Daughter - Your Faith Has Healed You

“Daughter - Your Faith Has Healed You” 36” X 24” Oil on Canvas

“Daughter – Your Faith Has Healed You”

In three of the Gospels, we read of a woman whose name is never mentioned, yet her story has echoed through the centuries. She is remembered not for her status, wealth, or accomplishments, but for one thing alone—her faith.

This woman had endured twelve long years of suffering with an incurable condition. Scripture tells us that her illness only grew worse, despite spending everything she had on doctors. Broken in body and in spirit, she had no reason left to hope—until she heard whispers of Jesus.

I imagine the moment her ears first caught His name. Something stirred inside her soul, something she thought had died long ago. Hope.

Reaching for the Hem

When Jesus passed by, she pressed through the crowds with one simple thought: If I just touch His garment, I will be healed (Matthew 9:21). She reached out her hand to grasp the tassel—the fringe of His robe. These tassels, commanded in the Law, were meant to remind Israel to remember the Lord. For her, this single tassel became her lifeline, her cry to God that she had not been forgotten.

Her faith was bold. After years of unanswered prayers and pain, she still dared to believe. And in that one courageous act, she touched Jesus. Scripture says that instantly, she was healed.

The Power of Faith and the Power of Jesus

But the story doesn’t end with her physical healing. Jesus felt power go out from Him and turned to ask, “Who touched Me?” Though the woman tried to hide, trembling and afraid, she finally fell before Him and confessed everything.

It is here, in this intimate exchange, that the miracle deepens. Jesus doesn’t only recognize her act of faith—He gives her a new identity. He looks at her and calls her Daughter.

In that moment, she was not just healed. She was made whole. She was no longer defined by her suffering but by her faith. No longer hidden, she was seen, known, and cherished as daughter.

The Meaning Behind the Painting

In my painting, “Daughter – Your Faith Has Healed You,” I sought to capture this exchange— faith moving towards Jesus and the power of Jesus moving towards faith. It is a reminder that no matter how hopeless life feels, one act of faith can change everything.

Her story invites us to ask: Where do we need to reach out in faith today? Where have we lost hope? The same Jesus who healed her calls us sons and daughters, inviting us to step out of hiding and into wholeness.

New Covenant – The Bread of Life

“Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration.” – Saint Teresa of Calcutta

The Meaning Behind New Covenant

This 16” x 20” oil on canvas, titled New Covenant, reflects the deep mystery of Christ offering Himself as the Bread of Life. In John 6, Jesus declares, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” These words are not symbolic alone—they point us to the eternal promise of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.

As I painted this piece, I reflected on how Jesus has given Himself fully—body, soul, and divinity—so that we might have life. Communion is more than remembrance; it is participation in the covenant of love He sealed with His blood. Through it, we are invited into ongoing communion with Him.

Why the New Covenant Matters

From the Old Testament sacrifices to the Passover meal, God continually foreshadowed a greater promise—a covenant that would not be written on tablets of stone but written on the hearts of His people. Jesus fulfilled this in the Upper Room when He broke the bread and lifted the cup, saying: “This is My body… this is My blood… do this in remembrance of Me.”

Everyday, we are invited to step into this covenant. Communion is not distant history—it is Christ present here and now. As Saint Teresa of Calcutta so beautifully said, we grow in love when we return to the Eucharist and spend time in His presence.

An Invitation to Adoration

In the stillness of Adoration, we are reminded that Jesus is always near. He does not simply give gifts—He gives Himself. To kneel before the Blessed Sacrament is to stand at the heart of the covenant, where mercy and love flow without end.

My prayer is that this painting will serve as a reminder: the New Covenant is alive. Jesus, the Bread of Life, meets us at the altar and calls us back into His presence, again and again. As you reflect on New Covenant, may your heart be drawn closer to the One who gives Himself unceasingly.

Jesus Calms the Storm - Peace in The Midst of Chaos

Jesus Calming the Storm: Peace in the Midst of Chaos

“Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. – Mark 4:39

In this 48” x 60” oil on canvas painting, Jesus Calming the Storm, I was deeply moved to capture one of the most powerful miracles of Christ recorded in Scripture. Found in Mark 4:35–41, this account shows Jesus commanding the wind and the waves to be still, demonstrating His absolute authority over creation itself.

When I envisioned this piece, I wanted to step into the perspective of Jesus—looking out at the raging sea breaking around Him. The disciples, behind Him in the boat, were filled with fear as the storm threatened their very lives. Yet in the middle of the chaos, Jesus stood in perfect peace. My desire was to paint the contrast between overwhelming fear and unshakable presence—the peace that only Christ can bring.

The Two Faces of Fear

In this passage, Scripture highlights two moments of fear: Fear of the storm.The disciples were terrified as the waves crashed into their boat, convinced they were about to perish. Their cries of panic rose as they looked at Jesus sleeping—seemingly unaware of their danger. Fear of His power.After Jesus rebuked the wind and spoke to the sea, the storm immediately obeyed. In that moment, the disciples were struck with a different kind of fear—an awe-filled reverence. They asked, “Who is this man? Even the wind and waves obey Him!” (Mark 4:41).

Jesus responded to their fear with a question: “Where is your faith?” It was not simply about surviving the storm but about remembering who was with them in the boat.

Our Storms Today

Life is still full of storms. They may not be crashing seas, but they rise up in our hearts, homes, and even our nation. When chaos surrounds us—when sickness, loss, or uncertainty threaten to overwhelm us—it can feel as though Jesus is “asleep.” We wonder if He sees our pain, if He notices the water rising around our feet.

But this painting is a protest against fear. It’s a declaration that storms never have the final say. His presence, His peace, and His authority are greater than any wave we face. His very breath brings life and dismantles death.

The Power of His Presence

Something the Lord often reassures me of is this: He is closer than my next breath.

Immanuel—God with us—is not distant. He is with us in the storm, commanding peace even when the world seems to unravel. As you look at this painting, my prayer is that you would sense His nearness and hear His voice calming the storms of your own heart: “Peace, be still.”

Just as the disciples were invited to move from fear to faith, we are too. May this artwork remind you to lift your eyes above the crashing waves and fix them on the One whose name is above every name—Jesus Christ, Lord over the storm.