Grace to Paint

 

Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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race to Paint

Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

Light of Truth

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

Jesus the Healer

This work was painted five years ago and sold; I enter it here because I am a bit behind in my own choices for this weekly blog. With three other requests underway, I am resorting to a past post. Lately, I notice that my paintings have been a bit tight, and this portrait of Jesus […]

Joy to the World

From a free photo I transformed the images into toddler Jesus and Mary whose life at that time had to be full of joy.

Whoever Believes

In the night time talk with Nicodemus, Jesus said, “…whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ” (Jn.3:16)

Tender Shepherd

An old tv version of “Peter Pan” had a sweet song that was the Darling children’s night prayer. “Tender Shepherd, Tender Shepherd watches over all His sheep…” a line from the song. It just seemed a fitting title for this work.

To Such As These

But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”. (Lk. 18:16)

My Light

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?” (Ps. 27)

Laughing Jesus

There are plenty of incongruities in the human condition that could make God laugh.