Francis by Patrick J. Marrin for July 24, 2023

Took me a minute

what??

That can be interpreted several ways.

I’m so out of touch I intend to see neither.

Interesting. It seems to be saying, choose your path wisely! (And no, I don’t plan to see either movie.)

Who’s the guy in the third frame?

Barbie and Oppenheimer.

Coming back for a second look this is really excellently executed. Even the images on the walls is reflecting the themes. Gabbie and Barbie with the Garden of Eden, and Leo gazing at nuclear annihilation next to the Lamb’s banner against Armageddon. With the Holy Birth and Sacrifice fulfilling God’s promise front and center, to stay focussed on. Great work, Marrin!

I think it’s interesting that the painting in the Barbie and Ken panel shows Adam and Eve in Eden.

I’m not familiar enough with Catholic iconography to identify the lamb and cross painting in the Oppenheimer panel (of course I understand their significance separately). Is it by any chance something from Revelation? (Although, a reference to Trinity also would not be out of place.)

The man from Glad?

Makes me almost wish I still went to movies.

Dear Santa, please give me a Barbie Doll for Christmas. I have a crucifix so I can scare off vampires. I need Barbie to scare off Republicans.