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Saint Augustine Quote - You have made us for yourself O Lord – 8.5x11" – Catholic Art Print – Sue Kouma Johnson– Authentic Quote
Saint Augustine Quote - You have made us for yourself O Lord – 8.5x11" – Catholic Art Print – Sue Kouma Johnson– Authentic Quote
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The painting is "The Conversion of St Augustine" by Susan Kouma Johnson and the quote is by Saint Augustine of Hippo, from his famous autobiographical work Confessions.
This picture tells the story of his final ascent to Christ, whom he had run from for so many years, and dragged his feet on when he finally realized the truth. He is shown with dark skin, as he was from North Africa.
The turning point came when he was in a garden, and he heard a child's voice saying, "Take and read." So he picked up the Bible and opened it to a passage which convinced him that he could live a new life.
The symbol of the tree is often used in the Bible to stand for a person. For example, "The just man is like a tree planted near running water, whose leaves never fade." Here, Augustine is sitting on the stump of a dead tree, his life without God, but yet there is a fresh, green shoot springing forth, symbol of his new life in Christ.
The shining heart of Christ reminds us of Augustine's saying, "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless till they rest in Thee!"
Saint Monica, his mother, prayed for 17 years for his conversion. When he finally converted, he became a great bishop in North Africa, and is one of the official doctors of the Church. He is one of the most influential theologians of our faith, quoted so often for his Christian wisdom. The side borders of the painting are stylized crosiers, or bishop's staffs.
- NOTE: There is about 1.3" inch white border around the image!
- Standard size. 8.5x11". Frames are easy to find
- Printed on Archival Paper
- Printed with Archival inks, rated to last for generations
- Comes in a close-fitting, crystal clear bag
- Comes with cardboard backer
- Comes with above explanation
You may also be interested in our Vintage Catholic Art here on Etsy at www.Etsy/shop/ClassicCatholic
or original Catholic Art & Jewelry by Sue Kouma Johnson here at Etsy at www.Etsy/shop/TreeOfHeaven
Image and text arrangement copyright © Sue Kouma Johnson
Thank you!
This picture tells the story of his final ascent to Christ, whom he had run from for so many years, and dragged his feet on when he finally realized the truth. He is shown with dark skin, as he was from North Africa.
The turning point came when he was in a garden, and he heard a child's voice saying, "Take and read." So he picked up the Bible and opened it to a passage which convinced him that he could live a new life.
The symbol of the tree is often used in the Bible to stand for a person. For example, "The just man is like a tree planted near running water, whose leaves never fade." Here, Augustine is sitting on the stump of a dead tree, his life without God, but yet there is a fresh, green shoot springing forth, symbol of his new life in Christ.
The shining heart of Christ reminds us of Augustine's saying, "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless till they rest in Thee!"
Saint Monica, his mother, prayed for 17 years for his conversion. When he finally converted, he became a great bishop in North Africa, and is one of the official doctors of the Church. He is one of the most influential theologians of our faith, quoted so often for his Christian wisdom. The side borders of the painting are stylized crosiers, or bishop's staffs.
- NOTE: There is about 1.3" inch white border around the image!
- Standard size. 8.5x11". Frames are easy to find
- Printed on Archival Paper
- Printed with Archival inks, rated to last for generations
- Comes in a close-fitting, crystal clear bag
- Comes with cardboard backer
- Comes with above explanation
You may also be interested in our Vintage Catholic Art here on Etsy at www.Etsy/shop/ClassicCatholic
or original Catholic Art & Jewelry by Sue Kouma Johnson here at Etsy at www.Etsy/shop/TreeOfHeaven
Image and text arrangement copyright © Sue Kouma Johnson
Thank you!
