The angular drapery of the loincloth, the facial expression, and the linear treatment of the hair and beard of Christ suggest the sculptor was a follower of the Rimini Master. src: metmuseum.org Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain.crucifix.jpg411 KBdownload-circle Please SUBSCRIBE or DONATE to help...
Jacopo Tintoretto ran a busy workshop in Venice, specializing in dramatic, complex religious paintings, which he produced at incredible speed. This crowded composition, with its daring foreshortening and elongated figures, is consistent with Tintoretto’s style. However, the overall quality of the execution suggests the work is by studio assistants...
In Ethiopian Orthodox art, the crucifixion is depicted with vibrant colors and stylized, flat forms that emphasize spiritual meaning and Christ’s divinity rather than his suffering. Christ is typically shown alive and serene, a symbol of victory over death, with figures such as Mary, John, and angels included to...
This is a list of my favorite 12 orders of Catholic nuns and sisters in no particular order. This list includes their history, and images of their habits. What is a Catholic Nun or Sister? In the Roman Catholic tradition, there are many religious institutes of nuns and sisters (the...
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Today we meditate on a few verses from the Gospel of John Chapter 1. We think about the light of Christ and the search for Truth.
Today we reflect on a Christmas antiphon from the Liturgy of the Hours, which is the official prayer-book of the church.
Today is the first day of the new year and the eighth day of the Octave of the Nativity. Enjoy this mental prayer which continues to focus on the birth of Christ.
Pope Victor I (died 199) was the bishop of Rome in the late second century (189–199 A.D.). He was of Berber origin. Meaning, he was the first black pope. He reigned for about 12 years.
St. Nonna was the wife of St. Gregory of Nazianzus and she was responsible for converting Gregory to the Christian faith. All three of her children became saints.
This is the Christmas episode and I wanted to do a special mental prayer focusing on a Christmas sermon from Gregory Nazianzen who died in AD 389.
Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor in the Roman Empire during the 4th century. Throughout his life, Saint Nicholas gave freely of his riches. He is considered the saint of children and gifts, and he is remembered annually on December 6th.
Robert Sarah (born 15 June 1945) is a Guinean prelate of the Catholic Church. A cardinal since 20 November 2010, he was appointed the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments by Pope Francis on 23 November 2014.
Tonight we meditate on Ecclesiasticus Chapter 7 verses 1-4.
It’s advent, and what better time to meditate on the moments before Christ’s birth than now. So today, we are doing a mental prayer on the gospel of Luke chapter 1: verses 31-33.
It’s advent, and what better time to meditate on the moments before Christ’s birth than now. So today, we are doing a mental prayer on the gospel of Luke chapter 1: verses 28-31.
It’s advent, and what better time to meditate on the moments before Christ’s birth than now. So today, we are doing a mental prayer on the gospel of Luke chapter 1: verses 26-28.
Today we talk about Justin Martyr and his First Apology in Rome. Next we talk about Polycarp's martyrdom. Finally, we discuss Irenaeus' bishopric in Lyons, France and his book Adversus Haereses which brought the concept of "heresy" to the fore.
The Sisters of the Holy Family (circa 1837) provided a home for orphans and taught slaves at a time under Louisiana law when educating slaves was illegal. They also established the first and oldest Catholic nursing home in the United States in 1841.
Today we meditate on the holiness of Saint Joseph with the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 1.
Thea Bowman (1937 – 1990) was a Roman Catholic religious sister, teacher, and scholar who made a major contribution to the ministry of the Catholic Church toward her fellow Black Americans.
