Tag Archives: Advent Calendar 2005
An Advent Calendar for my Friends – December 3
Bouguereau, William: Cupid and Psyche as Children. 1889 Oil on canvas, 47 x 27 7/8 inches (119.5 x 71 cm), Private collection. The Angel of Gratitude by Anselm Grün Gratitude has become scarce today. People make immense demands. They have … Continue reading
An Advent Calendar for my Friends – December 2
TROGER, Paul: Christ Comforted by an Angel, c. 1730; Oil on canvas; Museo Diocesano, Bressanone The Angel of Self-Surrender by Anselm Grün To surrender yourself sounds very passive and resigned at first. Who is not able to actively shape their … Continue reading
An Advent Calendar for my Friends: December 1
LOTTO, Lorenzo: Angel Annunciating, 1527; Oil on wood, 75 x 55 cm; Church of Sts Vincent and Alexander, Ponteranica The Angel of Leaving by Anselm Grün There is a deeply rooted longing in men to make themselves comfortably at home … Continue reading
The December Surprise!
An Advent Calendar for my Flist! You have made my life so much brighter that I would like to try and lighten up the last days of this year for you. As we look back on the waning year, as … Continue reading