.
If you can’t make it to New York, Here are some photos… More…
Faith builds on experience and gives it deeper meaning…
An art reflection from one of my students. The original article includes the painting, which did not appear in this reblogged post.
Our Lady of Light
Since Thursday is the day when we contemplate the Luminous Mysteries, instituted by Blessed John Paul II, I decided to dedicate today’s article to Our Lady of Light, depicted in the painting above by Russian artist, Natalia Tsarkova. (Click on the photo above for a larger image).
Before I explain the painting, here is a video explaining the artist’s relationship with the late John Paul II. More…
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William Holman Hunt: Light of the World
“At every time and in every place God draws close to man. He calls together all men, scattered and divided by sin, into the unity of his family, the Church.”
By Fr Alex Yeung
The practice of bullfighting is often linked to Rome, even as a kind of cathartic substitute for human gladiatorial contests. More…
More fabulous work from Br de Avila.
You might also be interested in: Original St Joseph Artwork.
Some original artwork and a brief reflection from one of my students for the Feast of St. Joseph. Well, the art is from the Brother, the reflection is from Pope Benedict.
By Fr Jason Smith
I have found no better representation of conversion and penance in art than The Penitent Magdalene, by George de la Tour. Though simple, it expresses the essential elements behind every conversion, and we can find in it powerful lessons to apply to our own life. Let’s take a closer look.
The Penitent Magdalen, George de la Tour
The Innocent Eye Test, by Mark Tansey : A Musing…
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I think of the painted picture as an embodiment of the very problem that we face with the notion “reality.” The problem or question is More…
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