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" to all you ppl who know me.. u might want to think twice..."
this is my start to a new unit of work... VERy emotional I KNOW...
inspired by Wasabi an artist who has not only inspired my art but my life...
thnx 3anoony...
The photograph NOT the Artwork is my work, therefore my copyright is the photograph only.
Slava Ukraine! The interior of Saint Sophia’s Cathedral, Kyiv - The glorious 11th century Byzantine interior of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. Hundreds of Ukrainian cultural heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed since the invasion by Russia. The Cathedral has survived numerous invasions over its life. The huge mosaic of Mary is framed by a Greek inscription from Psalm 46; “God is the midst of Her; She shall not be moved”. [Exhibition text].
Golgotha 2022 exhibition of this and other paintings by the artist held at Ely Cathedral until March 17 2023.
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (07/04/21)
Subject: Oh the Sweet Burden We Carry
Sometimes, as believers, we find ourselves in a lonely place. Our relationship with Jesus Christ is a “sweet burden” that we carry. Why, do I call it a sweet burden? We are surrounded by many distractions that would love to rob us of our faith. The most hurtful situations my come from those closest to us-who feel comfortable criticizing our faith or critiquing our way of life.
In our Gospel reading, Jesus has come to his native place to teach in a familiar synagogue. Jesus in his preaching was probably amongst familiar faces…who where astonished at his preaching. They are aware of his deeds of healing and wisdom. But all of this was overshadowed by their familiarity with Jesus. Is he not a carpenter? Is he not the son of Mary and do we not know many of his family members? So they took offense at him. They shut him down! “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” Jesus was also amazed at their lack of faith. However, this did not stop Jesus and his mission to bring the Kingdom of God to the earth. His rejection by familiar faces did not cripple his journey. Jesus kept moving. We know this because we have the Gospel accounts of his life, death and resurrection.
Maybe we get discouraged because we are the sole believers in our families. Have you witnessed your grown children leave the faith? I think many have! I have seen many grandmothers over the years, taking the responsibility of insuring their grand children receive faith formation.
We carry with us the burden of what others expect from us. Sometimes those closest to us expect that we live up to what they consider the Christian way. Understandably, since we are all broken, our family and friends, will always be in a position to judge our performance, by a criteria that is stunted and juvenile. What they fail to understand is that our faith carry’s us…even with the knowledge that we too are broken…we understand that we are loved. When we fail, as we often do…we raise our heads and continue to walk with our shepherd-Jesus Christ. I am reminded of a scripture where Paul says in Romans 5:
1.Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Because we are believers in Christ, we use him as our model and we do not need to apologize for our chosen journey . The path we have chosen is difficult! We take up our own crosses with courage…a sweet burden it is…and move forward in time knowing that our reward is a “peace beyond understanding”and a hope to see the world through our saviors eyes. Our first and second scripture readings, give us assurance that the followers of God, will always be challenged by unbelievers. The struggles we face to live out our faith collectively contribute to the on going and larger story we call salvation history.
Every Mass we come together, carrying our faith deep within our hearts…knowing full well that we are going to be fed and healed by the bread of life. When Mass ends, we carry Christ through the doors, where we will encounter others that are waiting to encounter Christ in us…may we live up to what Jesus expects from his disciples.
Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) - male
Over the course of nine days the only remaining body of water on Town Common - which usually stays hydrated all summer - had reduced to a two metre depression of wet moss and a sliver of muddy water.
This was all the small population of Black Darter, Common Emerald and Small Red had to sustain them.
To make matters worse these parched areas of lowland heath are suffering at the hands of irresponsible louts who think it's funny to burn them down.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings...
"We only said Good-bye with words...
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I'll go Back to...........Black."
"Back to Black" ~ Amy Winehouse
January is the season for beach sports. If you love the bay, flotillas of yachts of all sizes can be seen racing or just lazily sailing. Motor boats are common as well.
The beaches are often full but there are so many kilometres that there is a good chance you can get a spot for your sun tent or cabana.
Sunscreen is an absolute must especially as the intense sun burns quickly at this time of year. Australians and New Zealanders have a higher rate of skin cancers and I certainly remember the time before good sunscreen, where I smelled like salad dressing in order to capture a tan. At that stage we didn't know about the hole in the Ozone layer from CFC's in our refrigeration but we will be suffering from the effects for the next decades.
Mordialloc Beach
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If only the whole world could be just as calm and peaceful as the feeling I get when I go for a drive SE of the city. Recently, there has been so much tragedy in several places around the world, some of it still continuing. It makes you wonder how all those affected can deal with so much loss, fear, pain and suffering. The TV footage is horrendous, even for those who are not involved, living far away from all the tragedy. It makes me feel so very grateful and lucky to be living in a place where I can go for a drive in peace and safety. My thoughts are with all those who are suffering so greatly.
Taken SE of the city, in the Frank Lake area, on 27 April 2014.
This morning, I slept through my alarm's loud music for an hour and then for an extra hour and a half! Have an Open House to go to very shortly, so am in a real rush and may have to finish off today's photos when I get home.
Seeing fellow humanbeings cast to the streets, homeless, suffering from multiple illnesses puts one's life into a whole new perspective.
After suffering many great losses with the Sicilian war the new Gran Leader decided that he wanted a North American Territory similar to Britain's Canada. Their options were Gran Colombia and the Brazilian Empire both of whom were nearing collapse. Due to the Brazil's shaky state they invaded the weak but stable Gran Colombia.
This tank was quite the challenge to be honest and so was this shot. Credit to lincoln for the original inspiration for this shot.