Blood of Christ

"And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves. For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you." - Luke:17-20, King James Bible

Pope Benedict XVI, Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. USCCB Publishing, Washington, DC: 2005. This 200-page volume offers a quick synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

This topic relates to my work in that I am paying attention to Catholic ritual and how it can be incorporated in my imagery without relying on icons. Similarly, since I intend to use mixed media this semester, I am searching out materials which relate to my work thematically.