AD PORTA CAELI

St. Catherine of Siena - Mystic of Fire and Preacher of Freedom.

A painting of the parable of the prodigal son - a moment of reflection on forgiveness, humility, and charity.

The Monk by the Sea - a painting that has a religious subject, but is not necessarily considered sacred art.

St. Scholastica - the sister to the great St. Benedict but who is a great saint herself.

Maternity - a gift that must be realized, accepted, and grown into in every vocational state.

A beautiful painting reflecting Our Lady's immaculate conception, purity and reigning over earth and heaven.

The presentation of Mary at the temple - a beautiful reminder of her childlikeness, simplicity, and trust.

The Calling of Saint Matthew. An often visited painting when I was living in Rome.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, a saint who is more of a brother and a painting that reminds me of his greatness.

Meeting at the Golden Gate of St. Joachim and St. Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin and grandparents of Jesus Christ.

Penitent Magdalene, my patron saint and a painting I spent my senior thesis studying.

A beautiful painting of St. Maria Goretti, patronness of chastity, purity and forgiveness.

A reflection on St. John the Baptist, the martyr of marriage on the feast day of his birth.

A Dutch version of the Annunciation that brought surprise then appreciation of Mary's experience.