"The Holy Mass"
Thomas Noyes-Lewis

This reverent painting of the Mass illustrates the invisible aspects of the Mass, where the Host is surrounded by angels and saints. One thing to understand about the Mass, we are joining in with the Heavenly worship of the Lord.

The Mass is the re-presentation of Christ on the Cross, that exact moment in history perpetuated throughout the ages (Catechism 1323). When the priest makes the sacrifice, angels of the Heavenly Host are present. St. John Chrysostom, among others, stated that "When Mass is being celebrated, the Sanctuary is filled with countless Angels who adore the Divine Victim immolated on the altar." Your guardian angel is up there, reverently worshiping the Lord!
(sources: quote, ewtn.com. catechism, usccb.com)

Thomas Noyes-Lewis (1862-1946) was a British painter known for his extraordinary religious art. He was also known for his civic art, and he did commercial art as well.

** IMPORTANT ** IMAGE IS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER!! There is a white border around the image! .5" for 5x7, 1.3" for 8.5x11, 1.6" for 11x14". Image is smaller than the paper!!!!

- Acid-free paper
- Archival pigments, rated to last for generations.
- Cardboard backer
- Above story of the art
- Enclosed in a tight-fitting, crystal clear bag.

Thanks for your interest!
Sue & John

"In order to communicate the message entrusted to her by Christ, the Church needs art." ~ St. Pope John Paul II

Original image is out-of-copyright. Descriptive text and image alterations (hence the whole new image) © by Sue Kouma Johnson - Classic Catholic Art.