Reflecting on the Eucharist with Caravaggio
The stripping away, the silence, and the solemnity of Lent all serve to awaken our hearts that have, over the course of a year, grown tepid and sleepy. We are…
Praying in solidarity with Ukraine through iconography
Despite war raging in Eastern Europe, it can be easy for the conflict to feel worlds away. With or without an extra intercession during Mass, the minor inconvenience of higher…
Behind the lens: An interview with a Catholic wedding photographer
The dress, the venue, the band, the food — and the right photographer. These are just a few of the thousands of little details that go into planning a wedding…
West Coast Catholic: An interview with Mari Wagner
The Rosary is much more than an antiquated prayer recited by grandmotherly women in the pew next to you. A new line of modern rosaries brings a fresh approach to…
An unlikely image of beauty: The Pietà
At the close of the 15th century, Michelangelo carved two figures out of what he claimed was the most perfect block of Carrara marble. The statue, which depicts the Virgin…
Behold: Interview with Valerie Delgado
This is the third in a three-part series interviewing Catholic female creators of sacred art. When God places a desire on your heart, listen and respond. This is what Valerie…
Behold: Interview with Ali Towle
This is the second in a three-part series interviewing Catholic female creators of sacred art. After reading Pope St. John Paul II’s “Letter to Artists,” Ali Towle, a watercolor artist…
Behold: Interview with Erin Marek
This is the first in a three-part series interviewing Catholic female creators of sacred art. Erin Marek believes she has two complementary vocations: the first as a wife and mother,…
The allure of Mary Magdalene
I have long been intrigued by the prominent Biblical figure of Mary Magdalene — the wayward sinner, afflicted with demons, who became a most devoted disciple. She has a universal…