Madonna and Child
by Marianne Preindelsberger Stokes edited by Jessika
"Painted in Regusa on the Dalmatian coast in Italy the model for the Virgin Mary was a local village girl. The costume is representative of a traditional Dalmatian costume from the time... In the background Stokes surrounds the Holy mother and child with thorny stems seeming to refer to the future crucifixion of Christ. Stokes' interest in biblical themes is typical of the artists of the Pre-Raphaelite movement... their aim was to return to the purer styles of the early Renaissance artists like Fra Angelico and their subject matter was often spiritual."

For more about the artist see: http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/whats_on/madonna

Blessings to You
This Christmas
And In The New Year



May the Holy Spirit
Of Christmas Be With You
May You Have and Know
Peace and Love,
May All The Joys Of Christmas
Be Yours

May Hope Abide With You
May the Heart of Love
Be Known to You

May Your Devotions Bear Fruit,
May Your Actions Be Wise,
May Your Heart Know
The Simple Joys
Of Compassion and Giving!

May All of Our Hearts
Be Opened
To the Greatest Love of All,

May All of Us Be
Instruments of Peace,
Love And Goodwill

May We Know
And Make Manifest
The Love of Christ on Earth ...
During This Holy Season
And Throughout
The New Year!

Meditation
See Yourself in a Sphere of Light
And Feel and Think You Are Being Reborn
See: The Auric Egg Exercise