Jesus’ teaching on talents reminds us that God has given each one of us something we can do and that God, His Father, expects us to be productive in life with our gifts. “The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made you five more. His master said to him, Well done my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy” (Matthew 25:20-23) NAB. Ink on Medievalis paper 5.9″ X 7.9″, 2026.
Another version of the Our Father with a scribal error skipping the line “Your Kingdom come” in “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and do not subject us to the final test, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matthew 6:9-14) NAB. Ink on Mediovalis paper 5.9″ X 7.9″, 2025.
Jesus’ words regarding the power of His followers gathering together. A concept treasured by Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois. “For where two or three are gathered in My Name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20) NAB. Ink and pastel on Medievalis paper 5.9″ X 7.9″, 2026.
The words of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in what is recorded as the first miracle in John’s Gospel point to the importance of listening to Jesus and acting on His Words. “The mother of Jesus said to Him, ‘They have no wine.’…His mother said to the servers, ‘do whatever he tells you’ ” (John 2:3,5). Ink and pastel on Medioevalis paper 5.9″ X 7.9″, 2025.
The Our Father from Matthew’s Gospel. “Our Father in heaven hallow be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and do not subject us to the final test, but deliver us from the evil one. If you forgive others their transgressions. Your heavenly Father will forgive you” (Matthew 6:9-14) NAB. Gift to a Police Officer for his random act of kindness. Carolingian Script on Medioevalis paper 5.9″ X 7.9″, 2025.
Tree of New Beginnings, containing images of lemons, Yellow Finches, Robin, Blue Birds, and a Scissor Tail bird, all carrying meaning of new life, over coming obstacles and happiness in life. “With God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26) NAB. Ink and pastel on Mediovalis paper 5.9″ X 7.9″, 2025.
A passage from John’s Gospel teaching the importance of following the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Jesus if you are to follow Jesus. “Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him” (John 14:21) NAB. Ink and pastels on Mediovalis paper 5.9″ X 7.9″, 2025.
Manuscript of Hindu proverb: “May we plant a tree under whose shade we do not plan to sit.” The inspirational words for someone whose life work and meaning in life is found in building for those who cannot build themselves. Ink on parchment paper.
Manuscript of Hebrew and Christian Scripture, describing a scene in biblical history of an encounter of God with the prophet Elijah, which was found in quietness and not violent crashing events. “After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. When he heard this Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice said to him, ‘Elijiah, why are you here?” (1 Kings 19:11-13) NAB. Ink on Medioevalis paper.