John Henry Newman Medal Saint Clare Canonized in 494

Canonized in 494

and also a major illustrator

but we can't help but think of the Martin family when we look at this warm-hearted depiction

this ceiling of the Ely Cathedral was meant to inspire the congregation to thoughts of Heaven as they gazed upwards

Sue and John

John Henry Newman Medal Saint Clare Canonized in 494As Sue painted, she pondered the poem prayer composed by Newman, Lead Kindly Light. If you read the poem (scroll down) and study the painting, you may see the connection! John Henry Newman (1801 1890) stands as a giant in the fields of theology, philosophy, and education. Influencing many academic and spiritual disciplines, Newman's writings and his lifelong search for religious truth continue to inspire scholars throughout the world. John Henry