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GOZZOLI, Benozzo: Raphael and Tobias (on the pillar), 1464-65; Fresco, Apsidal chapel, Sant’Agostino, San Gimignano. The Angel of Comfort by Anselm Grün Comfort is always asked for when we have experienced a loss, if a friendship has shattered, when another … Continue reading →

Bouguereau, William: Le Printemps, 1886; Oil on canvas, 84 5/8 x 46 inches (215 x 117 cm), Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. The Angel of Lightness by Anselm Grün Pope John XXIII once wrote in his diary, “Giovanni, don’t … Continue reading →

The picture at the center is a photograph taken by lovetheson at stock.XCHANG The Angel of Mourning by Anselm Grün “Mourning” makes us think at once of “mourning about someone who has passed away”. This is surely the worst case … Continue reading →

GRÃœNEWALD, Matthias: Concert of Angels and Nativity (detail), c. 1515. Oil on wood, Musée d’Unterlinden, Colmar The Angel of Quiet by Anselm Grün Angels are delicate creatures. You can’t contain them. Angels appear unlooked for. You have to be approachable … Continue reading →

Mickail Vrubel. Angel with Censer and Candle. Sketch for Vladimir cathedral (Kiev) Fresco 1887. The Angel of Retreat by Anselm Grün During the fourth century a great movement of retreat developed in the Church. They were monks who were sick … Continue reading →

Hughes, Edward Robert: Night and Her Train of Stars, 1912. Watercolour, height 755 mm, width 1245 mm, Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery Angel of Safekeeping by Anselm Grün A German word for “to keep safe/to preserve” is “bewahren”. This derives … Continue reading →

Thayer, Abbott Handerson: Angel, c.1889; Oil on canvas, 36 1/8 x 28 1/8 inches (92 x 71.5 cm); National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, USA The Angel of Sisterhood by Anselm Grün The Bible speaks again and … Continue reading →