Permanent Liturgical Art
Linda McCray, MFA

These paintings are hanging behind the sacred oils at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Missoula, Montana. From left to right: To Form Anew XIX, To Form Anew XVI, Parting. The To Form Anew series is about how a small amount of enlightenment can overcome any amount of emotional darkness. Parting is a reflection on the parting of the sea. 1' x 1' Acrylic paintings. Triptych entitled Rebirth is over the baptismal font in Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Missoula, Montana. While painting Rebirth I was reflecting on  spiritual renewal through the waters of baptism.

To Form Anew XV in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Saint Mary Catholic Community, Helena, Montana. Acrylic on Floating Wood Panel, 2'x2'

Triptych entitled Let There Be Light in the gathering space at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. While painting Let There Be Light I was reflecting on Genesis 1:1-8. Acrylic on Floating Wood Panel, 6'x8'

To Form Anew XXIV in the Reconciliation Chapel, Saint Mary Catholic Community, Helena, Montana. Acrylic on Floating Wood Panel, 2'x5' Light from Light is permanently housed in the Fellowship Hall at Lake Burien Presbyerian Church, Seattle, WA. Acrylic, Blessed Palm and Sand from Jerusalem on Floating Wood Panel, 6' x 9.5'