Ah, glad you asked. On the Catholic side of things, it is said that if you are trying to sell your house, and you bury a statue of St. Joseph, your house will sell. I find this a bit humourous. Don’t get me wrong, I mostly grew up Catholic… it’s just a funny thing. See here for more funny…
For those who aren’t familiar with the Catholic-ness… There’s a patron Saint for just about anything. St. Luke IS the patron saint of artists because it is said that he, himself, was one and painted Mary (Jesus’ Mah). But as far as burying him in a houseplant… that’s my own personal fiction. If anyone tries it, let me know how it turns out. Randie swears by it.
Here in Philadelphia – where any Catholic news always leads the regular news – the statue of St. Joseph is buried head down to sell the house. I don’t know why – I’m a Lutheran myself – but I’ve found it to be one of the more… odd… Catholic traditions in the area.
Luke painted Mary? I’ve never heard that. ‘Course, we Lutheran-y type people don’t exactly follow the saints’ lives outside of the Bible all that closely. I do know that it’s been speculated that Luke was a doctor, based upon his attention to medical details in his accounts. (He wrote the Gospel of Luke as well as the Acts of the Apostles.)
And I’m guessing Ryan is a confirmed Deist/Agnostic/Atheist?
Pete: Google St. Luke patron saint artist and you’ll find some stained glass with St. Luke with paint brush in hand. (I love stained glass… so perty) And, yes, I also read he was said to be a doctor.
Ryan has a different take on things as compared to Randie. He believes that God exists. But how far God reaches into your life is a subject for controversy. He is certainly of little faith and he has trouble with the Bible being the end-all Truth, which I think troubles Randie.
I am glad to hear that you and St. Luke are on good terms. I will certainly do my part to support those lines of communication. We all need role models and mentors no matter how long ago they lived. If their examples of courage and creativity can inspire then that’s always a good thing. Maybe we can do the same for those around us…or follow us. Keep it up Randie.
Why’d she bury the figurine in the first place?
Ah, glad you asked. On the Catholic side of things, it is said that if you are trying to sell your house, and you bury a statue of St. Joseph, your house will sell. I find this a bit humourous. Don’t get me wrong, I mostly grew up Catholic… it’s just a funny thing. See here for more funny…
For those who aren’t familiar with the Catholic-ness… There’s a patron Saint for just about anything. St. Luke IS the patron saint of artists because it is said that he, himself, was one and painted Mary (Jesus’ Mah). But as far as burying him in a houseplant… that’s my own personal fiction. If anyone tries it, let me know how it turns out. Randie swears by it.
Here in Philadelphia – where any Catholic news always leads the regular news – the statue of St. Joseph is buried head down to sell the house. I don’t know why – I’m a Lutheran myself – but I’ve found it to be one of the more… odd… Catholic traditions in the area.
Luke painted Mary? I’ve never heard that. ‘Course, we Lutheran-y type people don’t exactly follow the saints’ lives outside of the Bible all that closely. I do know that it’s been speculated that Luke was a doctor, based upon his attention to medical details in his accounts. (He wrote the Gospel of Luke as well as the Acts of the Apostles.)
And I’m guessing Ryan is a confirmed Deist/Agnostic/Atheist?
Pete: Google St. Luke patron saint artist and you’ll find some stained glass with St. Luke with paint brush in hand. (I love stained glass… so perty) And, yes, I also read he was said to be a doctor.
Ryan has a different take on things as compared to Randie. He believes that God exists. But how far God reaches into your life is a subject for controversy. He is certainly of little faith and he has trouble with the Bible being the end-all Truth, which I think troubles Randie.
I am glad to hear that you and St. Luke are on good terms. I will certainly do my part to support those lines of communication. We all need role models and mentors no matter how long ago they lived. If their examples of courage and creativity can inspire then that’s always a good thing. Maybe we can do the same for those around us…or follow us. Keep it up Randie.
Well said, Carl.