Here's a story I wrote before. I was waiting for an appropriate situation to use it in and sadly one has occurred. Sorry for your trouble Coach Pinkel, I hope you are well. Persevere, Gary; I know you have broad shoulders, soon you will be out of the dog house. Continue, continue old friend.
St Peter penitent by George La Tour-part one
fiction
edward w pritchard
St Peter penitent by George La Tour is displayed at the Cleveland museum of Art. La Tour a French 17th century Baroque Painter, from Lorraine, now part of France disappeared from the historical record for 250 following his death. He left no writings explaining the painting known as the Tears of St Peter AKA St. Peter Penitent.
St. Peter sits wide eyed with hands folded mentally examining his life. He has previously denied Jesus Christ three times on the day Jesus needed him most. Yet, Jesus has given him the task of spreading the word of Jesus' gospel after Jesus' death.
St Peter in La Tour's picture looks humble as he summons his sorrows. La Tour has placed St Peter in his picture in a modest rural setting. Yet there is an element of optimism in the picture.
Penitence is an emotion that doesn't play well in modern times. Has the artist displayed the sublime emotion of penitence in St Peter's face?
All have sinned and fell short of the glory of God. Let those who have stumbled have the privacy to atone without the scrutiny of national judgment.
end part one
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