Adoration of the Magi (1680-1689) by Rybotychi School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Icon of the Adoration of the Magi by the Rybotychi school, made in the 1680s. It is held in the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland.
Icon of the Adoration of the Magi by the Rybotychi school, made in the 1680s. It is held in the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland.
The ivory figures are mounted on a sheet of whalebone. This plaque is part of a series of Passion carvings that are now dispersed among Antwerp, Oslo, Paris, London, and New York. French, elephant ivory with traces of paint and gilding, 23.2 x 18.3 cm.
In his left hand the Christ Child holds a swallow. Swallows were thought to hibernate during winter in nests of mud. Their re-emergence in spring symbolized the Resurrection of Christ.
This is a list of my favorite 12 orders of Catholic nuns and sisters in no particular order. This list includes their history, and images of their habits. What is a Catholic Nun or Sister? In the Roman Catholic tradition, there are many religious institutes of nuns and sisters (the...
Learn the purpose of The Free Catholic Gallery with this short blog.
Top selling books published by Shalone Cason.
I've been feeling sick for over a week. It's mostly vertigo, but could be something else. Hopefully I can get tested today. Long story short, I'm not feeling too great about making videos and writing newsletters. So, this week, I'll just be...
Hello. We just had a hurricane and tornado here in Virginia. It knocked out the power yesterday. That was interesting. We have power again and life goes on, thanks be to God. Here are today's mental prayers Enjoy and God bless Shalone...
Hello, and welcome to another week. Rejoice! Christ is risen and you are alive. There is more time for you to follow Christ; to run the race. And, thankfully, by praying along with me you are doing exactly that. If you are struggling with some issue (maybe an illness, or...
A Christian meditation on the uniqueness of Christ.
Today's saint was a Roman soldier who became a monk.
Happy Friday and welcome to another wonderful weekend! God has been good to us lately. Although there are many problems in the world, they are only allowed for the greater good. I know, I know...it's hard to believe. How can riots, protests, lock-downs, and fake news...
A Swedish saint who was framed for murdering her husband. God revealed her innocence by miracles after her death.
Christian meditations on anxiety and trust in God.
A saint and king who worked to spread Christianity throughout Sweden.
A meditation and prayer on guardian angels
A Chinese saint from the 1800s who was beheaded by her government for being Christian.
Today, we meditate on guardian angels and a Chinese saint who was beheaded by her government for being Christian.
A meditation and prayer on a pope who emphasized papal supremacy.
A meditation and prayer on the strength that comes from heaven.
Today's meditations and saints...
A reflection and prayer on trusting in Christ during tough times.
A meditation on two saints who were put to death for converting from Islam to Christianity.
Today we meditate on penance, a nun who was sentenced to death by communists, and doing things in the name of Christ.
A short meditation on a quote from the Baltimore Catechism.
A meditation and prayer on a quote from the gospel of Matthew.
A biography and meditation on Blessed Maria who was sentenced to death in 1936 by the communist government in Spain.
A biography and meditation on St. Bridget of Sweden a 14th century woman who had constant visions of Jesus
Today we meditate on trust in Christ, Saint Theophilus who was martyred by Muslims, and the near occasion of sin.
A short meditation on a quote from the Baltimore Catechism. Read more...