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Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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.

By the Name of Mary

We sometimes forget that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was so like us in so many ways. Swallowed up in the human condition, she too had hardship and uncertainty stretching her faith into an unknown future. She was at one time just a girl who generously gave her yes.

Mary, Light of Christians

December 31 marks the end of a year on the eve of a new one. The Catholic Church celebrates also with a Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God on January 1. Her yes brought us the birth of Jesus, the Incarnate Word, so we honor her unique role in God’s plan. Holy Mary, Mother […]

Dwelling Place of God

This is an older painting that was sold a few years ago, but I do not think I ever put it on this blog.