Grace to Paint

 

Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

Laughing Jesus

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

Upon Our Waters

A bit whimsical of Jesus who walked upon our waters, perhaps this is a smile and a lift in stormy times.

Christmas Cards

From my oil painting “Child of Light”, I had these Christmas cards printed. If interested, they are now for sale on my art shop, 20 cards and envelopes in a set for $22. If you click on the Art Shop button at the top of this blog page (or below), you will see it as […]

In Him My Rest

Psalm 62:5: “Yes, my soul, find rest in God.” Scroll below to see beginnings.

Heart of Darkness

And so begins the Sacred Triduum, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. In the timeless words of the poet Joyce Kilmer: Lord, Thou didst suffer more for me Than all the hosts of land and sea. So let me render back again This millionth of Thy gift. Amen. (Prayer of a Soldier in France)

Child of Light

While the world celebrates New Year’s Day, on January 1 in the Catholic Church, the Solemnity of the Mother of God is also celebrated. Mary’s yes brought Light to the world.

Rear Guard

“The God of Israel will protect you from behind.” (Is. 52:12)

By Paths Unknown

“I will lead them in paths that they have not known… ” (Is. 42:16)