Making Sacred Art a place of encounter / Inspirational speaker/ Portuguese artist based in London/ commissions accepted / instagram: @ruben.ferreira_artist

London, England
Joined December 2017
A short documentary about my art work is now live! Come and see! youtu.be/ENz4Cz3NgW4
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WHAT NEVER DIES. The lives of Midori and Takashi Nagai. farmstreet.org.uk/events/wha… – at Tottenham, London
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Work in progress. Sister Zdenka Schelingová. Oil on linen. #zdenkaschelingova #sacredart #catholicart #catholicsaints – at Tottenham, London
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I finished our beloved Saint Bernardette's painting on this day, when, in 1858, Our Lady appeared in the grotto of Massabielle for the last time. Bernardette said: "I never saw her so beautiful ". I wanted to capture this exact moment. Oil on linen *painting made by human hands
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Saint Bernardette. Work in progress. Painting made by human hands
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Varnish time for my painting of Saint John of the Cross. "Friar John encounters the Beloved", oil on canvas. Painting made by human hands. #saintjohnofthecross #sanjuandelacruz #catholicart #sacredart #catholicsaints
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Blessed Rani Maria Vattalil. Painting made by human hands. Oil on linen. My first saint from India. @CauseSanti #sacredart #catholicart
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As the Church prepares for the Feast of the Sacred Heart, Pray As You Go is inviting people to join in a novena prayer written by the late Fr Simon Bishop SJ. Originally produced through a collaboration between Pray As You Go and Jesuits in Britain, the nine-day prayer journey reflects Fr Simon's deep devotion to the Sacred Heart and offers a chance to remember his life, ministry and enduring legacy of faith. jesuit.org.uk/news/pray-as-y…
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World wars are only projections of the conflicts waged inside the souls of men and women, for nothing happens in the external world that has not first happened within a soul.
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At the foot of the Cross, it can feel like all is lost. But as Catholic artist Ruben Ferreira (@RubenF_Artist) reflects in his painting, Our Lady of Sorrows, we are not alone. Mary stands beside us—holding our hand in moments of doubt, grief, and suffering. The crucifixion is not a defeat. It is a transformation. A path forward. #Easter
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Catholic artist Ruben Ferreira (@RubenF_Artist) reflects on Saint Josephine Bakhita—kidnapped, enslaved, and scarred by suffering, yet transformed by an encounter with Christ. His painting reveals a powerful truth: Jesus enters into our wounds to bring healing and new life. Watch the full reflection as we journey toward Easter. #Lent #Easter #SaintJosephineBakhita
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Blessed Sára Salkaházi wasn’t the “perfect” nun—she was bold, outspoken, and struggled to give things up. And that’s exactly why her witness matters. This #Lent, if you’re fighting habits, addiction, or trying to grow in holiness, you’re not alone. Holiness isn’t about fitting a mold—it’s about courage, surrender, and standing for what is right. Watch how her story challenges us today. @RubenF_Artist
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The beloved Disciple. *This painting was made by human hands. Oil on canvas. I painted the scene where the Apostle John leans his head on Jesus' chest during the Last Supper (John 13:23). May we all feel this close and intimate with Jesus throughout our lives. #sacredart
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To all my friends and followers, Bom Natal! Merry Christmas! May our hearts be open to the immense tenderness of Baby Jesus. He was born for me and you. *This painting was made by human hands. Oil on canvas. Based on a photo of Helen Thomas Robson #holyfamily #christmasart
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What a privilege to have shared my art once again on Live TV in @CatholicFaithTV! This time, I had an opportunity to talk about my exhibition “Defiant Love in Times of War: Love under the Third Reich”. Get to know a bit of the inspiration behind it. vimeo.com/1128850716/9242951…
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🙏 Final part of our interview with artist @RubenF_Artist as he recounts a harrowing story he learned when he visited Auschwitz and how God, even in the darkest moments, is right there, suffering alongside our broken humanity. To watch the full film visit: youtu.be/TUfOhCArr2I Ruben’s exhibition is on throughout October at the @londonjesuit (114 Mount Street, Mayfair) with free entry. Read more about the exhibition here: bit.ly/4otzyNQ Jesuit.org.uk @FarmStChurch #maximiliankolbe #sacredart #artecatolica #wwii #catholicartist #catholicart #CatholicChurch #catholicsaints #WWII80Years #ArtExhibition #DefiantLoveExhibition #londonjesuitcentre #auschwitz #jesuits #ignatianspirituality
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Part 2 of our interview with Sacred Art artist, the incredibly talented @RubenF_Artist about the inspiration behind his work, as well as touching on the beautiful story behind the painting of Saint #maximiliankolbe The exhibition, “Defiant Love in Times of War: Holiness under the Third Reich” is on throughout October at the @londonjesuit (114 Mount Street, Mayfair) with free entry. Read more about the exhibition here: bit.ly/4otzyNQ @FarmStChurch #sacredart #artecatolica #wwii #catholicartist #catholicart #CatholicChurch #catholicsaints #WWII80Years #ArtExhibition #DefiantLoveExhibition #londonjesuitcentre #auschwitz #jesuits #ignatianspirituality
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As we mark 80 years since the end of World War II, discover “Defiant Love in Times of War: Holiness under the Third Reich” — a powerful exhibition of paintings by @RubenF_Artist. Through striking portraits of saints, resistance members, and ordinary people who chose love over fear and hatred — including St Maximilian Kolbe, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, the Blessed Ulma Family and others, this exhibition reflects the Jesuit call to discernment, courage, and love in action and above all, being able to find God in all things, even in humanity’s most darkest moments. It’s a moving reminder that the light of faith and compassion can still shine when everything else falls apart — a true witness to the Ignatian spirit of seeing God’s love at work in all circumstances. The exhibition is on throughout October at @londonjesuit (114 Mount Street, Mayfair) with free entry. Find out more: bit.ly/4otzyNQ #sacredart #artecatolica #wwii #catholicartist #catholicart #CatholicChurch #catholicsaints #WWII80Years #ArtExhibition #DefiantLoveExhibition #londonjesuitcentre #auschwitz #jesuits #ignatianspirituality
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Saint Carlo Acutis, Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us! It's with great emotion that I heard Pope Leo proclaiming these two awesome friends in Heaven, Saints! I had the privilege to paint the new saints several times. #saintcarloacutis #saintpiergiorgiofrassati
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Are you visiting London this October? Come and see! For more information and to contact me to book private tours for groups message me or check my website: rubenferreiraart.com/2025-lo… #sacredart #artecatolica #wwii #catholicartist #catholicart #CatholicChurch #catholicsaints
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For the last months I've been working on the Blessed Ulma Family painting. It has been an emotional process. Each time I work on this painting feels like I'm entering Holy ground. I work in them and they work in me. instagram.com/reel/DNLPaSUsg…
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Since I visited them in Markowa, Poland, I knew I was going to paint them. I wanted to tell their story and pay them this tribute. I was moved to tears to be that close to this amazing family. What I didn't know was that this became one of the most challenging works Ive ever done
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