“Beauty will save the world, but only if we allow it to.” You have heard the story as a child, but I would like to invite you to hear it with new ears. You must understand what happened at the beginning or nothing that happened after will make any sense.Continue Reading
“we can certainly learn from them the value of priorities and how modern technology can work for us rather than enslaving us.” The Amish Many of us are familiar with the traditions of the Amish from movies such as Witness. We know that theses traditionalist Christians generally avoid modern technology.Continue Reading
There is a longstanding discussion among sacred artists regarding whether or not the Holy Trinity should be represented in art and if so what is the most appropriate way to do so. The Iconographic The argument against representing the Trinity usually centers around God the Father. The second person ofContinue Reading
“Go to Joseph” There is a story that explains why Saint Joseph is often depicted with a flowering staff. According to tradition, The Virgin Mary was consecrated to the Temple. She lived within the Temple complex and was by the men and women who also lived there, filling their variousContinue Reading
“And since the three persons of the Holy Trinity all share the same nature, where one is, the other two are also present.” Saint Brigid of Kildare, along with Saint Patrick and Saint Columba, is one of Ireland’s great patrons. As would be expected, there are many stories of wondersContinue Reading
How much are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of love? What does it mean to truly love someone? How much are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of love? Who would you be willing to die for? Cyrus the Great Cyrus the Great was the founder ofContinue Reading
The Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is one God but three persons. How can one God be three persons? Too often we ask the wrong question. Rather, we should ask, what does the dogma of the Trinity say about our purpose in life? Think back to the best timesContinue Reading
Father Vincent Capodanno, the “grunt” padre, was a Maryknoll Missionary who served as a marine chaplain during the Vietnam War. The policy at the time stated that a soldier would be sent home within 48 hours after receiving his third purple heart. In 1967 Father Capodanno served with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines.Continue Reading
The Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is one God but three persons. How can one God be three persons? Too often we ask the wrong question. Rather, we should ask, what does the dogma of the Trinity say about our purpose in life? Think back to the bestContinue Reading
For the Jews the sacrifice of Abraham is the climax of their covenant relationship with God. It is seen as a double sacrifice. First there is the sacrifice of the father, Abraham, willing to give up his own son. Then there is the sacrifice of the son who willingly givesContinue Reading