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Is “Originality” Overrated?

2022-09-07
By: Deacon Lawrence
On: September 7, 2022
In: homily, The Christian Artist

“Creativity and originality certainly have their place in the art world,…but it is only a part” The division between sacred art and and secular art is centuries old. It began largely as a matter of patronage. The popular idea of the artist creating works of art based on his ownContinue Reading

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Corpus Christi, Obedience, and the Artist

2022-06-18
By: Deacon Lawrence
On: June 18, 2022
In: homily, The Christian Artist

“The Apostles obey because it is Jesus who asks them.” G.K. Chesterton gives us a wonderful example of the freedom that comes with obedience to authority. “We might fancy some children playing on the flat grassy top of some tall island in the sea. So long as there was aContinue Reading

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The Creative Evangelist

2022-05-06
By: Deacon Lawrence
On: May 6, 2022
In: homily, The Christian Artist

“Christianity is based on timeless truths, truths that speak to all people of all times. But to get the people to listen, we have to be creative.” Barnabas and Paul The apostles Barnabas and Paul, followed a pattern as they travelled from city to city. Most likely they would startContinue Reading

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Patton, Pizza, and the Ingenuity of Man

2021-06-09
By: Deacon Lawrence
On: June 9, 2021
In: homily, The Christian Artist

“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” The 1970 film “Patton” depicts the role of General George S. Patton during World War II. At one point, during the allied invasion of Sicily, Patton’s army is stuck unableContinue Reading

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