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.
Stay With Us, Lord
Jesus will abide with us if only we ask. (See Lk. 24: 28-29)
Like Sheep Without a Shepherd
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Mt.9:36)
Dear Jesus…
Below are two earlier stages of many of this nearly refined painting. Pure and innocent, a child attuned to heaven.
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.
Brother Sparrow
St. Francis, often a statue feature of many gardens, is remembered for his joy in all creatures of earth. To him, they were all his brothers and sisters. I used a painting knife to drag on the last layers of paint for a rough, stoney look.
Rescued
Angel Guardian
This is a special commission for a new baby. It will be signed in lower left corner.
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.