St Elisabeth Convent on Instagram: "WRITING AN ICON WITH SEMIPRECIOUS STONES This video shows an artist from our monastery workshop creating an icon of Saints Peter and Fevronia, the patron saints of Christian marriage and family life. The artist isn’t using traditional tempera or acrylics, but natural pigments made from finely ground semiprecious stones and minerals. Using a miniature spoon, the artist is carefully applying the stone mixture onto the outlined image—a meticulous and prayerful pr

You chose self in this round of the game of life and this is why you will inherit the earth. The meek were never weak, they were the ones who had the strength to not break when walking through the refiners fire. For those who walked through the valley of the shadow death found unconditonal love for all parts of self. It is for this reason they will be the leaders of the new world. It's our time to shine. Let's celebrate and know that the greatest gift God could ever show us how to master is unco

Gina Drewalowski on Instagram: "These are the things you should never be ashamed of:1️⃣ Being strong. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. 2️⃣ Taking care of your body. Training, moving, staying consistent — at any age. 3️⃣ Loving parts of yourself. And choosing to focus on what makes you feel confident. 4️⃣ Not hiding because of your age. Age doesn’t define what you’re allowed to wear, show or enjoy. 5️⃣ Ignoring outdated rules. Especially the ones society puts on women. I’m 60 years old — and I’