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A beautifully hand painted ceramic plate made in the Holy Land which depicts in a wonderfully attractive manner, the key pilgrimage sites of Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem. A beautiful gift or keepsake to be on display in any home. Size: 17cm diameter
That Catholic Shop is proud to stock products from 40fied, an Australian brand that hopes to enhance the spiritual journey of each and every Catholic. 40fied products are unique with contemporary designs with the purpose of reminding us of our Faith in everything we do everyday.
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".
From the Renaissance Joseph's Studio collection, this figure is incredibly detailed with soft coloring and graceful design. A nice size to put on a shelf or table or anywhere in a home, office and church as a thoughtful addition to any space. The perfect inspiring religious gift for any occasion.
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.
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.
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 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.
This spiritual classic recounts the personal journal of a modern day saint and is replete with the words and advice of the Lord Himself. One cannot read this Diary without being strengthened in their own spiritual journey. This bestselling book birthed the Divine Mercy movement, one of the fastest-growing movements in the world today. This amazing narrative will stir your heart and soul while it chronicles the experience of a simple Polish nun.
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