Our Lady of the Snows - LWSNO

by Lewis Williams OFS

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Our Lady of the Snows - LWSNO

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Lewis Williams OFS

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Painting - Drawing, Pastels, Watercolor, Acrylic And Oils

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The impetus of this image is a rock formation in the San Juan Range of Colorado, up the Camp Bird road. It was the beloved home of the Ute Indians, then the realm of miners in search of wealth, and now a few homes enjoying the formidable rock walls and snow in peace and beauty. Above, facing east on the south side of the canyon, is this formation, its name unknown to me, resembling the Madonna and child. As I painted, the crescent moon suddenly appeared, moving right out of Mary from my perspective. With the seasons of Advent and Christmas upon us, I hoped this image could offer the warmth and promise of the Incarnation for us in this cold and difficult time, late in 2018.
I decided to call this Our Lady of the Snows, which has quite a tradition. Tradition also states that the earliest icon now known as Our Lady of the Snows dates the attribution back to St. Luke. The actual miracle of Our Lady of the Snows dates back to the year 352. A wealthy couple, called to donate their fortune in honor of Mary, approached Pope Liberius. They prayed for a sign. On the morning of August 5th, snow fell and covered the ground of the Esquiline Hill. Snow is an extremely rare occurrence in Rome at any time, let alone August. The outline of a large church appeared in the snow. A basilica was built, and exists today, following the design in the snow: The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
A Portion of the Prayer to Our Lady of the Snows
“Our Lady of the Snows, Immaculate Queen of the Universe, from this privileged sanctuary, Thou has bestowed so many countless graces and pledges of love upon the hearts and souls of millions. O Mother, from this cradle of Christianity, this Mother Church of all churches, deign to shower forth the graces of thine Immaculate Heart upon the remnant Faithful throughout the world…” May Mary, through her beloved son Jesus, shower this time in a multitude of graces allowing us to find patience, acceptance and love for those who are different than us. Let us find ways to come together in compassion for our neighbors, keeping faith as our guiding light. Her feast day is August 5.

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