Gloriam Vidi Resurgentis: The Sudden Joyous Turn
Sing and be glad, all ye children of the West for your King shall come again, and He shall dwell among you, all the days of your life. And the Tree that was withered shall…
Year: 2016
He Is Risen!
He is risen, He is risen! Hallelujah, hallelujah! Come and bask in the glory of the King For He is risen, Hallelujah! - Can you believe only three days before He fulfilled the prophecies of…
Sacrifice of the Sun
“The Sun loved the Moon so dearly, that every night he died so she might draw breath.” – An Ancient Myth ~ Trees whisper in the garden The moon calls to wind, “Blow hither the clouds…
Cinderella’s Amazing Grace: The Christian Themes in Disney’s Live-Action Remake
While watching the magnificent 2015 version of Cinderella, many timeless truths contained within the classic story became much clearer to me. Perhaps this is due to the film being comprised of real people as opposed…
Queen of Priests, Mother of Sorrow: Our Lady’s Role in Holy Week
Can you believe it? Easter is almost here! There’ll be candy, Easter egg hunts, visits with and from the Easter Bunny, a great feast with family and friends, new Sunday clothes, and of…
The Sun Bows
The sun bows As paint vibrates across the canvas Creating a golden replication Of its splendor The sun bows Thanking the pale and steady hand That created That honors Its gold, life-giving light The artist’s…
Oh, White Lady: Faith as a Struggle
Faith has always been a struggle for me. Indeed, throughout my forty-six years of life, very rarely have I ever felt comfortable for any stretch of time with my religion or my religious practices. …
Saint Patrick: A Scholarly Search for His Birth Place and Date
This is an article on the background of Saint Patrick rather than looking at his faith or his missionary work for the Irish. Although some of Saint Patrick’s own writings, the Confessio and…
From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of St. Patrick for Kids
THEME: He sent me to bring good news to the poor SHARING FAITH Patrick’s story: My name is Patrick, and I grew up in an old Roman settlement in northern Britain. My mum and…
Penetrating the Clay: Lenten Devotions in the Christian Life
Lent season is an intimate and solemn time. The religious observance prepares the participant for the joyful glory of Easter through rich and intimate experiences. These spiritual exercises and intimate experiences include prayer, penance,…