Saint Francis of Assisi
2019-10-04
Commission for Saint Francis of Assisi. Commission an original work of art for a birthday, confirmation, Christmas or other special occasion, contact Deacon Lawrence here. Continue Reading
Fear and the Storm Tossed Boat
2017-08-13
Robert Louis Stevenson once told a story about a storm tossed boat. It was night and the waves brought the boat dangerously close to a rocky shore. The wind threatened to drive the boat to destruction on to the rocks. The passengers were confined below decks while the crew struggledContinue Reading
Saint Mary Magdalene and the Red Egg
2017-07-21
After Jesus rose from the dead, and after His Ascension into Heaven, Mary of Magdala traveled about the country. She proclaimed the Gospel to all she met, eagerly sharing the news, “Christ is risen!” Arriving in Rome, she sought an audience with Tiberius Caesar, intending to complain about the treatment ofContinue Reading
How to Share the Faith
2017-06-04
Why do we hesitate to share our faith? After all we have been sent out into the world to do just that. When this question is asked in surveys the answers usually fall into one of two general responses; either people do not think they are qualified or they doContinue Reading
Lawrence of Rome
2016-08-10
Cornelius, the Prefect of Rome, sat behind a table, shuffling papers, while before him stood Lawrence, last of the seven deacons. He regarded the prisoner with a certain amount of disdain. An edict, issued by the Emperor Valerian, declared that all bishops and high officials, who professed to follow JesusContinue Reading
Blessed John of Fiesole
2016-02-18
Patron of Christian Artists, John of Fiesole is known to the world as Fra Angelico. “One has to believe that this good monk has visited paradise and been allowed to choose his models there.” – Michelangelo Buonarotti Blessed John of Fiesole, pray for us. Continue Reading
The Cross of Victory
2015-03-10
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
Saint Francis of Assisi
2014-10-01
Icon of Saint Francis of Assisi, commissioned by the Franciscan Monastery, Washington D.C.Continue Reading
Saint Michael
2014-08-27
In ancient times inexplicable events were attributed to the actions of spirits, angels or demons. Traditionally, Saint Gabriel, the angel of the Annunciation, communicates God’s will to us. Through Saint Raphael we may experience God’s healing and guidance, and Saint Michael the Archangel offers us God’s protection. These days thatContinue Reading