"I the Lord your God,
teach you what is for your good,
and lead you on the way
you should GO."
Isaiah 48:17
Our life is like a DANCE with God.
Do we follow where He leads,
or do we want to go our own way?
I think life would be more beautiful
if we followed our partner!!
This is Saint Lucy.
She was martyred for following God!
So many legends have grown about her
that it is difficult to tell what is true and what isn't!
Her mother wanted her to marry a suitor
but Lucy wanted to remain a virgin for the Lord.
When she gave away her dowry,
the slighted suitor reported her to the authorities.
When they came to get her,
Lucy was sooo heavy,
they could not bring her anywhere!
The strange part of her story is about her eyes
(which is why she's holding a pair of eyes.)
One story says she gouged them out herself
to give to her suitor so he would
not think her beautiful anymore.
The other story (equally implausible!) is that
the authorities took them out with a fork
when they could not move or carry her!
Whatever the truth is,
Saint Lucy danced with the Holy Spirit
and lived in bravery and fortitude
at a time when it was terribly difficult
to be a Christian!
Proverbs 4 says:
"Keep your heart with all diligence;
for out of it are the issues of life."
I thought it was time for a
Christmas Giveaway!
Here's an ATC I made in 2009
and the design was made into a necklace.
Would you like to win the ATC and the necklace?
Perhaps you'd like to see,
I've been featured in Artists in Blogland!
Every week I choose one wonderful
visitor who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.
I know how much time and effort
it takes to leave a comment!
and I appreciate that soooo much!
This week Random Generator
chose #62, Laura Boggess.
Meet her at The Wellspring.
She is a writer and weaves words
to make beautiful stories.
Linking with
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Blessings,
Patsy
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Your paintings are beautiful, I can tell you put your heart into them. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty work, I love the dancing one...
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
Patsy: I am always so blessed by your wonderful posts and beautiful art. You make me really think about things so deeply every time I visit, and I appreciate that so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this with us at Word Art Wednesday. I appreciate you so much.
Blessings,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
I love the St.Lucy painting. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteRinda
Beautiful pieces, really love them all! <3
ReplyDeleteThat was an interesting story and lovely illustration of it... thanks for sharing...xx
ReplyDeleteLovely artwork, I have not heard the story of St. Lucy, but it is very interesting, Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings and I have not heard that story before so thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings! And I loved hearing the St Lucy story from your perspective. I grew up in Sweden and am used to celebrating her each year. She has become a bit of a hero of mine for all she did for the poor and hungry.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always- I loved reading the story of St. Lucy- amazing.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF,
Stephanie
Hey, what a coincidence!, In my town is a custom, on the thirteenth day, the feast of Santa Lucia, many women, artists or seamstresses, visit the holy light thousands of candles and red at the Cathedral of Barcelona, asking to keep the view and manual skills.'s a show! and a great holiday.
ReplyDeleteYour works are magnificent and sweet feeling.
Hugs
Love how you did the background in your dancing piece- the stripes and the floor support her so magnificently! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteYour St. Lucy is beautiful! Thank you for sharing her story. I also really like the metaphor of dancing with God... and remembering to let Him lead!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful art! Love the dancer. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely paintings and post, Patsy!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Beautiful story and painting. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteWow, she was a very brave woman! Thanks for sharing her story! Lovely painting of her. :) Happy PPF!
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful pieces and scriptures too Patsy! Thank you for telling the stories behind it all. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art and scripture, I just love the dancing one and I have always wondered about the eyes too.
ReplyDeletethanks for the primer on St Lucy! I grew up Catholic and the stories were ALWays scary and fascinating. I consider as well the allegorical interpretation of the saints plights, so now i may have to do some research... great subject matter!
ReplyDeleteI love your painting of this woman!!!
ReplyDeleteDo we follow Him or go our own way? What a great question to ask ourselves and remind ourselves of often. Wonderful pieces!
ReplyDeleteLovely artwork and an equally wonderful story!
ReplyDeleteLoving all your art this week - especially St. Lucy! What a great story about her. And that quote from Proverbs - bliss. Happy Belated PPF!
ReplyDeleteI love your paintings. It always comforts me to know that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways. No matter what (if any) part of the story you related is truth - she was an ordinary girl who gave her heart to the Lord.
ReplyDeleteGod makes a wonderful dance partner. He doesn't mind if you step on his toes while you learn. Beautiful paintings this week, Patsy.
ReplyDeleteI was just reading through a book about saints last night--such inspiring stories!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
lovely paintings! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing story. The painting fits. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteLovely artwork and story
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