Showing posts with label Mother Teresa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mother Teresa. Show all posts

Thursday, October 21, 2010

The courage to love.


One of the true heroes of compassion and servitude for others, in my opinion, is Mother Teresa. I am continually inspired when I read quotes from her, and things about her life's work. So, naturally, it inspires me to paint! I have painted this quote once before for a friend, and recently I had a commission request for it again. I don't like doing the same painting twice, so I designed a new painting with this timeless quote:

"We should ask ourselves, 'Have I really experienced the joy of loving?' True love is love that causes us pain, that hurts, and yet brings us joy. That is why we must pray and ask for the courage to love." -Mother Teresa


The next time I paint, it will be in our new place in Vancouver!
Am I pumped? Yes indeedy, I sure am :)

Friday, September 25, 2009

For a friend

I recently did this painting for a dear friend of mine who is going through an extremely rough valley in her life. I hope she finds some comfort in the words of Mother Teresa, as I have in my own valleys.



"We should ask ourselves, 'Have I really experienced the joy of loving?' True love is love that causes us pain, that hurts, and yet brings us joy. That is why we must pray and ask for the courage to love."
- Mother Teresa