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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.

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 […]

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 […]