“God makes saints with a chisel, not a paintbrush.”~ Blessed Teresa Maria of the Cross (
“God makes saints with a chisel, not a paintbrush.”~ Blessed Teresa Maria of the Cross (Bettina) [A Stonemason - Jean-François Millet] • Bettina had a cheerful, energetic disposition and a talent for organisation and all the qualities which make for a good leader. At the age of 21, she rented a home with two other women who dedicated themselves to a life of prayer, penance and charity. They cared for the sick and the poor and taught catechism to children. More: https://anastpaul.com/2019/04/23/saint-of-the-day-23-april-blessed-teresa-maria-of-the-cross-ocd-1846-1910/ * Jean-François Millet (October 4, 1814 - January 20, 1875) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural France. He is noted for his scenes of peasant farmers. He can be categorized as part of the movement termed “naturalism”, but also as part of the movement of “realism”. More: https://www.jeanmillet.org -- source link
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