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Madonna of Humility, after Robert Camdin, c. 1450-70. J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Taking the Humble Position

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 Karina Tabone 1 Comment Current Events, Humility, Madonna and Child

What a crazy year these past couple of weeks have been! Just when you thought that a global pandemic wasn’t

The Madonna of the Rabbit, by Titian, c. 1530. Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

A Hidden Tragedy

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Karina Tabone 1 Comment Death, Jesus Christ, Madonna and Child, Mary

Not too long ago, my five-year-old was showing me her shirt, which had a cute bunny rabbit on it, and

Madonna of Humility, by Fra Angelico, c. 1433-35. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

For the Love of Mary!

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 15th Century Art, Jesus Christ, Madonna and Child, Mary

First off, I want to wish you a late but very happy feast day of Blessed Angelico, better known as

The Madonna of Humility, by Fra Angelico, c. 1430. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., United States. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Madonna of Humility

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Humility, Litany of Humility, Madonna and Child, Prayer

One of the things that I have been wondering about for the last couple of months is… why are there

Adoration of the Shepherds, by Paolo de Matteis, c. 1680-1728. Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, Texas, United States. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Joy to the World

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Adoration of the Shepherds, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Madonna and Child, Nativity

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King!Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room,and heav’n and nature

Nativity with a Torch, by the Le Nain Brothers, c. 1635-40. Private collection. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Away in the Manger

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Adoration of Shepherds, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Madonna and Child, Nativity

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head;the stars in the

The Adoration of the Shepherds, by Mattia Preti, c. 1660-99. Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

O Holy Night

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Adoration of Shepherds, Adoration of the Magi, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ, Madonna and Child, Mary, Nativity

O holy night! the stars are brightly shining;It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth.Long lay the world in

Madonna and Child Enthroned with Angels, by Bernardino Luini, c. 16th century. Brooklyn Museum, New York, New York, United States. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Angels, Birth of Christ, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ, Madonna and Child, Mary, Nativity

Hark! the herald angels sing,“Glory to the newborn King:peace on earth, and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled!”Joyful, all ye nations,

Yes, They Know It’s Christmas in Africa

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 17th Century Art, Christmas, Madonna and Child, Music

Can we just get a little bit honest here? At my home, we’ve been listening to Christmas music pretty much

Madonna and Child, by Bachiacca (Francesco d'Ubertino Verdi), c. 1520. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, United States. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Madonna and Child Amidst the Flowers

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments Jesus Christ, Madonna and Child, Mary, Symbolism

It’s that time of the year again! As I type this blog up, I am drinking a homemade peppermint mocha