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Christ in the Wilderness, by Ivan Kramskoy, c. 1872. Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Spiritual Desolation

September 18, 2018 Karina Tabone 2 Comments 19th Century Art, Bible, Jesus Christ, Suffering, Wilderness

A couple of people have approached me recently, telling me that that they are going through an extreme period of

The Agony in the Garden, by Jacques Callot, c. 1625. Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth, United Kingdom. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

The Power of Prayer

November 7, 2017April 13, 2018 Karina Tabone 1 Comment 17th Century Art, Agony in the Garden, Bible, Church, Death, Evil, Martyr, Prayer, Sorrowful Mysteries, St. Peter, Suffering

Yet another mass shooting has occurred — this time, the target was a Baptist church in Texas during their Sunday

The Annunciation, by Benvenuto Tisi, c. 1528. Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

A Touch of Sorrow in Joy

October 17, 2017April 13, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 16th Century Art, Angels, Annunciation, Cross, God, Holy Trinity, Joyful Mysteries, Parenting with Christ, Sorrowful Mysteries, Suffering

I saw this picture of the Annunciation the other day, and my jaw dropped. Had I not already picked all

Our Lady of Sorrows

September 16, 2017April 12, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 16th Century Art, Bible, Burial of Jesus, Carrying of the Cross, Christ, Crucifixion, Descent from the Cross, Flight Into Egypt, Gospel, Mary, Parenting with Christ, Prayer, Presentation, Seven Sorrows of Mary, Suffering

One of the most beautiful devotions — maybe my favorite devotion other than the Rosary — is the Our Lady

Get Behind Me, Satan!

September 5, 2017April 12, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 14th Century Art, Apostles, Bible, Christ, Cross, Gospel, Jesus, Satan, St. Peter, Suffering, Temptation

“Get behind me, Satan!” The words from yesterday’s gospel reading seem like a strange overreaction of Jesus. After all, Peter

Stormy Days

August 27, 2017April 12, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 17th Century Art, Christ, Gospel, Jesus, Life of Jesus, Suffering

With all the recent talk about the major storm, I figured that a picture of a great storm might be

Flagellation of Christ, by Michael Pacher, c. 1495-98. Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Vienna, Austria. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

How to Explain Pain to a Child

August 5, 2017September 25, 2018 Karina Tabone 0 Comments 15th Century Art, Christ, Jesus, Parenting with Christ, Passion, Scourging at the Pillar, Sorrowful Mysteries, Suffering

One of the things that I wonder about as I try to raise my children to know Jesus is how

The Agony in the Garden, by Giovanni Bellini, c. 1465. National Gallery, London, United Kingdom. Via IllustratedPrayer.com

Agony, Strength, and Surrender

July 11, 2017April 11, 2018 Karina Tabone 1 Comment 15th Century Art, Agony in the Garden, Bible, Christ, Christianity, Prayer, Reflections, Rosary, Sorrowful Mysteries, Suffering

Possibly one of the most haunting depictions of the Agony in the Garden is Bellini’s piece. Though all around the