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Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

Restful Waters

In the original Hebrew, “still waters” (Hebrew mayim she’elim) refers to calm, life-giving streams, in contrast to turbulent rivers. In ancient Israel, still waters were rare and precious, and sheep could safely approach them www.pinnaclemessage.com. Ps. 23:2-3

Mary, Mother of Sorrows

This was a special request from a customer to paint the Sorrowful Mother from a small public domain image. Traditionally, the Church contemplates Seven Sorrows that would, according to the prophet Simeon, pierce her heart. Luke 2:35 1 – The prophecy of Simeon 2 – The flight into Egypt 3 – The losing of the […]

Holy Mary #3

I have painted numerous versions of the Mother of Jesus and have used almost all titles I can think of! So, I already named two others “Holy Mary”, and for lack of any more brain cells, this painting is #3 of the same name.

You Light My Way

These whimsical Shepherd and sheep paintings are popular these days.

Light of Truth

I am always striving to meet our contemporary believers with my images of Jesus and Mary.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

14 x 11″ oil paint on artist board, special commission In 1531, Our Lady appeared to Aztec Juan Diego, leaving her image on his cloak (tilma). To this day the image is venerated and celebrated, especially in Mexico. Throughout the Catholic Church, December 12 is the Feastday of Mary under this title, as we honor […]