Returning to the Sacraments • “Breathe Easter Now” (Hopkins)
Words of Hope from Gerard Manley Hopkins
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Throwing Away Our Birthright of Beauty
Thoughts from St. Athanasius the Great
The Offertory Antiphons of the Easter Octave
United by the theme of sacred “commercium”
Craving the Body of Christ
Insights from Joseph of Arimathea
Repeating Repertoire? • Father Friel
The merits of repetition and variation.
“Separated from the Sacraments” • Stories from Walter Ciszek, SJ
A missionary in Soviet Russia, Fr. Ciszek learned the spirituality of surrender through tremendous suffering.
CDW Guidelines for Holy Week 2020
The Congregation has released a short document with pertinent guidance.
A Word of Encouragement
For those who are separated from the liturgical life of the Church on account of COVID-19.
Liturgical Custody of the Eyes
Guarding the Sense of Sight so as to Promote Participation
Exploring the 5th/6th-Century Mosaics of Ravenna
These magnificent images are not only attractive to behold, but also deeply theological.
Imposing the Classical Style on Public Building Projects?
A rumored executive order would unify the architectural style of future projects and upgrades.
New Work from Paul Jernberg
The composer has begun a new and worthwhile blogging project.
The Book of Kells Online
The Book of Kells, as well as 150,000 artworks housed in Parisian museums, can be freely viewed online.
Roger Scruton, Magister Pulchritudinis
Sir Roger Scruton died January 12, 2020, leaving a mammoth legacy in the field of aesthetics.
Digitizing the Vatican Library
One decade into the project, the results are fascinating.
Liturgica • Interview with Chris Mueller on the Release of New CD
Mueller discusses his recently released recording of original compositions and Renaissance masterworks.
Newman on Liturgy
What Does Newman Have to Say?
New Stained Glass Windows of Military Saints
Recently installed at the pastoral center of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
The Gratuity of Beauty
Thoughts on the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Holy Souls in Purgatory • 15th-Century Missal Illumination
Detail from the Missal of Eberhard von Greiffenklau