Madonna de Bruges

I randomly wandered over to this on Wikipedia (the image to the right is in the public domain, by the way) and it struck a chord with me. And the timing is pretty good too! This depiction of the Virgin Mother with the child Jesus is particularly relevant as we will be soon entering into the Advent season.

This is one of the lesser-known Michelangelo statues, called Madonna of Bruges. That face is so exquisite, with eyes cast down in modesty as the angel annunciates her destiny. This is an image of such true beauty of women and of God's work in the world. And it seems to me to embody true love.

Please pardon the elementary and non-eloquence of this post. But perhaps it is best to just get to the point and leave it at that.

Pax Domini