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could not disbelieve Samuel” (81). Antonio knows the story is out of reach yet, continues to believe since there is an opportunity to see the golden carp in the future. He has not been able to do this with God, who he is most familiar with, and the Virgin of Guadalupe, they aren’t physical like the golden carp is. This sparks the interest and questioning of the gods he knew and the god he knows now, and their differences. When Cico guides him to where the golden carp swims through, he is amazed…

Christmas Vespors The Christmas Vespers was based on the nine lessons which were Christmas carols. It also included reading from the scripture. The main idea of the Christmas Vespers was to embrace the birth of Jesus and the fall of man kind. Instead of just telling the story through the scripture music was added appositely to the nine readings. This rendition of the Christmas Vespers was exceptionally enjoyable. The show opened up with the Adam giving into the temptation to Eve and the apple.…

After cleaning her wounds, giving her multivitamins and handing her parasite medication she looked up at me with her cavity filled mouth smiling the biggest smile I had ever seen. She reached her arms out in front of her tiny body with her hands together and pointed them towards me. A translator whispered behind my shoulder that this was a sign of ultimate and saintlike respect. Her magnitude of gratefulness made me instantly humbled. With tears in her eyes, we hugged. Little did this…

1. The "Raising of Lazarus" was created by Duccio di Buoninsegna in 1308-1311. It is made of tempera and gold on wood and measures 43.5 X 46.4 cm. It is located in the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. 2. Within the image there are 27 people. Jesus stands at the front center of the crowd. He wears a red and blue robe and His right hand is extended outwards towards Lazarus. There is a golden halo around Jesus's head. To his right is one of Lazarus's sisters, either Mary or Martha. She…

Barbara Capitelli was shaking, not noticeably, but shaking inside for her feelings were exceptionally strong and vivid. She wanted to get away from Barbara and the only way she could at this moment was to think of someone else’s words of wisdom. “The whisper of solemn finality, the mention of death of a loved one is a deep moment of regret that takes control and squeezes you till the tiny drops of remorse have no place to hide. It is that moment of reflection when you may look back and think…

classes. Every year my parents would have us watch the story of Jesus during Christmas and Easter day, which is also how I learned about our faith. Growing up until now the Virgin Mary has been an essential part of our faith. Even though we rarely attended Church we have never missed mass on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and the Virgin Mary’s big day or any other important celebrations. We basically haven’t missed any celebration regarding to our faith. Even though there was a minimum of education…

Virgin and Child created c. 1330-1350 CE in the Ile de France or Normandy out of limestone depicts the Virgin Mary holding presumably the baby Jesus on her hip. Guanyin (Avalokitesvara) created c. 960-1368 CE in China, however, is made primarily of wood and depicts an enlightened Bodhisattva named Guanyin or Avalokitesvara. While both works vary in their size, materials, styles, and subjects, their depictions of religious figures celebrates both of the respective religions of Christianity and…

child but is also still mothering him. She has yet to feel the pain of separation. Mary is also depicted as being very young despite the fact that she would have been in her fifties. Michelangelo said that he sculpted her that way because she was a virgin and she was still pure (Brehmer, Debra). Even though Mary’s and Jesus’ head are proportional, Mary’s body is much bigger than Jesus’. It is speculated that this was done so Mary could support her son in her lap without making it look awkward.…

A Marian apparition is an unexplainable appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary was the mother of Jesus and was betrothed to Joseph. The Angel Gabriel appeared to her and announced to her that she would bring forth a son and call him Jesus, the promised messiah. She was a virgin, conceived by the power of God through the Holy Spirit. Mary was assumed, body and soul into heaven. The Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our lady of Fatima and Our lady of Lourdes are some of the most famous visitations of…

Kathryn Patterson, ARTH 100: Visual Analysis, Essay 1, February 25, 2016 “Gazing Eyes: The Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Angels” The Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Angels, painted by Giovanni Martino Spanzotti is a piece of artwork that has directional lines, implied lines, balance, and one point linear perspective woven within the strokes to provide meaning to the viewers, while implying the importance of the child present. The painting uses these techniques to provide the…