Next time you’re in a beautiful church, please do bow your head in prayer. But when you’re done, remember to gaze heavenward. [See also: 21 Mesmerizing Photos of the World’s Most Beautiful Churches] [See also: Wow! Medieval Cathedrals Used to Be Full of Brilliant Colors] Here are...
You’ve probably heard of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, NY, and maybe the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.. But perhaps the most beautiful (certainly one of the most beautiful) churches in the United States is one many people...
This year is the 20th anniversary of the publication of the Vatican’s list of 45 great films. The list was complied by the Pontifical Commission for Social Communications in 1995 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the film industry. The list is divided into three categories containing 15 films...
“God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Roman 5.8 On Good Friday, Christians remember the passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. Here is a visual meditation on this great mystery...
Palm Sunday is the day Christians remember Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his passion, death, and resurrection. Palm Sunday, of course, means getting palms at church. And getting palms at church means weaving cool things! [See also: How to Make a Cross Out of Your Palm...
The Book of Kells (also known as the “Book of Columba) is one of the great masterpieces of Irish Christian culture. It’s a copy of the four Gospels in Latin with beautiful, intricate illuminations. But despite its renown, not much is known about its origins. Most historians date its...
