Hagar, Heartache, Abraham and the Child Problem
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: A Flemish Baroque painting reanimates Genesis 16–21 and helps us reflect on trust, covenant and the consequences of human shortcuts.
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Stars of the Sky: The Everlasting Covenant Between God and Abraham
Through sacrifice and unwavering faith, Abraham’s covenant with God prefigures the greater fulfillment in Christ, as depicted in sacred art through the ages.
The First Journey of Faith: Abraham’s Calling in Scripture and Art
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: Pieter Lastman’s 1614 painting captures the biblical moment when Abraham leaves everything behind to follow God’s call.
20th-Century Mystic Wanda Boniszewska Bore the Stigmata for Priests
The 20th-century Polish nun bore the stigmata and received visions calling her to suffer for the sanctification of priests. Her cause for beatification is now open.
Why St. Gregory of Narek Became a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis recognized this Armenian saint for his deep theological insights — yet many Catholics still don’t know his name.
From Europe to Peru’s Rainforest: The Epic Journey of a Dominican Nun
Leaving behind the comforts of Spain, Blessed Ascensión sailed to Peru, where she educated the poor and founded a missionary order.
Why Does the Church Celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter?
The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter isn’t about furniture—it’s about the foundation of papal teaching and authority.
The Tower of Babel: Human Hubris and the Grace of God
OLD TESTAMENT & ART: Pieter Brueghel the Elder’s masterpiece captures the folly of humanity’s desire to reach heaven on its own terms.
7 Men, 2 Miraculous Apparitions: The Story of the Servite Founders
SAINTS & ART: How a group of Florentine businessmen became the founders of an order that would span continents and centuries.
DIY Wedding Vows? Why Marriage Is Not Just a Private Arrangement
Marriage is about more than just the couple — it’s a foundation of society.
