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 -Happy Easter!-

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He is risen! Every year the Paschal Mystery astounds me- it is more than I can contemplate, and I am filled with awe. But it makes me so grateful for my life, and for all of the blessings I have been given. Returning to the things I was fond of, that I had given up for Lent, also makes me more grateful for them. Eggs were one such thing; it was a food item traditionally given up for centuries. Now I understand why eggs became a big deal at Easter!  To quote my husband, “I understand the appeal now of a big basketful of hardboiled eggs!”

Why do I create Catholic Art?

Younger me, with my sweet friend Lauren, who encouraged me to sew!

Conversion (Reversion) Story- Part II
(Read Part I Here)

Last month I spoke about my strong childhood faith which gradually faded to “going through the motions” by the time I hit my teens. To be sure I still prayed and went to Mass- my prayers were pretty self-centered and childish at the time (mainly I kept asking God for a boyfriend, in my angsty-teen way). I’m sorry to say that not much changed into young adulthood. At 22 I was a college graduate, a small business owner for two years (sculpting and producing ceramic horses from my little apartment), living on my own with my little gray cat, pretty darn lonely and likely a little depressed. I knew I needed to move; but where? I briefly discussed moving in with a cousin, but there was not a good place to run my ceramic kiln. But then God opened a door; one of my best friends, my ceramic mentor who lived in North County San Diego, told me that her nearby cousin was looking for a roommate. I’d met her a couple of times and liked her, plus I relished the chance to move out of L.A. It all worked out and I found myself in the house of a sweet girl who would become one of my dearest friends. She was also a fervent Christian, and invited me to join the Bible study she was hosting at her house, through her Evangelical Free church. I knew my faith life needed a boost, so I heartily agreed, and met some wonderfully on-fire Christians as we studied the Word of God each week in the living room. I really enjoyed those sessions, but questions would pop up here and there, that I had no clue about. The group had a mixed faith background and frequented churches of various denominations in the area, so there were many viewpoints shared around. As a Catholic, I had been lamenting for years that I was not taught much about my faith, but suddenly it dawned on me; I’m a grown woman!  If I want to know something, I can look it up! This would lead me down a path into a bright new world, and there was no looking back. 

Stay tuned for more!

My Parish's Paschal Candle 

By the grace of God, I finished my parish’s Paschal Candle in time! This might be the last one I’m able to do for a while, so I went a little more detailed with it, and I painted directly on to the candle. The design was inspired by my Risen Christ sticker & medieval illuminated art:

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I’m not really an Easter Bunny person… give me all of the Lambs!  And for your family’s coloring enjoyment, here is my “Lamb of God” coloring page. .

Clicking on the link below will bring you to a PDF that you can save and print out to use in your household, classroom projects, or personal social media.

Lamb of God Coloring Page

Many thanks for taking the time to read this, and to support this small business of mine! It is my hope that the art you find here makes your life a little brighter, and a little holier. :)

May God bless you and yours,

-Adalee