By Ernest Disney-Britton
All the worlds religions promise lives filled with problems, but they also promise miracles. At A&O, we believe in miracles. Miracles are moments when divine power is channeled through men and women we call saints---models of holiness to be imitated. Saints are known in Judaism as Tzadik, in Islam as wali, in Hinduism as guru, in Buddhism as boddhisatva, and in Sikhism as sant or bhagat. This morning, Pope Benedikt XVI named seven new saints (miracle-makers) including the first Native American: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, an Algonquin-Mohawk and patron of ecology. That's why "Blessed" (above) by Tony Melendez is NEWS OF WEEK.
In other Religious Art news from across the USA, and around the world:
- Judaism in Art: Yaakov Stark's Zionist monument uncovered in Jerusalem. [More News]
- Christianity in Art: Warner Sallman's "The Head of Christ" gets new home. [More News]
- Sikhism in Art: California Temple celebrates 100 years in the United States. [More News]
- Buddhism in Art: Zen master, Jitsudo Ancheta brings spiritual teaching to art. [More News]
- Islam in Art: Film makers offer "Muhammad: The Legacy of the Prophet." [More News]
- Others in Art: Conceptual artist Nathan Coley explores miracles; and we revisit Francis Alÿs (2002) "When Faith Moves Mountains." [More News]
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