"We would love people from all over the country, just drop us an email and let us know how
you have discovered God's beauty in your life and how you might be able to share it with others through our ministry"-Debra Classen
Debra has an
M.A. in Theology from St. Mary Graduate School of Theology; an M.A. in Counseling from John Carroll University; and a B.A. in General Studies (Psychology and Fine Art, with a Certificate in Women's Studies) from Kent State University.
The Mute Swan
The Mute Swan Ministry is a non-profit, spiritual organization dedicated to discovering beauty in all its forms. Our goal is to educate and encourage others to live a contemplative life. We believe the radiance of God's beauty is to be discovered in nature, art, relationships, life, even within great suffering. Visit our site: www.themuteswan.org
Contemplative Prayer: Scripture and Paintings by Debra Classen
Scripture and Paintings by Debra Classen
Artwork FOR SALE by Debra Classen painted to mimic stained glass. All proceeds go to supporting The Mute Swan Ministries. Contact Debra Classen for details at debraclassen@aol.com
Faith Not Fear
Mary and Donkey
When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lordappeared to Joseph in adream and said, 'Rise, take the child and hismother, flee to Egypt, and staythere until I tell you, Herod is goingto search for the child to destroyhim." Joseph rose and took the childand his mother by night and departedfor Egypt. Matthew 2:13-14
Healing Trust
Woman touching the hem of Christ's Garment
Therewas
a woman afflicted with hemorrhages for twelve years. Shehadsuffered
greatly at the hands of many doctors and had spent all thatshehad. Yet
she was not helped but only grew worse. She had heard aboutJesus
andcame up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak. Shesaid, "If
I buttouch his clothes, I shall be cured." Mark 5:25-28
Messengers of Beauty
The Angels; St. Michael, Guardian Angel with child, St. Gabriel
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to atown of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a mannamed Joseph, of the houseof David, and the virgin's name was Mary... Then the angel said toher, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God..."
Luke 1:26-30
All paintings available for sale, painted by Debra Classen in the stained glass style. All proceeds go to supporting The Mute Swan Ministries. For more information contact Debra Classen at debraclassen@aol.com
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