John of Fiesole (Fra Angelico), the patron of Christian artists, left us many paintings but few words. The quotes that are attributed to him, however, speak volumes. “He who wishes to paint Christ’s story, must live with Christ.” “He who does Christ’s work, must stay with Christ always.” On beingContinue Reading
So you’ve taken stock of your gifts, talents, and interests, and made a list. You like to play the violin (electric), you like to dance, you like to make and dress up in costumes, you like to write music, and you think it might be fun to make videos. WhatContinue Reading
The Budweiser commercial that aired during the Super Bowl seems to be a hit with almost everyone. It was a follow up to last year’s entry and again it featured a puppy and the beer maker’s famous Clydesdale horses. Even those who called it sappy, clichéd, and overly sentimental, admitContinue Reading
Saint Catherine of Siena, writing in the 13th century. The above quote, attributed to Saint Catherine of Siena by Pope Saint John Paul II at World Youth Day 2000, is a paraphrase of Catherine’s words to Stefano Maconi, a young man who was considering entering a monastery. Saint Catherine urgedContinue Reading
“Nothing great was ever done without much enduring.” -Saint Catherine of Siena Continue Reading
“In falling and rising again we are always held close in one love.” Julian of Norwich Continue Reading
“Put your gifts at the service of one another, each in the measure he has received.” 1 Peter 4:10 Continue Reading
John of Fiesole was a dominican monk who lived in the first half of the 15th century. He became known as Fra Angelico due to the beauty of his devotional works of art. Michelangelo once said of him: “One has to believe that this good monk has visited paradise andContinue Reading
Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God’s handwriting – a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing. ~Ralph Waldo EmersonContinue Reading