Allow me to introduce you to my friend Leonardo the Rat!
He tells me that he gets comments about his name, which is an Italian name meaning "lion-hearted!" You may wonder why his mother named him this, since they are rats. And not just any rats, but Chicago rats from the 1930's! Yes, that's right, Leo, as we call him, was born in 1936! So, as you are probably aware, things were tough in those days, as the Great Depression was in full swing. Leo says that his mother instilled the belief that one day all of Creation "will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God" (Romans 8:21). That is why Leo's favorite verses are the lovely words of St. Paul from this passage of Romans 8.
Leonardo also loves his Tolkien! And this bit that the good professor wrote really resonates with my friend. And I am sure you can see why. So many nights, Leo's belly rumbled with hunger, and the chilly Chicago wind pierced his threadbare coat. However, he always remembered that his longing for something warm and beautiful and good cannot soley come from any worldly goods or success. Those things, such as a warm fire in the hearth, a beautiful story or piece of artwork or music, and a fiery sunset all speak to a place we have yet to see. They are little hints. This world is corrupted, no mistake, but a renewed world will come. Our "sense of exile" tells us so. And our Creator confirmed it with the words of his Son.
Stay hopeful, seek what is good and true, and never give up!
Nora Lamar
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Shipping and Processing: There is no charge for shipping. The average shipping times in the U.S. are about 5-10 business days. NOTE SHIPPING: There have been some shipping delays on t-shirts. We are very sorry for the inconvenience!
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Returns policy: All sales are final; however, if we made a mistake or the item arrived damaged, please contact us immediately. We want to make it right. Thank you so much!
Item Description:
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
Allow me to introduce you to my friend Leonardo the Rat!
He tells me that he gets comments about his name, which is an Italian name meaning "lion-hearted!" You may wonder why his mother named him this, since they are rats. And not just any rats, but Chicago rats from the 1930's! Yes, that's right, Leo, as we call him, was born in 1936! So, as you are probably aware, things were tough in those days, as the Great Depression was in full swing. Leo says that his mother instilled the belief that one day all of Creation "will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God" (Romans 8:21). That is why Leo's favorite verses are the lovely words of St. Paul from this passage of Romans 8.
Leonardo also loves his Tolkien! And this bit that the good professor wrote really resonates with my friend. And I am sure you can see why. So many nights, Leo's belly rumbled with hunger, and the chilly Chicago wind pierced his threadbare coat. However, he always remembered that his longing for something warm and beautiful and good cannot soley come from any worldly goods or success. Those things, such as a warm fire in the hearth, a beautiful story or piece of artwork or music, and a fiery sunset all speak to a place we have yet to see. They are little hints. This world is corrupted, no mistake, but a renewed world will come. Our "sense of exile" tells us so. And our Creator confirmed it with the words of his Son.
Stay hopeful, seek what is good and true, and never give up!
Nora Lamar
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Shipping and Processing: There is no charge for shipping. The average shipping times in the U.S. are about 5-10 business days. NOTE SHIPPING: There have been some shipping delays on t-shirts. We are very sorry for the inconvenience!
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Returns policy: All sales are final; however, if we made a mistake or the item arrived damaged, please contact us immediately. We want to make it right. Thank you so much!
Item Description:
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
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