Innocence Reborn
The ordinary becomes extraordinary as little children line up in unadulterated joy to meet Jesus whose welcoming gaze draws them into a loving, trusting intimacy. Light streams through the windows resting on subdued hues of green and grey stretched into browns brightened by shaded orange tiles as awkward parents stand by in a tangle of tired thoughts. A blend of Realism and Impressionism splashes onto the canvas of a relatively modern interpretation of Scripture, focusing on the connection of an outstretched holy hand locking with a child’s fingers. An aura of simplicity envelops the little girl magnetically drawn to Christ’s touch. The scene of painted oils invites me to shed the coat of adulthood and emulate the young ones, for to such as these does the kingdom of heaven belong. I am born once again in new found innocence. (Visio Divina of Fritz von Uhde’s 1884 painting, “Let the Children Come to Me” based on (Mark 10:13-16) in the Art Museum in Leipzig, Germany.)
graeme quinlan
Posted at 04:21h, 25 NovemberAnd He reaches out to you and to me , for we are His beloved.
rosa scarpino
Posted at 10:03h, 25 NovemberBeautiful painting and profound reflection. The little child in us wants to rest on Jesus lap like the little girl, and feel all the love and protection that only He can give.
God bless you Viola, Rosa.
Sylvia Lee
Posted at 12:22h, 25 NovemberThank you for the beautiful poem, Viola.
We are waiting … soon and very soon to be born once again in new found innocence.
Ornella
Posted at 13:44h, 25 NovemberMuch needed certainty in such uncertain times with children being the most vulnerable. Prayers for the children that they are protected and guided by our loving Jesus. Thanks so much Viola. Another “Master”peace.
Peter Bisson
Posted at 14:22h, 25 NovemberThank you Viola!
Maria Chrysant Susanto
Posted at 06:34h, 26 NovemberBeautiful reflection. Thanks Viola
Howard Jean
Posted at 18:52h, 26 NovemberViola, once again you have touched the depths of loving hearts. Such a beautiful
reflection makes me want to sit awhile with the Lord with no agenda. Thanks for sharing your faith. Jean H.
PHILIP CHIRCOP
Posted at 03:25h, 27 NovemberAs always well done Viola. Keep up the great work with the creative heart of a little child for whom everything is possible.
Lorella D'Cruz
Posted at 18:28h, 28 NovemberI echo Rosa Scarpino’s comment. Well done, Viola.