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January 2014

January 14, 2014

Rio’s “Christ the King” Struck by Lightning Again – UPDATED

Early this morning, Rio's towering statue of Christ the Redeemer was struck by lightning. The...

January 07, 2014

British Priest’s Antique Store Find Turns Out to Be a Van Dyck Masterpiece

Fr. Jamie McLeod wanted to brighten up a retreat home run by his church in...

December 2013

December 19, 2013

The Abbey of St. Gall and the Flying Cathedral

From Switzerland, some eye candy for mid-December: The Abbey of St. Gall, founded by St....

December 15, 2013

It’s Bambinelli Sunday! A Timeless Tradition Prepares Our Hearts for Christ

In the 1200s, St. Francis of Assisi created the first Christmas Creche, which helped to...

December 09, 2013

Mary’s Story in Marble and Bronze

In Rome’s Piazza Mignanelli, just southwest of the Piazza di Spagna, stands the Column of...

December 04, 2013

Abiding Faith, Enduring Witness: The Art of Norman Rockwell

Today one of Norman Rockwell’s best loved paintings, Saying Grace, sold in auction for a...

December 02, 2013

BREAKING: Pope Francis Blessed “Homeless Jesus”; Now, Another Schmalz Sculpture Has Been Stolen

The month of November brought both highs and lows for Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz. On...

November 2013

November 29, 2013

“Homeless Jesus” Statue Finds a Fan in Pope Francis

Imagine Jesus as a homeless man—with the wounds from his crucifixion evident on his bare...

November 25, 2013

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Therese of Lisieux Could Sew!

Three-year-old Thérèse sat at her mother’s feet, watching as her mother quickly moved the bobbins...

November 21, 2013

Anna and Joachim’s Little Girl Enters the Temple

Where in the Bible do we learn that the Virgin Mary’s parents were named Anna...

October 2013

October 18, 2013

Saints, Sung and Unsung: Unique Exhibit Opens in Windsor

What does a saint look like? We have our preconceptions: Saints are serene, eyes cast...

September 2013

September 15, 2013

For Bonnie Prince George: A Unique Gift from Artist With Down’s Syndrome

From the Huffington Post, a story so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. A...

September 08, 2013

Eye Candy From the Vatican!

Coming soon: The Vatican Pictures 2014 Calendar! Faithful Catholics, art aficionados and the curious will...

September 05, 2013

“Touchdown Jesus” Is Coming Back–This Time As “Hug Me Jesus”! UPDATED

Driving north along I-75, you couldn’t miss him: Jesus, arms upstretched, praying to the Father. The...

September 04, 2013

Pope Francis Art Contest: Vote Now!

Well, this is fun! Religion News Service has sponsored a contest, inviting artists to submit...

August 2013

August 25, 2013

The Loreto Embroideries Inspire With Their Beauty and Their Message

An exhibit of twelve rare Marian embroideries is currently on display at the Royal School...

August 19, 2013

Fact-Checking the Crucified-Chicken Lady

Austrian artist Deborah Sengl has unveiled a new creation: a crucified chicken. The work will...

August 07, 2013

Pull My Finger: American Tourist Damages Priceless Statue

It’s an old bar-room joke: Someone says “Pull my finger” and when you do as...

August 04, 2013

Pontius Pilate, King Herod and Others to Face Trial at The Hague?

The International Court of Justice in The Hague has been asked to revisit a 2,000-year-old...

August 04, 2013

Transfixed by the Transfiguration (Mosaic Version)

This morning I attended Mass, not at our regular parish where my husband serves...

July 2013

July 12, 2013

“Non-Visible” Art Carries a Stiff Price Tag

Hey, Pssst! Want a Great Deal on an Invisible Pony? I recently read a story...

July 08, 2013

Jason Bach’s Catholic Cartoons Both Tickle and Teach

On Valentine’s Day 2013, Jason Bach posted a cartoon on his personal Facebook page—and a...

July 06, 2013

Jesus and Mary, Hopi Style

When I was young, my cousin served in the Armed Forces in Asia. While there,...

June 2013

June 29, 2013

Peter’s Toes

In the Middle Ages, pilgrims who made the arduous trip to Rome to visit St....

June 24, 2013

ALL ABOARD! The Children’s Train Chugs Into Vatican City

After his Sunday Angelus address on June 23, Pope Francis rushed over to the Vatican...

June 24, 2013

Saint Sylvester in Capite – A Busy Place Today!

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,...

June 13, 2013

Holy Ink: Wearing Your Heart Under Your Sleeve

Many people of faith choose to wear a cross around their necks. It's a small...

June 12, 2013

In England, the Rosary in Bronze

On Thursday, Dominicans and art aficionados will watch with interest as a 16th century bronze...

May 2013

May 31, 2013

THE FRUIT OF HER WOMB: John Meets His Cousin for the First Time

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation, that day when the pregnant Mary travels...

May 11, 2013

Saturday Special: Mary, Untier of Knots

Last week I told you that on Saturdays during the month of May, I would...