Holy Orders – Merci F. McCoy

“Synodus Episcoporum: Portrait of Pope Francis’ Nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre

by mercimccoyartBlog, Church, Holy Orders October 9, 2021March 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

Took 4 days to complete this little painting and I really enjoyed it. I’m pretty sure that there will be more paintings of this size in the near future. I usually use 8″x10″ to make studies of bigger paintings too. This one is to commemorate the visit of Pope Francis’ Nuncio, Archbishope Christophe Pierre this …

PSALM 110:4 – Fr. Jose Gutiérrez

by mercimccoyartBlog, Church, Holy Orders May 9, 2021March 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

Fr. Jose Gutiérrez is one of my favorite priest and importantly, he reminds me of my dad that they could be brothers! He blessed my dad 6 months before he died during their visit with us. Everytime I miss my dad – I run to Fr. Jose and all is well again. In anticipation of …

“Do Not Be Afraid – Open Wide the Doors to Christ.”

by mercimccoyartBlog, Holy Orders, Saints January 7, 2020March 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

“Do Not Be Afraid – Open Wide the Doors to Christ.” Portrait of Pope St. John Paul IIOil on Linen, 24″ x 30″ Created for the 2020 St. John Paul II Black & Gold Gala Fundraiser, February 1, 2020. Now in the Dr. Sam & Rhonda Ganz Private Collection.