From thebookofsaints.com Two thousand years ago, seven men were chosen by the first Christian community. The Twelve then laid hands upon them, imparting to them the Holy Spirit and ordaining them to serve and minister to the community. Of Stephen and Philip little is known, of the other five evenContinue Reading
There is much more to Saint Lawrence than a witty mind and a sense of humor. He is a model for all the servants of the servants of the servants of God. Saint Lawrence is well known for having called out to his executioners, as he was being roasted alive,Continue Reading
The history behind La Calavera Catrina, “the dapper skeleton,” is long, complicated, fascinating, and not without some controversy. But in contemporary culture it has become associated with the “Day of the Dead” celebrations. Dia de Muertos, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day, are the days in which we rememberContinue Reading
Other projects kept me from getting back to this as soon as I had hoped but I was finally able to put some time in to get it finished. This is the cross that was started at the live painting event at Easter’s Books and Gifts. It portrays the crucifixContinue Reading
New work based on a page from the Winchester Pontifical also known as the Benedictional of Saint Aethelwold.Continue Reading
Solon was procurator in Carthage when the persecution raised by Valerian entered its second year. A revolt in that city led to the deaths of many and Solon, rather than trouble himself to find the guilty, used the tragedy to turn the people against the Christians. Ten of the clergyContinue Reading
The third of three illustrations inspired by the Book of Revelation. Babylon is fallen as the King of Kings appears with his army. He is crowned with many crowns, holding a rod of iron in his hand and a sword issues from his mouth. Continue Reading
The second of three pieces inspired by the Book of Revelation. The woman clothed with the sun, the moon at her feet and a crown of stars on her head; her child has been taken up into Heaven for safety while she has been given the wings of an eagleContinue Reading
The lamb, supported by the four living creatures, opens the first four seals.Continue Reading