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The Infant Jesus

December 22, 2014June 30, 2016 hollyeggert2 Comments

Madonna and Child with Bird Cuzco, Peru, circa 1765 Oil, gold, canvas Artist: Ignacio Chacón   This painting hangs in the Denver Art Museum and is from Cuzco, Peru. In Cuzco, paintings often incorporated birds or bird feathers into images of the Virgin and Christ to indicate their sacred and honored position in colonial society.… Continue reading The Infant Jesus

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Christmas Cookies

December 15, 2014June 30, 2016 hollyeggert1 Comment

I enjoy baking cookies and sharing my favorite recipes with my family and others. For many years I have sent a large assortment of Christmas cookies with my husband to his office to share with his fellow employees. Here is a recipe for a favorite Christmas cookie, Chewy Almond Horns. From our home to yours,… Continue reading Christmas Cookies

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A Favorite Christmas Hymn

December 8, 2014June 30, 2016 hollyeggert1 Comment

Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming From tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse’s lineage coming As men of old have sung. It came, a flower bright, Amid the cold of winter When half-gone was the night.   Isaiah ’twas foretold it, The Rose I have in mind: With Mary we behold it, The virgin mother… Continue reading A Favorite Christmas Hymn

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A Beautiful Act of Faith

December 1, 2014 hollyeggert2 Comments

“The most beautiful act of faith is the one made in darkness, in sacrifice, and with extreme effort.”   The season of waiting for Jesus birth, Advent, is upon the Church. Reflecting on this time we become aware of Jesus’ beautiful act of faith. Before He entered our world He was home in the company… Continue reading A Beautiful Act of Faith

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