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The Last Communion of Saint Joseph Calasanz, painted by Francisco Goya

August 25, 2016

This saint from Aragon devoted himself to educating poor children in Rome. He wrote: "All who undertake to teach must be endowed with deep love, the greatest patience, and, most of all, profound humility." Indeed, humility is the chief virtue required of a teacher. Goya conveys the spirit of humility in this canvas showing the saint's last Holy Communion in this life.

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