On Thursday, Feb 20th, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, I had the honor to present this painting to the 2025 Journey to Damascus Team as part of their retreat and to gift it to the pastor, Fr. Joseph Lopez.
It was truly a humbling experience and a beautiful Holy Spirit moment especially witnessing their initial reactions as I unveiled the painting to them. The Lord personally pierced their hearts with His invitation to “Come follow me and I will make you Fishers of Men” (Matthew 4:19) which is the theme of their retreat this year. The painting will be on display at the chapel during their entire retreat and subsequently hung in the church.
All praise and glory belong to God! Jesus, I will follow you whereever you lead me. Jesus, my Lord, have mercy on us.
Blessings to all!
PS
Fr. Lopez invited me to present the Come & See exhibit at this church for his parishioners in July as part of their month long celebration of their feast day. So very grateful for the invitation and looking forward to it.
“Matthew 4:19”
20″x24″, Oil on Linen
Feb. 20, 2025
Merci F. McCoy
Fr. Joseph Lopez (center) and Alonzo Garza, 2025 JTD Director.