Our Lady of the Bowed Head

In about the year 1610 the Venerable Dominic of Jesus and Mary was walking on the streets of Rome and he discovered a painting of the Blessed Mother that was torn and covered with dirt. He retrieved it and repaired it. While praying before the image, the face of Our Lady became animated and she smiled and nodded her head in gratitude. "Fear not, my son, for your request is granted." The Blessed Mother then promised Doninic, "All those who implore my protection, devoutly honoring this picture, will obtain their petition, and will receive many graces. Moreover, I shall hearken in a special manner to the prayers that shall be addressed to me for the relief of the souls in Purgatory." After reading about this image, I was inspired to paint this painting of Our Lady of the Bowed Head.

Our Lady of Lourdes - this was painted on February 11, 2011, which was her feast day

Our Lady of Lourdes spoke to Bernadette and said,

"I do not promise you happiness in this world, but in the next."

St. Francis of Assissi

Bapchie's Madonna and Child

This is the Madonna and Child that I painted for Noel 2010 and I wanted to share it with you. The inspiration for the painting came from a very old print that my grandmother (Bapchie) had hanging on her bedroom wall for many years. She was widowed and left with nine small children during the days of the Great Depression. They were poor and she must have been very worried. But she was a true believer and I know that she prayed to God for help while looking at the print. Somehow everything seemed to work out for her, my mother, my aunts and uncles. I thought of that while I was doing the painting and how great her faith was. Those of us who believe are so lucky because we know the real reason for the beautiful Christmas season.

Christ Pentocrator - the one who rules over all

The Immaculate Heart of Mary

The Sacred Heart of Jesus