An Artist’s Response to Post-Christian Culture
A Post-Christian Culture? Fifteen years ago, a colleague of mine lamented that a few students in her literature classes did not understand biblical allusions in
A Post-Christian Culture? Fifteen years ago, a colleague of mine lamented that a few students in her literature classes did not understand biblical allusions in
And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I
I want to tell you one of the most remarkable stories that you have ever heard. The story contains within it a secret which, can
Christ is Risen, Alleluia! He is Risen and the whole world rejoices. At the Easter Vigil we sat in darkness as our tiny candles flickered
Throughout his life, St. Francis was consumed by a desire to give his life for Christ. This desire burst into an unquenchable flame when he
The year was 1220, the place was Egypt, shortly after the siege of Damietta. A small nondescript looking man stood before the Sultan arrayed in
Continuing A Brief History of Christian Mystical Spirituality- Part V Part 1– A Handful of Heretics in The Early Church It was thanks to St.
As I go about my day, I like to look for signs to remind me that we have friends in high places to help us
Part IV- Continuing A Brief History of Christian Mystical Spirituality (see Part I- A Handful of Heretics in The Early Church)) I have already suggested
Throughout his life St Francis was consumed by a desire to give his life for Christ. This desire burst into an unquenchable flame when he
The lives of the saints captivate me. The Church, in her wisdom, elevates various saints as witnesses of what a life fully embracing Christ can
” A humble soul does not trust itself, but places all of its confidence in God” St. Faustina We have all been told that faith, hope,
My school report was so bad that my eldest brother was commissioned with the task of teaching me to read. But when he could not
A friend took me to a Christmas dinner at a local pub noted for its good food. It was also noted for something else too
I saw you rolling your eyes just now upon seeing the above title, but I want you to work with me for a moment. I
Full disclosure: I did not actually read the book “The Benedict Option”. Spiritdaily and a NY Times article is where I gleaned information about this movement in the
I disagree with those who describe Our Lord’s Passion experience as humiliating, because I believe that they are merely projecting their perception of that situation