The Radiance of Mary: How Lippi’s ‘Adoration’ Deepened My Faith
As I marched through the Uffizi Gallery, I could see how, as the Renaissance progressed, artists made the figures in their paintings less like icons…
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5 Unique Nativity Characters From Around the World
We all know who was at the Nativity. Actually, let me correct that: We all know who we agree was at the Nativity. The Gospel…
‘Inside Out 2’ and the Journey of Self-Acceptance and Reconciliation
As a rising kindergartener, my 5-year-old feels our summer schedule should encompass all things big-kid-related. One of her ideas for a rite of passage: movie…
A Good Dog: How ‘Bluey’ Inspires Goodness for the Whole Family
A red dog gently bunts a cricket ball to his younger sister; she triumphantly catches it and immediately runs to him to celebrate her big…
More Than a Story: How ‘Star Wars’ Gives Voice to My Spiritual Journey
People like to tell me that they haven’t seen “Star Wars.” It started out as a joke with friends: “Eric loves ‘Star Wars!’ This will…
How ‘The Lion King’ Can Remind Us of Our Baptism
Growing up, “The Lion King” was definitely one of my favorite Disney movies. As a kid, and as an adult, something about the animal kingdom,…
Spiritual Streaming: 5 Catholic-Themed Films for Your Next Movie Night
I don’t know about you, but I sure do miss being able to go to the movies. The dimmed lights, the booming volume, even the…
Faith, Culture, Speeding, and Pope Francis
This is a particularly special podscast, if I do say so myself. Primarily because it contains so many different intriguing elements in it. Mainly, this…
#361-Why do some hold hands during the Lord’s Prayer?
Why do some hold hands during the Lord’s Prayer? Question is at 5:35. Coming Attraction reads from Romans. Church Search visits Jonesboro, Arkansas.
How do cultural innovations within the church start?
Question: I was in Africa and saw a bunch of priests and parishioners dancing and the offertory procession went on for a much longer time.…
