St. Therese’s Little Way, Simple and Speedy
St. Therese of Lisieux captivated the hearts of many people because of her simple, practical spirituality of the “Little Way.” She accepted the fact that she wouldn’t gain heaven by stupendous feats. Not for her the path of the martyr, missionary, or priest. Instead, she soared to heaven by doing little ordinary acts with great […]
Carlo Acutis, A Boy Saint
Carlo Acutis will be canonized this Sunday (September 7) in Rome. Dying at the age of fifteen from leukemia, he is one of the youngest saints—the first millennial one. Originally Pope Francis scheduled this canonization for April 27, but after he died, Pope Leo inherited the job of canonizing this young boy. Carlo’s Childhood Carlo […]
Art for Enjoyment, Inspiration, and Knowledge
Most of us have grown up with art, creating it ourselves or enjoying others’ work.
Music for Ears, Heart, and Brain
Music is a special gift God uniquely gave to humans. We are able to sing and play instruments.
Glorious Heavens Viewed from Earth
“The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). They certainly do. Witnessing the red Sturgeon full moon hanging like a jewel in the sky two nights this week, prompts me to write about the phenomena above Earth. The Moon The moon has always fascinated people. Its appearance changes as it goes through phases from […]
Creation Speaks of God and for Him
All creation shouts the glory of God. It is His handiwork and our task is to protect and nurture it.
Mother Mary Images with Meaning
Mother Mary is the woman most portrayed in art. No doubt, you have your favorite image of her. Today I present three of my favorites. Mother Mary’s Looks In the first century, cameras were not yet invented, so we don’t know what Mary looked like. Because she lived in first-century Israel, a Middle Eastern country, […]
Churches and an SND Chapel to Explore
Churches and our SND chapel in Chardon, Ohio, are not only beautiful but are filled with symbolism and history.
Charles de Foucauld: Sinner, Hermit, Saint
St. Charles de Foucauld lived prayerfully among the Taureg people of Algeria and inspired many religious organizations.
Ignatian Prayer with Senses and Imagination
An engaging way to make the Gospels come alive