Haunted by this wooden bust of Mary that survived the atomic bombing of the Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki. A religious icon is “rewritten” by the greatest single act of violence in human history, taking on new meaning as an icon of compassion and a witness for peace.

Nov 24, 2019 · 6:27 PM UTC

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Replying to @RobertEllsberg @tbfspace
A 20th-century version of Our Lady Vulnerata in Valladolid?
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
I would have thought that was the murder by crucifixion of the God-Man Jesus Bar Joseph, and it is possible that more were killed in the firebombing of Tokyo the same year, but I see your point.
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
It is so powerful - stunningly so.
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg @KristinCollie20
I'm speechless. Wow!
Replying to @RobertEllsberg
I’ve been haunted by it too since you first posted the picture
Replying to @RobertEllsberg
Pope Francis incensing it at Mass today was profoundly symbolic yet haunting in a way. The small purifying cloud of incense overpowers the gargantuan mushroom cloud from the bomb that destroyed it imbuing it with new meaning and life
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg @yourauntemma
I am leaving soon, and you will forgive me if I speak bluntly. The universe grows smaller every day, and the threat of aggression by any group, anywhere, can no longer be tolerated. There must be security for all or no one is secure. rottentomatoes.com/m/1005371…
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
Hi @caro_starkey. Thought this might be of interest. (Hope you're doing ok x)