Blessed Miguel Pro
Today is the memorial of Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, the Jesuit priest who died a martyr’s death in 1927, during the Masonic persecution of the Mexican Church. Falsely accused of a political crime, Fr. Pro was executed by firing squad. Go here for details on his life and photos of the saint in life and death.
It is interesting that leftists in Mexico once again seem to be threatening the Catholic Church, as well as the lives of Bishops and priests. Today the persecution seems to be rooted in leftist opposition to Church teaching against abortion, contraception, and same-sex marriage. Recently the Cathedral of Mexico City was closed because leftists had stormed the Cathedral during Sunday Mass, threatening the priests and the faithful.
The above photo is a studio shot, and the only image I have of a retablo/icon style painting I did of Blessed Miquel several years ago. Ann Ball had requested the photo for the website dedicated to Blessed Miguel. The painting had sold through a gallery in Santa Fe before I thought to have it professionally photographed. I represented the saint with five bullet wounds, holding a prayer card of the Virgin of Guadalupe, his jacket over his shoulders - to emulate the Jesuit cape. The background graffiti is inscribed with some of Fr. Pro’s last words and graffiti found in his prison cell. The painting is more Mexican retablo than iconographic.
November 23rd, 2007 at 11:59 am
Beautiful.
Was it difficult to paint the little version of the Virgin of Guadalupe?
November 23rd, 2007 at 2:50 pm
Thanks Susan - I painted the Madonna as a lithograph - so it was just lines drwaing and tint.
November 23rd, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Beautiful, Terry!
You should share some of your other work with us.
November 23rd, 2007 at 8:23 pm
This is very cool!
November 24th, 2007 at 10:29 am
You are very gifted, Terry. Well done.
November 24th, 2007 at 11:09 am
I second what Ray said. Let’s see more of your art!
November 24th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Very nice, Terry. His expression is almost one of resignation. Love his eyes.
Question for you. Is it, for lack of a better word, difficult have your work be in someone else’s possession? And, how long does it take you to create something like this? Again, just curious!
November 24th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Terry says:
“The above photo is a studio shot, and the only image I have of a retablo/icon style painting I did of Blessed Miquel”
Your art work is magnificent!!
VIVA!
Viva!
Viva Cristo Rey!
Viva!
Just shouted yesterday.
Viva!
So hated down in Hell.
Viva!
Was shouted by Miguel
Viva!
Viva Cristo Rey!
Viva!
Just shouted yesterday.
Viva!
All Catholic boys should know.
Viva!
This word from Padre Pro.
Viva!
Viva Cristo Rey!
Viva!
Just shouted yesterday.
Viva!
His arms outstretched, they shot.
Viva!
To stop the Catholic plot.
Viva!
Viva Cristo Rey!
Viva!
Just shouted yesterday.
Viva!
The body dropped and died.
Viva!
His blood then multiplied.
Viva!
Viva Cristo Rey!
Viva!
Just shouted yesterday.
Viva!
His blood runs through our veins.
Viva!
A holy hemorrhage rains
Viva!
For Viva Cristo Rey!
Viva!
Forever and today.
VIVA!!