We know very little about this righteous man, but we do know some things. We know he was tempted. When Joseph became aware of Mary’s pregnancy, he had several options. He could have brought her before the village court but he was unwilling to expose her to shame. He consideredContinue Reading
Father,the image of the Virgin is found in the Church.Mary had a faith that your Spirit preparedand a love that never knew sin,for you kept her sinless from the first moment of her conception.Trace in our actions the lines of her love,in our hearts her readiness of faith.Prepare once againContinue Reading
Happy Saint Nicholas Day! Father,hear our prayers for mercy,and by the help of Saint Nicholaskeep us safe from all danger,and guide us on the way of salvation.Grant this through our Lord, Jesus Christ your Son,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever,AmenContinue Reading
©Lawrence Klimecki (Private Commission) In ancient times, for political reasons, a king may have have had many wives, none of whom would be styled “Queen.” The title of queen was reserved for the king’s mother. The queen mother was accorded much respect and devotion, not only by the people butContinue Reading
Samples from a series commissioned by an RCIA group. May 1st is the feast day of Saint Joseph the Worker. Saint Joseph ©Lawrence Klimecki In early Christian art Saint Joseph was depicted as an old, sometimes decrepit man, in order to accentuate Mary’s virginity and so as not to detractContinue Reading
© Lawrence Klimecki On Sunday, October 21, Kateri Tekakwitha was formally recognized as a saint, one whose life was so conformed to the suffering Christ that she now resides with Him in Heaven. (Private Commission)Continue Reading
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A selection of images of saints from private commissions.Continue Reading
Samples from a series of drawings commissioned by Liturgy Training Publications.Continue Reading