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She travelled to other convents, sharing her story and helping missionaries prepare for work in Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is depicted in her religious habit, including the medal of Our Lady of Sorrows which she wore. The sunflowers symbolize her sunny disposition and contagious joy, and the crumbling chains represent not only her freedom from slavery, but ultimately the freedom she found in Christ. 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She encourages Catholics to bring their cultural experience and unique talents to the ministry of the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is depicted \u003cspan\u003ewearing a vibrant kaftan and headwrap similar to what she wore toward the end of her life. The books represent her role as a teacher, and the magnolias in the background are the state flower of Mississippi, where she was born, raised, and eventually died, and are a symbol of joy and perseverance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese prints are available for purchase in Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor orders in the USA, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ascensionpress.com\/products\/servant-of-god-thea-bowman-sacred-art\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Art by Tianna Williams","offers":[{"title":"5x7","offer_id":47244453183640,"sku":"ASC-THEA-XS","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x10","offer_id":47244453216408,"sku":"ASC-THEA-SM","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14","offer_id":47244453249176,"sku":"ASC-THEA-M","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20","offer_id":47244453281944,"sku":"ASC-THEA-LG","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1568\/9368\/files\/1f738c08-asc-thea-bowman-square.jpg?v=1758741820"},{"product_id":"saint-augustine-of-hippo-ascension","title":"Saint Augustine of Hippo | Ascension","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt. Augustine spent his youth indulging his passions and pursuing worldly ambitions, until finally the prayers of his mother, St. Monica, and the preaching of St. Ambrose facilitated his conversion to Christianity. 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