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Monastique Carmille 15ml
For over fifty years, the Carmelite nuns in Kew, Victoria have been producing skin and beauty products to support themselves and their monastery. Monastique products are made from the finest ingredients, and all with the sisters’ trademark peace, prayer and unhurried care. Monastique is a pleasure to give and joy to receive.
Finding Jesus in the Temple 1000 Piece Puzzle
William Holman Hunt's The Finding of Jesus in the Temple contrasts the light of Christ with the darkness of ritual without faith. The breathtaking intricacy of the temple interior is a feast for the eyes, with each golden column decorated differently; fine wooden tracery screens the space, and the ceiling forms a pattern of jewel-like glass. To the left, the crowd of scribes and Pharisees sit am dim opulence. An old blind priest clutches the scrolls of the Torah, perhaps indicating those who could not see that the Messiah was among them. In the background, people file into the temple bearing gifts, but the elders remain huddled in their luxurious surroundings, a sharp contrast to the disheveled beggar sitting outside.
The Presentation 1000 Piece Puzzle
Art historians know little of this Northern European painter, but he uses dazzling color to mesmerizing effect in his Presentation at the Temple. Mary's mantle glows in lapis lazuli blue, the rarest of hues imported from Afghanistan. The blue of St Joseph's robe is more muted, while Simeon's tunic seems tinged with brown. But for all the delight for the eyes, this moment of joy is but a prelude to extended suffering. Jesus, sitting up in the arms of his mother, is situated on a direct diagonal with the infant being stabbed by one of Herod's soldiers. St Joseph, seemingly relegated to the outskirts of the scene, was intentionally placed below the brutal attack, a reminder that he will soon have to flee with his family from the murderous rage of Herod.
The Nativity 1000 Piece Puzzle
Instead of displaying the Christ child in a manger and enfolded in swaddling clothes, in his Adoration of the Shepherds, Ghirlandaio lies Christ on a fold of Mary's robe against the ground, while all the other figures kneel in adoration around Him. Joseph turns away to look towards the dazzling parade of the approaching Magi. The pageant wends its way through an expertly rendered distance in a cheerful array of pinks, yellows, and reds flecked with gold leaf - precious highlights noticeably lacking in the foreground figures. Ghirlandaio himself occupies an unusually prominent position as the kneeling shepherd in the foreground pointing to the Child with his hand on his heart, demonstrating not only his authorship of the work, but his devotion to the subject.
The Visitation 1000 Piece Puzzle
The two expectant mothers of Raphael's Visitation dominate the pictorial space, showcasing the special graces that have been conferred upon Mary and Elizabeth. Raphael, the most sought-after painter in the world at the time, had just mastered painting in oils when he produced this work, and the innovative technique allowed for softer effects and more natural looking detail. The compositional device of joined hands was a recent innovation, departing from earlier images where Elizabeth either knelt before Mary or embraced her. The background propels the viewer to the Baptism of Christ, when the cousins John and Jesus meet again. John pours water over Christ while above, the skies open to reveal God the Father, borne by angels in a burst of golden rays.
Beauty and Light with Faith by Fr Donald Richardson
Willow Tree Our Gift Statue
Willow Tree hand-carved sculptures speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece.
Prayer Pillow
Snuggle up after a long day with this soft, lightly weighted pillow. A sentiment patch reminds the user of their faith and connection with God and reads: “May God be your shelter in the storm, your light in the dark and the hope in your heart.” Includes metal bookmark with additional sentiment, "Let Hope Be My Light".
Willow Tree Home Statue
Willow Tree hand-carved sculptures speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece.
Mater Amabilis Statue 26cm
Mater Amabilis translated from Latin means Mother Most Lovable and is a title of Our Lady in the Litany of Loreto.
Willow Tree New Life
"The Church is for Life!" This specially designed and crafted Willow Tree line denotes the great gift it is to celebrate a new human being created in the image and likeness of God in a unique and unrepeatable manner! It is an immense gift to celebrate new beginnings, new babies, new families… and the loving relationships that develop between parent and child, grandparent and child. The gift of the Willow Tree line is that it reminds us of that precious person or memory that we want to keep close. Hand-carved figures reveal their expression through body gestures only… a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body. Size: 13cm H. Material: Resin. Care Instructions: Dust with soft cloth or soft brush. Avoid water or cleaning solvents. Sentiment: Celebrating the miracle of new life.
Olive Wood God Bless Our Home with Holy Family Wall Decor
Handcrafted from olive wood by Christian families in the Holy Land. Please help support these families who depend on these sales for their livelihood.
