Interpreting Music with Color: March 9, 2019

O Magnum Mysterium
Acrylic on Canvas
Original 48" x 72"
(Fine Art Reproductions now available)

O Magnum Mysterium was recently chosen by the National Lutheran Choir for their Christmas Concert Program at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. My husband and I were invited to attend. The day before I had just found out that I have breast cancer. It's still hard to say those words. I am, however, one of the lucky ones. It was caught early, it was small and they do not recommend chemotherapy. I will be starting radiation therapy on Tuesday for four weeks and will have hormone therapy for five years after. Life can change in an instant, but there is a Constant that holds us up through our suffering and our joy.

Director Cherwain added the song O Magnum Mysterium by Lauridsen after choosing this painting for the cover. It is an incredibly beautiful song. O Great Mystery! I let that Mysterious Love wash over me as I sat in that beautiful space listening to this song. There are few things more moving than a chorus of human voices. The beauty of it was a healing balm for my soul that evening, that I've carried with me.

IThis painting is now available as a fine art print on archival, gallery-stretched canvas, with black sides, ready-to-hang (see Fine Art Prints under the "More..." tab). The original is also available (see Purchase Originals tab under the "More..." tab). To listen to "O Magnum Mysterium" hit the play button below.