Czech-born American artist Albin...
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Czech-born American artist Albin Polasek, born in Moravia, was for many years the head of the sculpture department of the Art Institute in Chicago. When he built a residence in Winter Park, Florida, it consisted of three buildings. One is his residence and studio. One is a storage garage with guest quarters upstairs. And the third is a small chapel furnished with a beautiful crucifix and the artist's sketches of the Stations of the Cross. In his house, in the studio area, hangs a gold-colored copy of his work, Victorious Christ, a crucifix depicting Christ on the cross looking up in victory. It is at least twelve feet high. He designed the whole house and room to accommodate the cross. And outside in the beautiful lakeside garden, there are more crucifixes and sculptures of Christ. Instead of swimming pools, tennis courts, and other signs of affluence, Polasek showed to the world what was most important to him, his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mary showed where her priorities lay. She showed that being with Jesus and hearing his word was more important to her than anything else.
Mary showed where her priorities lay. She showed that being with Jesus and hearing his word was more important to her than anything else.
