Quote/s of the Day – Saturday of Advent 21 December, Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 1:26-38 and The Memorial of St Peter Canisius (1521-1597) Doctor of the Church
God who is mighty,
has done great things for me,
holy is his name…
Luke 1:49
“While remaining the Mother of our Judge,
Mary is a mother to us, full of mercy.
She constitutes our protection.
She keeps us close to Christ
and she faithfully takes,
the matter of our salvation,
into her charge.”
St Peter Canisius (1521-1597)
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A persistent Saint he was at those of reformation. But I couldn’t take my eyes off that beautiful painting of Madonna and Child, such story is told.
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Yes, he was a superhero against Protestantism and I agree it is a wonderful artwork.
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A picture really can be worth a thousand words. Bless you for posting them.
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That is true Hughie – that is why I post so many images and share them from here.
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