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| The Prodigal by Charlie Mackesy (used with permission) |
Today's Pause for Prayer includes a variety of images of prodigal daughters and sons - all intended to help us reflect on the story of the prodigal son, we'll hear at mass this weekend. The text for today's Pause for Prayer is drawn from and follows the gestures and body language in the images below...
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| The Prodigal Son by Charlie Mackesy |
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| The Prodigal Daughter by Charlie Mackesy |
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| The Prodigal by Oleg Korolev |
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| The Return of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt |
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| Prodigal Daughter byWalter Piepke |
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The Return of the Prodigal Son by Pompeo Batoni |
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| Prodigal Daughter by Charles Mackesy |
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| Prodigal Son by Timothy Schmalz |
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| Retour de l'Enfant Prodigue by Michel Ciry |
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| Prodigal Daughter by Michael McManus |
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| Return on the Prodigal Son by Guercino |
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| Prodigal Daughter |
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| Return of the Prodigal Son by James Tissot |
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| Home Sweet Home: Return of the Prodigal Daughter |
Of interest: several of the images above are the work of Charles Mackesy who is the author and illustrator of New York Times best seller: The Boy, the Horse, the Mole and the Fox.
Pause for Prayer
More than anything, Lord,
I long for a hug that never quits:
for arms that hold me heart-beat close,
surrounding me with gentle strength,
enfolding and protecting me...
More than anything, Lord,
I ache for your bear hug, mercy's squeeze,
the press of your pardon, full and firm:
forgiving my every fault and sin,
entwining me in wings of grace...
More than anything, Lord,
I yearn for your embrace:
your strong arms, opened wide,
waiting, ever willing, even wanting
to welcome and to hold me
always and forever in your love...
Amen.
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