Nun in the Rose Garden – The Roses' Day – Edmund Blair Leighton – Catholic Art – Catholic Gift – Archival Quality devotional Genevieve herself is one of

Genevieve herself is one of the main Saints of France

Then as we approach our death

It shows perhaps the spiritual reaction of many people when confronted with the deep horror and evil of war

is perfect to represent that moment

For 5x7" paper

Nun in the Rose Garden – The Roses' Day – Edmund Blair Leighton – Catholic Art – Catholic Gift – Archival Quality devotional Genevieve herself is one of"The Roses' Day" Edmund Blair Leighton In the cloistered garden adjacent to her convent, a nun goes out to pick roses. It is "the roses' day", a title that indicates that this is the allotted day to pick roses. It is a serene, well ordered life. This picture lends us that feeling of tranquility. Staring at this picture is, for us, a visual meditation. Our spirits are calmed by it. We find it intensely beautiful, and God is source of all true beauty.