Saint Francis Altarpiece: The Beauty Vicent Van Gogh once said, “If you hear a voice within you ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” Like most of Gogh’s paintings, Bonaventura Berlinghieri painted what he was passion about. Berlinghieri was “…know for his poignant and detailed scene from the life of the Saint Francis on the predella (based of the altarpiece) of the Church of San Francesco at Pescia” (The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica). The Saint Francis Altarpiece is a five feet panel, created in 1235 as a depiction of Saint Francis and the church.
Baptism symbolizes a ritual of purification and rebirth, where individuals undergo a transformative experience that marks a new beginning. By using this metaphor, Lewis suggests that the challenges and hardships faced during the Freedom Rides were transformative, leading to personal growth and a renewed sense of
So the shepherds went to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph. The baby Jesus was lying in a manger as they had been told. When they saw him, they told everyone what the angel had said and everyone who heard the story were astonished. Then the shepherds returned to their sheep, praising God for sending his Son to be their Saviour. When Jesus was born, a brand new bright star appeared in sky.
The stories presented in the reading represent not only an idea of deliverance to the people that read the stories at the time of or shortly after the time of writing, but have relevance to people everyone and everywhere. This is because the stories are manipulated in ways that then present a group as the “good guys” in the story, strengthening their position or cause. This has real-life political and social consequences, and also is indicative of the need to make stories about ourselves, to see ourselves in the “good guys.” One particularly utilized example is the reclamation of the story of Exodus. It repeats itself throughout the Gospel, to the point of Northrop Frye declaring it an archetype.
The section wraps up by humbling the Israelites to shift their gaze to God’s actions, not what the people have achieved, in order to urge them to never forget what He has done for
Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection are the central elements of this narrative, demonstrating God's love, grace, and ultimate plan for salvation. The Church, as the body of Christ, continues this narrative today, proclaiming the gospel message to all nations and embodying the love and grace of God. Through our unity, diversity, and commitment to mission, we participate in God's ongoing work of redemption and reconciliation, bringing hope to a world in need. As we reflect on the unified narrative of God's plan of salvation, may we be inspired to live out our faith with boldness and compassion, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and advancing His kingdom on earth. Let us be reminded that we are part of a larger story, a story of hope, redemption, and eternal life, a story that continues to unfold as we journey together towards the fulfillment of God's
Exodus reveals the true nature of the almighty and powerful
While in Midian, Moses saw a bush that was on fire but did not burn. He ventured closer to see why the bush was burning. Out of the bush came the voice of God saying, “go back to Egypt and tell Pharaoh to free the slaves”. But Moses resisted saying, “I can’t speak in front of people”. Then God said “Aaron your brother will speak for you”.
In his introduction of On the Baptism of Christ , Gregory of Nyssa indicates that the Feast of Epiphany was a tremendously popular liturgical festival in the fourth century. It is apparent that large numbers were at church: “…when the multitude that can find no place within fills the space outside in the precincts like bees.” Perhaps capitalizing on such a large crowd, it is on this occasion that Gregory decidedly preaches on the significance of the sacrament of baptism. Between the introduction and conclusion Gregory seemingly develops three main themes. Namely these include the efficacious blessings of baptism with a particular consideration of how material objects may be utilized as the means for spiritual blessings; the Old Testament
The term “resurrection” has been a word confused and debated over. It is a term that has sparked a lot of controversy in the past and even in the present. There are two sides to the resurrection. There is the resurrection of the soul and the resurrection of the body or flesh. The early Christian apologist, Justin Martyr, can help clear up the confusion with his work On the Resurrection.
Following the Book of Genesis is the Book of Exodus. Exodus is an inspirational story about how the Israelites got their freedom from being enslaved in Egypt and how a man named Moses and his brother was chosen to deliver the Israelites from slavery. After being freed the Israelites traveled to Mount Sinai where God gave Moses the Commandments stating that he wanted the Israelites people to follow him and in return God gave the Israelites the land of Canaan, which is known as the Promise land. Returning to the song, Bob Marley’s “Exodus”, the second line of the song is “Movement of Jah people”, which express the biblical theme of the song.
The light enhanced Jesus Christ and Mary. The light also made sure it was shown on the Angels above witnessing the birth of Jesus Christ. They all had the look on their faces of an aww. They are all so grateful of being able to see the birth and the miracle of Jesus Christ. El Greco made sure to focus on Jesus Christ and the angels.
Wherefore, hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt? Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness Exodus 14:11-12KJV. They were willing to return to that which they were delivered from because; they feared the unknown. They had no idea how God would deliver them; what they forgot is that God had made them free.
This exodus was not only physical, but it was also an exodus away from the old society and ways of Egypt. During this exodus, the Israelites were trapped by the Egyptians at the “Red Sea.” The Israelites begin to question God’s will and his treatment of them. But, Moses who currently leads the Israelites tries to convince them that this struggle is apart of God’s plan for them. (Exodus 14:13-12).
In this chapter, Jesus is revealed as walking among the seven lampstands (representing the church), holding the seven stars in His right hand (representing the angels of the seven churches), His eyes like flames of fire, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword and His face like the sun shining in all its brilliance. He stands as the Judge of the whole
