CHRISTMAS ART 2023-24. THE SPIRITUAL ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS – The Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Please welcome the completion of the following art that seeks to continue to express and preserve the spiritual essence of the Christmas Advent Season 2023-24. The Liturgy of the Eucharist. This art is created with watercolor paints, pencil art sketch, with metallics. I was especially inspired from the words that the Priest Speaks for the LiturgyContinue reading “CHRISTMAS ART 2023-24. THE SPIRITUAL ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS – The Liturgy of the Eucharist.”

IRIS APFEL

My thoughts of love, prayer and condolences to friends, family, loved ones and all who mourn the loss of Iris Apfel Barrel (1921 – 2024). Mrs. Apfel was a World renowned business woman and in-particular known as a fashion designer. She passed away on March 1st, 2024 at the young age of 102. My heartfelt sympathyContinue reading “IRIS APFEL”

(4) LENTEN SEASON REFLECTIONS 2024. (4) REFLEXIONES DE LA TEMPORADA DE CUARESMA 2024.

As I reflected upon the Christ suffering, crucifixion upon the cross. I pondered upon present day suffering of individuals as related to current topical events and the politics of the day. The silent genocides and one’s own silence, that becomes a source of frustration, thus; how would Jesus act and respond? Hence: our human natureContinue reading “(4) LENTEN SEASON REFLECTIONS 2024. (4) REFLEXIONES DE LA TEMPORADA DE CUARESMA 2024.”

REFLECTIONS – REFUGEES WELCOME.

I continue to remain aware of the considerations and circumstances that force individuals to seek asylum, refugee, temporary protected status and so on. And hope for betterments of human conditions, as I reflected upon the bible passage as follows: “And he said to them, ‘Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread,Continue reading “REFLECTIONS – REFUGEES WELCOME.”

WELCOME ODYSSEUS!

I would like to congratulate the Space Industry for the successful landing of Odysseus Moon Lander. Congratulations NASA and Intuitive Machines!! To mark this historic landing I would like to share these images of the moon that I captured with my iPhone Pro 14. At the time I was unaware of a scheduled Moon landing.Continue reading “WELCOME ODYSSEUS!”

2 YEARS OF THE RUSSIA AND UKRAINE WAR / INVASION.

Upon the 2 year anniversary of the Ukraine – Russia invasion / war, I express my sympathy to the innocent civilians and victims of Ukraine and Russia. I continue to hope that resolutions to the conclusion of this regional war / invasion occurs. Especially as per previous writings: the regional tensions create instability and rippleContinue reading “2 YEARS OF THE RUSSIA AND UKRAINE WAR / INVASION.”

VALENCIA, SPAIN.

I express my thoughts of love, prayer and condolences to everyone that is affected with the apartment fires that took place in the Spanish city of Valencia. The apartment fires affected two residential buildings on Thursday February 22. 2024, whereas 4 individuals are deceased and 19 individuals are injured. My heartfelt sympathies to the families,Continue reading “VALENCIA, SPAIN.”

(2) LENTEN SEASON REFLECTIONS 2024.

I took the time to reflect upon the biblical teaching / verse as Jesus Christ is clothed in Purple. The color symbolic of Royalty, Kings, Queens, Crown Jewels and so forth. With my reflections I began to draw parallels to the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The wounds of service and sacrifice to one’sContinue reading “(2) LENTEN SEASON REFLECTIONS 2024.”

LENTEN SEASON REFLECTIONS 2024.

Further Reading: With Love & Kindness! 🇺🇸✝️💗

CHRISTMAS ART 2023-24. THE SPIRITUAL ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS – Isaiah, 9. 6.

Please welcome the completion of the following art that seeks to continue to express and preserve the spiritual essence of the Christmas Advent Season 2023-24. Isaiah, 9.6. This is a Christmas tree watercolor pencil art sketch with metallics. I especially created the Christ Cross with a circular design to represent the most Holy Rosary ofContinue reading “CHRISTMAS ART 2023-24. THE SPIRITUAL ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS – Isaiah, 9. 6.”