We are so very grateful to everyone who has visited this website over the past year. It was on August 1, 2011 that I posted my first essay. By midnight tonight over 13,000 people, from 106 nations, will have visited this site and, hopefully, been spiritually fed by the discussion on issues concerning sacred images and iconography, prayer, and reflections on the Holy Scripture.
May God continue to bless all those who have an interest in sacred art and move them to deepen their prayer life by using sacred art as a focal point in their meditations.
Thank you!
May the Blessed Mother continue to intercede for all of us.
Peace and Victory in Christ!
Deacon Paul and Jackie Iacono
Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island
Copyright © 2012 Deacon Paul O. Iacono All Rights Reserved. The above image on The Annunciation was painted by the great American painter Henry Ossawa Tanner. It may be seen at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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A Blessed Anniversary!! It doesn’t seem possible, but thrilled your vision is a reality! We are all so graced by your hard work with the Institute, Deacon and Jackie! Peace and many blessings upon you both!
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Mimi, Thanks for al your prayers and words of support!
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I have been spreading the word about your website. Good Luck!
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Thanks for your help!
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Well done, Paul. Marvelous to find an audience worldwide like this.
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Thank you, Dennis. Your beautiful site at Via Lucis Photography is an inspiration to all who love sacred art and architecture.
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I have nominated you for a few blogging awards. God Bless. http://catholibertarian.com/2012/08/04/thank-you-so-much/
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Teresa,
I am so surprised, pleased, and touched to the heart by your nomination of this blog for those three awards. Thank you so very much for the support and the feelings of teamwork and community that your nominations provide to us. We thank you and request the Father’s blessing on you, your family, and your considerable writing skill and perceptions.
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Happy Anniversary, Deacon Paul, and congratulations on a beautiful blog. I nominated you for a couple of awards this week. Many blessings to you as you continue with your iconography and your writing.
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Thank you very much! I am truly touched and humbled by your nomination. All praise, truly, belongs to the Holy Spirit. He is the one responsible for the impetus, direction, art, and words associated with this site. Thanks again!
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