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'Resurrection' by Mikhail Nesterov

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Saint Anthony of Padua

Doctor of the Church

1195-1231

Feast Day: June 13

St. Anthony is typically depicted with a book and the Infant Child Jesus, to whom He miraculously appeared, and is commonly referred to today as the "finder of lost articles." Upon exhumation, some 336 years after his death, his body was found to be corrupted, yet his tongue was totally incorrupt, so perfect were the teachings that had been formed upon it.

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. (website)

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Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, have mercy upon us!

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Hand-painting more of these prints for Art-a-Whirl!

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You have been with me from the beginning.

John 15:27

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Detail of Saint Catherine of Siena by Juan Bautista Maíno, ca. 1612-14

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Shroud of Christ Viktor Vasnetsov Date: 1901

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I am participating in Art-A-Whirl this year! If you're in the Twin Cities area, I hope you check it out!

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O Blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech thee, do thou intercede for us at the throne of divine Mercy in our present necessities, that as thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through thy prayers and patronage in heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same, and sing the praise of God forever in the land of the living. Amen.

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The Angelic Salutation

Rejoice, Virgin Birthgiver of God, Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee! Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls.

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John 21: Peter recognizes the resurrected Jesus on the shore, already cooking them breakfast.

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The thrill of hope

A weary world rejoices

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Oh Your love bled for me Oh Your blood in crimson streams Oh Your death is hell's defeat A cross meant to kill is my victory.

Is this how it is? Is this how it's always been? To exist in the face of suffering and death And somehow still keep singing Oh like Christ up on a cross Who died for us? Who died for what? Oh, don't you wanna call it off? But there's nothing else that I know how to do But to open up my arms and give it all to you

How could anything bad ever happen to you? You make a fool of death with your beauty---

and for a moment I forget to worry

Numbers 21:6-9 // Mark 15: 33-39 // My Victory, by Hillsong // Exodus 12:11-13, 12:5-7 // Free, by Florence and the Machine // St. Thomas Aquinas is Right: The Crucifixion Should Disturb You, by Shaun McAfee // Hunger, by Florence and the Machine //

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The whole creation was changed by fear, when it saw Thee, O Christ, hanging on the Cross. The sun was darkened and the foundations of the earth were shaken; all things suffered with the Creator of all. Of Thine own will Thou hast endured this for our sakes: O Lord, glory to Thee (twice).

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“The Annunciation” (Helena Vurnik, 1915)

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Prayer to End the Use of the Death Penalty

Merciful Father, we ask your blessing on all we do to build a culture of life. Hear our prayers for those impacted by the death penalty.

We pray for all people, that their lives and dignity as children of a loving God may be respected and protected in all stages and circumstances.

We pray for victims of violence and their families, that they may experience our love and support and find comfort in your compassion and in the promise of eternal life.

We pray for those on death row, that their lives may be spared, that the innocent may be freed and that the guilty may come to acknowledge their faults and seek reconciliation with you.

We pray for the families of those who are facing execution, that they may be comforted by your love and compassion.

We pray for civic leaders, that they may commit themselves to respecting every human life and ending the use of the death penalty in our land.

Compassionate Father, give us wisdom and hearts filled with your love. Guide us as we work to end the use of the death penalty and to build a society that truly chooses life in all situations.

We ask this Father through your Son Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.

Amen