Ascension Feast of the Ascension Victoria Ryan, May 25, 2021May 24, 2021 READ the IMAGE: This holy card, like the vast majority of Ascension art, has both a heaven and an earth element. Jesus ascends into “heaven” with His full resurrected body. This shows that He retains His humanity and divinity forever. The people watching Jesus from earth vary from artist to…
Holy card art 14th Scriptural Station of the Cross Victoria Ryan, April 1, 2021April 7, 2021 Jesus is Placed in the Tomb (Matthew 27: 57-60) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Set your timer. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit…
Holy card art 13th Scriptural Station of the Cross Victoria Ryan, March 31, 2021March 29, 2021 Jesus Dies on the Cross (Luke 23: 44-46) Note: this is an extra blog on Wednesday of Holy Week to pray at the 13th Station. The final Station is tomorrow, Holy Thursday, so your schedule will be free to attend Good Friday services. Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths…
Holy card art 12th Scriptural Station of the Cross Victoria Ryan, March 30, 2021March 29, 2021 Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciple (John 19: 25-27) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Set your timer. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus…
Holy card art 11th Scriptural Station of the Cross Victoria Ryan, March 25, 2021March 22, 2021 Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief (Luke 23: 39-43) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with…
Holy card art 10th Scriptural Station of the Cross Victoria Ryan, March 23, 2021April 6, 2021 Jesus is Crucified (Luke 23:33-38) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Set your timer. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with you. Tell Him…
Holy card art 9th Station of the Cross Victoria Ryan, March 18, 2021March 15, 2021 Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem (Luke 23: 27-31) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with you. Tell…
Holy card art 8th Scriptural Station of the Cross Victoria Ryan, March 16, 2021March 15, 2021 Simon, the Cyrenian, helps Jesus bear His cross. (Mark 15:21)) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with you….
Holy card art 7th Scriptural Station of the Cross Victoria Ryan, March 11, 2021March 9, 2021 Jesus bears His cross. (John 19: 6, 15-17) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Set your timer. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with…