“Erravi cum Petro, sed non flevi cum Petro”, “Like Peter I have erred, unlike Peter I have not wept.”
Bishop Stephen Gardiner on his deathbed after hearing the portion of the Passion where Peter denies Christ.
A striking work of Art in more than one way. How many times have I acted as if I know not Christ? Our repentance when this occurs should be as bitter and heartfelt as that of Peter.
Attribution of the artist Carl Bloch [1834-1890] is required. His cycle of paintings of Gospel events was once featured in the pre-conciliar Catholic missal — St. Joseph Daily Missal — once part of a comprehensive catechesis. I recall particularly his “Visitation” and “Agony in the Garden,” but he covered all the beautiful events of our Lord’s life and ministry. I believe he was a Dane, and perhaps a Lutheran.
The Magnificat has a lovely painting on the front cover each month. The back pages include an explanation of the front cover plus another piece of religious art with its history. The weekly Epoch Times usually has a section which features a large colored painting with article worthy of a read..