The best prayers have often more groans than words.

Prayer opens the heart to God, and it is the means by which the soul, though empty, is filled by God.

The robe of flesh wears thin, and with the years God shines through all things.

Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown.

With this painting, I tried to make everything breathe faith, quiet suffering, religious and primitive style and great nature with its scream.

I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be A pleasant road.

Put up at the moment of greatest suffering a prayer, not for thy own escape, but for the enfranchisement of some being dear to thee, and the sovereign spirit w…