that my hand, guided by the Lord, painted an image that beautifies the church and is used for prayer by the faithful.” “Prayer” is a word Royal uses often for her work. Icons are “painted ...

Praying with icons is an intuitive art gained with practice ... especially the movement of her hands and eyes. Like a mirror vessel, she reflects a profound mystery: that we too hold God within ...

The hands-folded emoji depicts two hands pressed together and the fingers pointing up. The emoji is used as a gesture of prayer, thanks, request and greeting. It can also be used to express hope ...