Creativity is the Language of God
I was recently honored to give a talk for the parishioners of Our Lady of Angels church on the topic of Creativity as the Language of God. It's part art show, part Christian witness and part inspiration for all of us to identify and use our creative gifts in service...
Mary, Star of the Sea
One of our Blessed Mother's many names is "Stella Maris" (or Star of the Sea), reflecting her role in guiding us through challenging times. When the waves of life threaten to drown us, she holds steady. When we feel shipwrecked or attacked, our mother teaches us to...
Walking the Stations Lenten Retreat: March 1, 2025
Join me Saturday, March 1, 2025 for a special day of reflection on the Stations of the Cross inspired by the artwork from my book, “Surrender All.” Just in time for Lent, we will prepare our hearts for the season of receiving the Divine Love that Jesus holds for us....
Psalms of Gratitude: A Day of Reflection, Nov 9, 2024
Join me on Saturday, November 9, 2024 for a day of reflection on the Psalms at Mercy Center Burlingame! The words of the Psalms are both ancient and timeless, resonating with our hearts today just as they have done for thousands of years. As the year winds down and we...
Sacred Art in the Southwest
This spring included a mini-tour with my art across the Southwest. First stop was to take part in an invitational show called "Sacred Art Live!" hosted by the Scanlon Foundation. The show and sale was held for one day only at the new Cathedral High School in Houston....
The Wedding at Cana
“The Wedding at Cana” by Jen Norton. 24x30" Acrylic on canvas, $3600.Hope in the promise of God’s kingdom always involves a leap of trust for the fearful human heart. It means walking forth in spite of adversity, getting comfortable with vulnerability and desiring the...
But Who Do You Say That I Am? (Matt 16:15)
“But Who Do You Say That I Am?” by Jen Norton. 24x30" Acrylic on wood, $3600.Over this past summer, I participated in a virtual Art Synod sponsored by Discerning Deacons and the Catholic Artist Connection. Artists across America met in online sessions, with many...
Opening Exhibit at Faith Gallery, North Easton, MA
I am honored to be selected as the inaugural artist for the Grand Opening of the Faith Gallery at the Museum of Family Prayer in North Easton, MA! The exhibit features 14 of my paintings around Mary and the Holy Family. It is on display from Sept 7-Dec 9, 2023. The...
The Visitation of Mary and Elizabeth
“The Visitation” by Jen Norton. 36x45" Acrylic on wood, $8000.My latest painting is inspired by the "Visitation" (Luke 1:39-45) where a newly-pregnant Mary travels in haste to her older cousin Elizabeth. This story has been on my mind lately, maybe because my own...
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
“Pentecost” by Jen Norton. 20x16" Acrylic on wood, $1600 SOLD.The Movement of the Holy Spirit My life has offered many moments of inspiration, some obvious and some obscure. Yours probably has too. Sometimes it's about art, but not always. Maybe I'm inspired to call a...
St. Monica Prays for her Wayward Eldest Child
“St. Monica Prays for her Eldest Wayward Child” by Jen Norton. 20x16" Acrylic on wood, $1600.God hears a mother's prayer When I think of St. Monica, I'm not sure if I want to revere her for her perseverance in prayer, or criticize her for being a "helicopter mom." ...
Lent Online Retreat and Art Project with Mercy Center
Registration is open! Join me during this 2021 Lenten Season for a very special online retreat and six-session art project inspired by my new book, "Surrender All," from Ave Maria Press! Using my book as a starting point, Mary DuQuaine (Director of Mercy Center...