Though she could not comprehend the Latin, something about a powerful, building song the Chor Leoni Men’s Choir performed at a Christmas concert two years ago captured Emma Larson’s full attention. Even after the show was long over and Larson had left the Orpheum theatre
The late British professor of linguistics and author, J.R.R. Tolkien has gifted to the world two epic tales: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. These two literary achievements have reshaped the trajectory of fiction since they were first printed in 1937 and 1954, respectively. As a staunch
William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet is considered by some to be the single greatest story ever written. Hamlet has it all: ghosts, sword fights, suicide, revenge, lust, murder, philosophy, faith, manipulation, and a climactic bloodbath worthy of a Tarantino film. It’s a masterpiece of both high art and sensationalism,
More than 24 months after an April 15, 2019, fire engulfed the spire and most of the roof of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris, the proper restoration work has barely begun. Exactly two years after the blaze, the preliminary phase dedicated to cleaning
A new statue of Jesus Christ is under construction in southern Brazil and will surpass the height of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro. Christianity is the largest religion in the world with 2.3 billion people professing their faith in Jesus Christ.
It is apparent our times are in need of St. John Henry Newman’s emphasis on persons, the personal nature of reality, life, and history. Anxieties abound over ‘systemic,’ ‘cultural,’ ‘economic’, and ‘historical’ forces, as if mankind were driven by impersonal semi-spirits rather than particular human
“Mary is the Gate through which Christ entered this world!” —St. Ambrose Today is the Feast of the Annunciation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the Annunciation as “inaugurat[ing] ‘the fullness of time’, the time of the fulfilment of God’s promises.” It is a pivotal
St. Joseph, whose voice is never heard in the four gospel accounts, was often overlooked during the first centuries of Christian art. In their efforts to underscore Jesus’ divine paternity, Christian artists downplayed Joseph’s presence in scenes of the Nativity and infancy narratives. St. Joseph’s discretion
More than 138 years after construction on the basilica began, workers hope to complete the Tower of the Virgin Mary. The Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona has been a work in progress since the first construction began in 1883. The cranes and scaffolding that surround
“So-called ‘Christian’ art which tries to use popular language to express the depth of the sacred, I think, is entirely missing the point. That is why reaching for sacred heights in music has never been more important: We have quite the spiritual supplement — dare
