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Stirring Pietà

When I saw this evocative pietà by Annibale Carracci, thoughts of the pain and anguish of Good Friday flooded my mind. The following prayer written by St. Alphonsus Liguori faithfully describe a believer’s sentiment. “O Mother of Sorrows, / for […]

Crucifixion

Prayer and Meditation for Good Friday

While looking for an image to help us contemplate on The Lord’s Crucifixion and Death, I found a stirring painting by Agnolo Bronzino. After a little research, I learned that this beautiful artwork had been recently discovered. Read here for […]

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Christ’s Agony in the Garden

…May I be able to rest on Thy Heart to obtain comfort in the sufferings of life. May my spirit have no other desire but to live at Thy side in the Garden and unite itself to the pains of […]