Book of Gospels - Catholic Stock Photo
The Book of the Gospels or Evangeliary contains the full text of the passages from all four gospels that the deacon or priest is to read or chant at Mass in the course of the liturgical year.
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Saint Sebald (1521) by Sebald Beham - Catholic Coloring Page
Almost all details of the life of Sebaldus are uncertain. However various legends about his life have been recorded. One of the earliest legends (ca 1280) claims Sebaldus was a contemporary of Henry III (died 1056) and was of Franconian origin.
Martyrdom of Saint Margaret (1608–1611) by Giuseppe Cesari - Public Domain Catholic Painting
According to the ancient Martyrologies, Margaret was the daughter of a pagan priest named Aedesius. Her mother having died soon after her birth, Margaret was nursed by a Christian woman five or six leagues (6.9–8.3 miles) from Antioch.
Code of Rubrics at Latin Mass - Catholic Stock Photo
The Code of Rubrics is a three-part liturgical document promulgated in 1960 under Pope John XXIII, which in the form of a legal code indicated the liturgical and sacramental law governing the celebration of the Roman Rite Mass and Divine Office.
Virgin and Child (1518–1525) by Sebald Beham - Catholic Coloring Page
Virgin and Child was clearly meant to be seen from a distance. The large, uncluttered composition allows the flowing lines to stand out. Its creator, Sebald Beham, meant it for public devotion of the Madonna.
Saint Ursula (16th Century) by Giuseppe Cesari - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Saint Ursula is a legendary Romano-British Christian saint, died on 21 October 383. Her feast day in the pre-1970 General Roman Calendar is 21 October.
Silhouette of St. Peter's Basilica at Sundown (Vatican) - Catholic Stock Photo
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano), or simply Saint Peter's Basilica (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), is a church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City, the papal enclave that is within the city of Rome.
Christ at the Table of Simon the Pharisee (1541–1545) by Sebald Beham - Bible Coloring Page
Placing Jesus in a familiar domestic setting emphasized his humanity, and let Sebald Beham indulge the northern love of specificity. The tall cup held by the standing figure is a Stangenglass (pole glass), and the short cup on the table is a Krautstrunk (cabbage stalk).
Les Murmures de l'Amour (1889) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Some might say this image—named Whisperings of Love— is a depiction of Cupid and a young girl. However, Bouguereau was a French Catholic, studied for the priesthood, and made many Catholic themed images.
Chasuble Noire (Cathédrale de Lombez, France) - Catholic Stock Photo
"A chasuble is the sleeveless outer vestment worn by the celebrant at Mass. Its color is prescribed according to the seasons of the Church or the particular feast being celebrated.
Temperance (1539) by Sebald Beham - Catholic Coloring Page
Temperance is known by her two pitchers, which she uses to dilute wine with water. She personifies restraint or the middle way, as suggested by her position between a sphere and a cube.
L'Innocence (1893) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The lamb is a commonly used symbol of innocence's nature. In Christianity, for example, Jesus is referred to as the "Lamb of God", thus emphasizing his sinless nature.
Monogram of Christ (500s, Syria) - Catholic Stock Photo
The superimposed Greek letters chi and rho, the first two letters of Christ’s name, was a popular early Christian symbol.
Departure of the Prodigal Son (1540) by Sebald Beham - Bible Coloring Page
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the parables of Jesus in the Bible, appearing in Luke 15:11–32. In the story, a father has two sons. The younger son asks for his portion of inheritance from his father, who grants his son's request.
El Mercado (17th Century) by Aureliano Milani - Public Domain Catholic Painting
In early Western Europe, markets developed close to monasteries, castles or royal residences. Priories and aristocratic manorial households created considerable demand for goods and services - both luxuries and necessities and also afforded some protection to merchants and traders.
Ciborium of Sant'Ambrogio (Milan) - Catholic Stock Photo
In ecclesiastical architecture, a ciborium ("ciborion": κιβώριον in Greek) is a canopy or covering supported by columns, freestanding in the sanctuary, that stands over and covers the altar in a basilica or other church.
Saint Paul (1589) by Hendrick Goltzius - Catholic Coloring Page
The Dutch Mannerist Hendrik Goltzius was the leading printmaker of his time. A virtuoso engraver, innovative woodblock cutter, and superb draftsman, Goltzius continues to inspire awe with his wondrous technique and to convert even the most jaded art spectators to print enthusiasts.
The Mystical Marriage of Saint Francis of Assisi (1437–1444) by Stefano di Giovanni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The painting was originally part of a polyptych at Sansepolcro, where it was seen by Piero della Francesca. It portrays St. Francis of Assisi while ideally marrying the three Theological Virtues, Faith, Hope and Charity, through the donation of a ring to them.
Great Templar Procession (Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain) - Catholic Stock Photo
The annual May procession by Knights Templars is one of the highlights of the year in this town in Murcia, in southern Spain.
Saint Andrew (1589) by Hendrick Goltzius - Catholic Coloring Page
The Dutch Mannerist Hendrik Goltzius was the leading printmaker of his time. A virtuoso engraver, innovative woodblock cutter, and superb draftsman, Goltzius continues to inspire awe with his wondrous technique and to convert even the most jaded art spectators to print enthusiasts.
The Virgin With Angels (1900) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The star-haloed Virgin holds the infant Jesus in her arms. She is standing in front of a throne with Byzantine motifs, inlaid with colored stones. With his legs curled up, the child raises his arms, making the gesture of Christ blessing.
Christ and the Last Judgement Sculpture by Geoffroy-Dechaume (Paris, France) - Catholic Stock Photo
The Sainte-Chapelle is a royal chapel in the Gothic style. Construction began sometime after 1238 and the chapel was consecrated on 26 April 1248.
Saint John (1589) by Hendrick Goltzius - Catholic Coloring Page
The Dutch Mannerist Hendrik Goltzius was the leading printmaker of his time. A virtuoso engraver, innovative woodblock cutter, and superb draftsman, Goltzius continues to inspire awe with his wondrous technique and to convert even the most jaded art spectators to print enthusiasts.
Saint Longinus (1050) by Meister der Nea-Moni-Kirche - Public Domain Byzantine Icon
Longinus (/ˌlɒnˈdʒaɪnəs/) is the name given to the unnamed Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus with a lance and who in medieval and some modern Christian traditions is described as a convert to Christianity. His name first appeared in the apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus.