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...
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A short reflection on a quote from the gospel of Matthew.
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A reflection and prayer on righteousness. Read more...
Today we meditate on the Truth, the Carmelite nuns of Compiegne, and communion with God. Enjoy...
A reflection and prayer on the truth. Read more...
A meditation and prayer on Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Carmelites. Read more...
A reflection and prayer on communion with God. Read more...
A reflection and prayer on a quote from St. Ambrose. Read more...
A reflection and prayer on St. Bonaventure who was a theologian and Cardinal who brought peace and prominence to the Franciscan Order.
Welcome to another great day for mental prayer. Today we pray about communing with God, we learn about St. Bonaventure, and focus on a quote from St. Ambrose.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American to be recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
A minute meditation on a quote from St. Ambrose. Read more...
Thanks again for subscribing to the newsletter! I hope these prayers find you well. Today we reflect on the kingship of Christ, St. Teresa (the first Chilean to be canonized) and patience.
“Have patience even until His visitation.” a reflection on a quote from Sirach. Read more...
A reflection and prayer on St. Teresa de los Andes who was a nun and the first person from Chile to be canonized. Read more...
A reflection and prayer on the kingship of Christ. Read more...
A reflection and prayer on keeping the commandments of God. Read more...
St. Theodosius was one of the founders of Russian monasticism. He reformed monasteries and promoted spiritual life in Kiev. Read more...
A reflection and prayer on a quote from the Shepherd of Hermas. Read more...
A biography and meditation on St Veronica Giuliani. Read more...
“All the kingdoms of this world are worth nothing to me” A short reflection on a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch. Read more...
Today we meditate on helping others reach their eternal reward, St. Maria Chaira is the saint of the day and today's quote is from the Shepherd of Hermas. Enjoy!
"Bow your knees, pray to the Lord, and glorify His name because He deemed you worthy." A minute meditation on the Shepherd of Hermas
Saint of the Day Mental Prayer for July 8. St Maria Chaira became a nun and missionary who went to spread the faith in China. Read more...