Sacred artist Daniel Mitsui’s work is distinctly medieval but brings in elements of Persian, Celtic and Japanese art. “I think of it as a living style, rather than a historical one,” he told writer Simcha Fisher. Being fascinated with sacred art, Mitsui
In the ninth installment on the life of Christ, Russell Shaw writes after Jesus asks the apostle, “Who do people say I am?” Peter responds acknowledging Jesus as the messiah. The apostles witness Jesus’ Transfiguration, but still, the disciples lack the faith
In the second of a 10-part series on the Ten Commandments, Leonard DeLorenzo explores the First Commandment: “I am the Lord your God … you shall not have other gods before me.” Notice that this is a personal address. This is a
In his new book, Father Jeffrey Kirby, a priest of the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, explores the Church’s teaching on end-of-life care and tells the faithful not to wait before it’s too late to have discussions with loved ones about death
Deacon Greg Kandra offers some guideposts in dealing with the news in 2020. In this age of the 24-hour news cycle, we are buried under an avalanche of information. Kandra offers some tips that can lend some stability to an unstable world.
Brian Fraga writes how adorers, the faithful who make a Holy Hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, have found peace, relief from depression and addictions, and a strengthening of their faith. If you don’t think your schedule will accommodate adoration,
In the eighth installment on the life of Christ, Russell Shaw writes about Jesus’ announcement of the Eucharist, a message embraced by some, rejected by others. Jesus feeds the multitude and then announces, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat
In the first of a 10-part series on the Ten Commandments, Leonard J. DeLorenzo says, “The freedom of the Christian life is in receiving and responding to the order God gives, and to live wholly and bountifully within that order.” DeLorenzo writes
Jesuit Father Peter Schineller writes that the Church long ago took St. Paul’s words to heart and recommended dozens of short aspirations that Christians can learn by heart. Ideally, such prayers should become second nature, as much a part of our daily
Mary Beth Baker, senior acquisitions editor at OSV, writes how she encountered a blind man in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station who made her see what joy looks like in ordinary life. Real Christian joy is a daily choice to put yourself in
Many people are not told how to navigate the holidays after experiencing a family loss. Leticia Adams walks through some tips that have helped her and her family after her son’s death. Most importantly, she reminds us that during these difficult seasons,