This week we will look at religious icons - what they are, how to pray with them, and how to avoid making an icon into an idol.
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Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself:
1. Article: An Introduction to Iconography and iconographic analysis, by Dr. Lauren Kilroy Ewbank at smarthistory.org
2. Visual prayers by artist Scott Erickson
3. Modern icons by artist Gracie Morbitzer
4. Article: How to Pray with Icons - A Brief Guide, by Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
5. Activity: Make an ofrenda with images of loved ones who have passed and pray for them during the month of November.
6. Search: St. Joan of Arc icons (check these out!)
7. Article: The Importance of Religious Icons in Christian Faith, from the Art of the Icon blog
8. Collection: Icons by artist Cecilia Lawrence
