The
first time I saw the painting "The Clown", I was not very
impressed. Yet, at a two-day retreat two years ago, I was moved
to tears by this painting. At that time, I felt lonely, frustrated,
and despaired, and I gazed at "The Clown" with unblinking
eyes. Only Master, with Her pristine heart of a Saint and child,
could so perfectly portray both the sad and joyous aspects of life
in this painting. The clown in the painting may have many darker
hues concealed in his heart, but he still shows people his brighter
side. All I can say is: "Master! You are truly marvelous!"
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