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Life of St. Francesca Romana : One day there was not enough bread for the Community
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Life of St. Francesca Romana : One day there was not enough bread for the Community
LRI4692456 Life of St. Francesca Romana : One day there was not enough bread for the Community, Francesca took up the scraps, blessed them, and there were there plenty to feed the fifteen who had remained (Fresco, 1468) by Romano, Antoniazzo (c.1430-1512); Monastery of Tor de Specchi, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Life of St. Francesca Romana (Santa Francesca Romana) (1384-1440) (Histories of St Francesca Romana): " On a day of hunger in the monastery, the saint blessed the bread crumbs that miraculously were sufficient to feed the whole community" (One day there was not enough bread for the Community, Francesca took up the scraps, blessed them, and there were there plenty to feed the fifteen who had remained) Fresco by Antoniazzo Romano (15th century) 1468 Rome, convent of the community of Oblate di Tor de Specchi Italy); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23717294
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This print captures a remarkable moment from the life of St. Francesca Romana, depicted in a stunning fresco by Antoniazzo Romano. In this scene, we witness an extraordinary act of faith and compassion as St. Francesca faces a scarcity of bread within her community. As the story goes, on a day when there was not enough bread to feed the entire community, St. Francesca took it upon herself to gather the remaining scraps. With unwavering belief in divine intervention, she blessed these meager crumbs before distributing them among her fellow sisters. To everyone's astonishment and delight, this simple act of faith transformed those few morsels into an abundant feast that miraculously fed all fifteen members who had remained behind. The artist beautifully captures this miraculous event through intricate details and vibrant colors that bring the scene to life. The expressions on each character's face reflect their awe and gratitude for witnessing such a profound miracle unfold before their eyes. St. Francesca Romana's selflessness and unwavering trust in God serve as an inspiration for us all. This powerful image reminds us that even in times of scarcity or hardship, acts of faith can lead to abundance beyond our imagination. Displayed at the Monastery of Tor de Specchi in Rome, Italy, this fresco continues to captivate viewers with its timeless message of hope and divine providence throughout centuries past and present.
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