5x7in St.Ephrem Icon PleinAir2023

5x7in St.Ephrem Icon PleinAir2023An original icon of St. Ephrem from our June Prayer Card Club! St. Ephrem, often called the "Harp of the Holy Spirit," composed extensive hymns (Madrashe) praising Mary and defending her role as the Mother of God. This style of poetic hymns is attributed to him. As someone who struggled with poetry in HS, it's so cool to see the fruits of it now and how God chose to speak through Ephrem. What an epic way to share the Gospel and teach church doctrine.

and prayer

This round library was the perfect first sketch

or some semblance of a caprese

are hand painted

oil on wood panel

not on the child but on His future mission

She continued to pray and give her possessions to the poor during this time

and the larches are all quite the sight after a tough hike

Beneath it

Thomas Aquinas from our February Prayer Card Club

Joseph is then found close to both Mary and Jesus-a reminder of his role as a protector and guardian of the Holy Family

these sandwiches were a staple during my time in Nice