Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, as depicted at the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Indiana. Submitted by Denise. You might also like these Holy Thursday links: The Living Presence of the Heart of God Washing Feet Holy Thursday at Okusijoni 3-Minute Retreat: The Lord’s Supper
Statue at Sacred Heart School–Ateneo de Cebu. Submitted by Steve-Penny Villabert. Share your photo of where you find the faces and traces of the divine. Find out how.
“Madonna and devotions” Submitted by Letitia Ibarra. You might also like: Relating to the Mother of God Jesus Appears to Mary, His Mother
“One of my favorite prayer spots at the university. Seeing Christ’s agony in the garden is a reminder that he, too, was abandoned and persecuted—comforting at times I feel abandoned and persecuted too.” Submitted by Chayie, Philippines. During this Holy Week, you may be interested in these resources. The Seven Last Words (online Flash meditations) [...]
“I have a fireplace in my backyard where my men’s faith sharing group frequently meets. A lot of spirituality, prayers, and healing are done in front of that fireplace. One of my buddies commented on the face of Jesus etched in black soot on the brick surround. He is with us.” Submitted by Steve Schaefer. [...]
“Here is a photo of St. Joseph and the child Jesus I took from a corner of a church in Vietnam, where I came from.” Submitted by Trieu Tran.
“Statue of Jesus overlooking San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua.” Submitted by Francine Worthington. Have you been on a particularly meaningful trip? Send us a photo for possible inclusion on Picturing God.
“Beauty, life, God. This photo was taken on the Boston College campus as flowers were awaiting planting.” — Kathy S., Boston College Photo by Sean Smith.
“We see lives changed by the encounter with the risen Jesus, and we believe that no person stands beyond the pale of his love. We have seen with our own eyes the truth of what he said, that with God all things are possible.” —David Scott, The Mission of the Resurrection, from The Catholic Passion
“When I have washed feet, I have realized that it is only from below that I can really see what is above.” —Gary Smith, SJ, The Living Presence of the Heart of God: Washing the Feet of the Poor, from Radical Compassion During this Holy Week, you may be interested in these resources. The Seven [...]