Monthly Archives: July 2015

Christ the Bridegroom Icon

Posted on July 30, 2015 by reinkat

I have received a great gift. A friend from Romania sent me a beautiful icon which he painted especially for me. I am so blessed with this image and his generous friendship. I love this icon. It is so beautiful. … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Catholic icons, Christian Prayer, Icon, Iconography, Uncategorized | Tagged Christ the Bridegroom, crucifixion, icon, iconographer, Jesus Christ, Matthew 27:27-31, reflections on icons, the all-giving love of Christ | 6 Comments

Communion Story

Posted on July 20, 2015 by reinkat

My husband volunteers as a Eucharistic Minister in our local hospital. He visits each person who has identified him/herself as Catholic, offering the Body of Christ to any who would like to receive it. He told me a story about … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Christian Prayer | Tagged bending the rules, Eucharistic minister, following the rules, hospital ministry | 3 Comments

Divine Mercy Icon

Posted on July 12, 2015 by reinkat

I have been working on an icon of the Divine Mercy, and recently completed it. Before beginning work on it, I prayed about it for more than a year. For those who don’t know the background story of this image, … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Catholic icons, Catholicism, Christian Prayer, Icon, Iconography | Tagged Catholic icon, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Divine Mercy icon, Divine Mercy image, Divine Mercy Sunday, Divine Mercy symbolism, icon symbolism, Jesus I Trust in You, meaning of Divine Mercy painting, meaning of icons, Orthodox icon, St. Faustina, visions of Jesus | 12 Comments

Before and After Vatican II

Posted on July 7, 2015 by reinkat

I was just a kid when Vatican II happened. By the time I was finished with 3rd Grade, many changes had occurred. I remember the pre-Vatican II days and the changes that followed. I often read and hear criticisms of … Continue reading →