Winifred Mary Letts

The song explains the arrival of an Angel that tells Mary she will conceive baby Jesus. The angel tells her she was specifically chosen for this task because she was significantly privileged. The lesson is rather short but that does not take away from its importance. Although it was not one of my favorite…

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 looks at Jesus, her right hand up, palm forward, and her other grasping her robes and holding them out to her side. In front of her is the other sister, most likely Mary. She wears a red cloak and is upon the ground on her hands and knees, looking up at Jesus. Behind them surrounds other mourners. The majority look towards…

the only knowledge I had was from my first communion and confirmation 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…

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…

popular depiction of Pietá were of just Mary and Jesus, but other figures such as John the Apostle, Mary Magdalene, and others were also shown (Pieta). Pietá was so widespread it became the most heart-rending visual expression of the lives of Mary and Jesus, mother and son. The depiction between mother and son…

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 Mary and are recognised by…

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…

Even though they may have portrayed some aspects of true woman hood, there were actions that could be forgiven and making them become less of a true woman. The only woman that is considered the true woman is the Virgin Mary. She stays pure, doesn’t speak out of context, and is never portrayed in a way that is looked down upon. She contains all of the qualities of true womanhood, a good wife and mother, along with being pure, religious, and domestic. On the contrary Gill…

mother-daughter relationship between Mary and Maggie making it easier to relate to the characters and their problems. Mary develops as an ironic character in her nature as a mother and a drunk alcoholic. On the other hand, Maggie believes that despite her unfortunate childhood she can escape her mother and overcome poverty with hope for a real future. Her aspiration for a better life remains unimpaired throughout most of the novella. The relationship between Mary and Maggie invokes irony…

Mary Queen of Scots was executed on the 8th of February 1587, for high treason against the Queen. Her cousin, and Queen of England, Elizabeth I was reluctant to order the execution of Mary, as she was concerned that there would be dire consequences. The consequences were dire, but not nearly as bad as Elizabeth imagined they would be. The results of the execution impacted on the lives of the English people in many ways. Mary Stuart, or Mary I of Scotland, fled her home country of Scotland in…