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The Texas Legislature passed a resolution May 20 to install a statue of the Virgin Mary bearing the unborn Christ child at the state Capitol.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 19, now awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature, describes the “Texas Life Monument” as “a mother with an unborn child cradled in a world-shaped womb.”
However, the piece, created by renowned Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz, is unmistakably Marian. Schmalz, known for spiritually evocative public art, confirmed the statue depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary and the unborn Jesus.
“People are afraid to have children these days,” Schmalz told The Austin Chronicle. “Well, this is a visual argument against that, and this is saying life is beautiful, so let’s embrace it, and let’s have more beautiful humans being created.”
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Senate Concurrent Resolution 19, now awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature, describes the “Texas Life Monument” as “a mother with an unborn child cradled in a world-shaped womb.”
However, the piece, created by renowned Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz, is unmistakably Marian. Schmalz, known for spiritually evocative public art, confirmed the statue depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary and the unborn Jesus.
“People are afraid to have children these days,” Schmalz told The Austin Chronicle. “Well, this is a visual argument against that, and this is saying life is beautiful, so let’s embrace it, and let’s have more beautiful humans being created.”
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Texas approves resolution to display pregnant Virgin Mary statue at state Capitol
The Texas Legislature passed a resolution May 20 to install a statue of the Virgin Mary bearing the unborn Christ child at the state Capitol. Senate…
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