Lawrence Klimecki is a deacon in the Diocese of Sacramento. He is a public speaker, writer, and artist, reflecting on the intersection of art and faith and the spiritual "hero's journey" that is part of every person's life.
“it is out of love that we pursue justice” The Pilgrims There is an old story about two pilgrims traveling to a monastery high up in the mountains of Tibet. A storm was approaching and they made their way as quickly as possible along the narrow and treacherous paths. WhileContinue Reading
“we cannot achieve the glory of the Kingdom of Heaven without enduring the suffering of our age” John Paul II In 1978 the election of Cardinal Karol Wojtyla to the papacy rocked the world. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the youngest pope since 1846. AtContinue Reading
“the Church Militant, the souls here on earth still united to their physical bodies, for us the fight continues.” Boldness,Boldness, Always Boldness In the Apostles Creed the Church professes the belief that when Jesus died upon the cross He descended into Hell. That idea may make some people uncomfortable. ButContinue Reading
How great and tender is a mother’s love? How many lessons do we learn from them? A Mothers Love A young girl once came to her mother for advice. The daughter had graduated from school with honors, and moved to the city to pursue a career. But she encounter nothingContinue Reading
“Beauty is created in a profound way though adversity, pain and suffering.” The Pilot Robert Louis Stevenson once told a story about a storm tossed boat. It was night and the waves brought the boat dangerously close to a rocky shore. The wind threatened to drive the boat to destructionContinue Reading
“As members of God’s family we need each other and support each other. We are here to bear each other’s burdens.” The Most Famous Missionary You will most likely recognize the name Albert Schweitzer, but do you know why you recognize the name? Schweitzer was one of the most famousContinue Reading
“A better approach to using art for social justice is to start with a love of neighbor that is born out of a love for God.” The Tyranny of Tolerance In 1967 Dr. Thomas Harris, MD., published a book titled “I’m OK, You’re OK.” The title became a rallying cryContinue Reading
“It is very tempting for us to pass judgment based on partial information.” The Trapper There was once a trapper who lived in the Alaskan wilderness alone with his two year old son. On one occasion their food supply was running low and the trapper was forced to leave theContinue Reading
“God’s Word is written on our hearts and we express that Truth in countless ways.” The Invisible Iconographer In traditional Orthodox iconography the goal of the iconographer is to be invisible. Individual expression or style is not sought after because it is considered a distraction to prayer and devotion. ThisContinue Reading
“Letting go of those things in order to find that person can be a difficult trial.” Are we afraid to answer God’s call because we are afraid of what we may have to give up? Charlemagne’s Justice There are many stories told of Charlemagne, king of the Franks and Lombards,Continue Reading