I had to laugh when my father named his Betta “Mr. Fish”. So in his memory, here is “Mr. Cardinal”.
Who can resist these well-dressed little birds? I, for one, cannot.
Jesus came to them walking on water…”It is I; do not be afraid.” (Jn. 6:20)
“On coming to the house, they found the Child with his mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him.” (Mt. 2:11) Jan. 6 is traditionally the Feast of the Magi, the Feast of the Epiphany, or as children, we called it “Little Christmas”.
Now they have all been hung, and we are nearly ready.
Compassionate Mother of Jesus, Vietnamese style.
“Over the river and through the woods…” Happy Thanksgiving Day, Everyone!
I am Sister Maresa Lilley, a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame, located in Chardon, Ohio, USA. For many years, I have enjoyed a passion that permits me to reflect upon simple reality with a brush in hand. To capture a simple essence on canvas and to discover inherent beauty is a daily immersion. While busy with teaching, or administration, or other various roles of my past, I found the quiet pursuit of pushing creamy oil paint into some kind of meaningful arrangement a soulful refreshment. I hope that through this blog, you also can enjoy a fresh look at grace and charm in the ordinary.
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ. 