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Bernini’s baldacchino is actually a ciborium
Arts & CultureCommentaryFertile Soil

Bernini’s baldacchino is actually a ciborium

Hanael BianchiDecember 2, 20206 min read
Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s baldacchino or baldachin is one of the most noticeable features in the interior of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The massive bronze structure was built to signify the importance of the main altar and the tomb of St. Peter, which is directly under the main altar.
The soul of a nation
2020 ElectionBehind the HeadlinesCommentary

The soul of a nation

Christopher GuntyDecember 1, 20204 min read
Politics doesn’t have to be unfriendly and confrontational. We can be so much better than that.
Nothing is impossible this Advent
AdventBlogChristmasCommentaryOpen Window

Nothing is impossible this Advent

Rita BuettnerNovember 30, 20203 min read
What does God hope for us this Advent season?
Tips for finding a soulful place in our hearts
BlogCommentarySnippets of Faith

Tips for finding a soulful place in our hearts

Suzanna Molino SingletonNovember 30, 20205 min read
God is everywhere with us. He sends us good people to be with and pretty places in which to spend time.
An Advent we never expected
AdventCharity in TruthChristmasCommentaryCoronavirus

An Advent we never expected

Archbishop William E. LoriNovember 27, 20204 min read
This year we have the chance to spend our time quietly searching our hearts for the Word God wishes to speak to us during this period of peace and silence that has been imposed on us.
Thanksgiving leftovers might be the best part (7 Quick Takes)
BlogCommentaryOpen Window

Thanksgiving leftovers might be the best part (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 27, 20204 min read
Low expectations are often the secret to holiday survival, and we certainly had appropriate expectations heading into this Thanksgiving.
Murdered priest was a witness of charity to the poor
CommentaryLight One Candle

Murdered priest was a witness of charity to the poor

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.November 24, 20203 min read
To offer one’s entire life for others, and then to pray for those who persecute you, this is the way of the cross.
A different kind of Thanksgiving
BlogChristmasCommentaryOpen Window

A different kind of Thanksgiving

Rita BuettnerNovember 23, 20203 min read
A person can be grateful for all they have without having everything and everyone they love within sight and reach.
Photo-shoot dreams, dragons, beef stew, and more (7 Quick Takes)
BlogCommentaryOpen WindowUncategorized

Photo-shoot dreams, dragons, beef stew, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 20, 20205 min read
Last night I looked at my calendar for today and realized I had signed the boys up for a photo shoot outside our elementary school.
Let your angels do their jobs
BlogCommentarySnippets of Faith

Let your angels do their jobs

Suzanna Molino SingletonNovember 19, 20204 min read
Let’s let our angels protect us.
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