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| St. John Paul II with the Magi |
We are closely connected to a Knights of Columbus Council north of us. They are responsible for the group of youth that come every year to help with haying, building etc. We receive the Knight’s magazine “Columbia ” which this month has the cover story on the SAINT JOHN PAUL II National Shrine in Washington D.C. North America . It has a Chapel with daily services.
The 130,000-square-foot building is built on 12 acres adjacent to The Catholic University of America and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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| Jesus is Recognized in the Breaking of the Bread |
The main focus of the magazine is the stunning mosaics done by the renowned artist Father Marko Ivan Rupnik. The first mosaics executed were done at the request of Pope John Paul himself in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel in the Vatican
Father Rupnik was born in Slovenia Lourdes Rome
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| Wedding Feast at Cana |
Father Rupnik says his work as an artist and theologian has always been complemented with work that is more specifically pastoral, teaching and retreats.
He says St. John Paul II shaped his work. In his 1999 letter to artists the Saint wrote that "the role of sacred art opens us to the mystery of Revelation and the wonder of creation."
I found a video on line where you can get a better view of these works of art. Photographs do not do the colors justice, especially the sparkling gold. His stunning art makes visible the glory of God and the drama of salvation history.
http://www.ovguide.com/saint-john-paul-ii-national-shrine-
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| Sts, Cyril & Methodius- Slovenia |
