 My final Lenten Giveaway consists of this gorgeous resin wall plaque depicting Michelangelo's exquisite Pieta. Was there ever a sculpture more beautiful? Not in my opinion. Michelangelo's hands were guided by the angels as he chiseled away to define Our Lord and Lady's features. Mary's Divine Maternity is laid out upon her lap, and all who see cannot help but feel their hearts moved to pity for this grieving mother. And Christ - His beaten, lifeless Body drained of everything for love of us. How can we not stop to meditate on this impossibly awe-filled sacrifice? I felt this was the most apropos prize for the final weeks of Lent. Here's a detail. The plaque is simply beautiful.  Again, I'll be hosting the giveaway through Rafflecopter. Details on entry are below. Easy entry for folks who are already following via FB / Twitter!
Good luck!
11 Comments
Susan
4/1/2014 05:52:07 am
My favorite piece of Lenten artwork (and I am skipping ahead here to the Joy of Easter and how He rose from the dead) is "Mary Being Healed by Jesus" painted by George Angelini. I found it in a book called "Saints of the New Testament" by Rev. Victor Hoagland, C.P. by Regina Press. It is included in the chapter on Mary Magdalene. It reminds me that we are all sinners and that He died to set us free.
Ilka W. J.
4/1/2014 08:01:01 am
This is perhaps not _really_ artwork, but we have a countdown candle item (spiral form), and a silhouette of a man carrying a cross (meaning to symbolize Jesus, of course). You start with 40 candles lit, and each day, you light one less. We have a special devotional for the last seven candles, Holy Week. AND on Resurrection Morning, we light all 40 again!! (just makes me happy to think of that. :-) )
Susan
4/1/2014 10:00:54 am
I love this idea of the 40 candles...thanks for sharing this! I have never heard of this before.
Dom
4/5/2014 02:23:38 am
This is pretty much it. :)
Diane
4/5/2014 05:26:55 pm
Is there any other way to enter? I gave up all social media outlets for Lent and even though this is tempting, I cant budge. =) But I would love to win this absolutely beautiful sculpture.
Gina
4/6/2014 04:22:41 am
Hi Diane,
That is a tough question. And not easy to answer. I think it would be between two:
Malisha
4/9/2014 04:44:34 pm
I have always loved pietas. The is so much beauty, sorrow, and peace in them. Thank you for giving one away! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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