Beauty

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I was “born this way.” This is just “who I am.” Such overly simplistic maxims are the new moral measuring stick. And why not? If we are unsure of an objective goodness (God), then why not use your self as the measuring stick to measure your self? So the false logic continues, if I was [...]

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Our Lady of Lourdes - Catholicism Project

One of the episodes from CATHOLICISM that I am looking forward to most is episode 4 – “Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God.” Mary is one of those subjects in the Church that not only engages the theological intellect, but offers so much more on so many other levels. As mother [...]

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Catholicism Project

Here’s a recently released kind of highlight reel from the soon to be released (Fall 2011) Catholicism project. It gets me pretty stoked, not only to see this Catholicism series, but to simply be Catholic. What a gift. Give it a watch, especially when you are needing to feel inspired:

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leaf upon the water

This song recently became one of my favorite songs. The way the delicate words roll off of this voice and into the melody is, quite simply, beautiful. Not only do the words have such profound meaning, while also being brilliantly poetic and melodic, but it all meshes together perfectly as one. It is song at [...]

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Lady Antebellum - Star Spangled Banner

Last night I heard one of the most beautiful versions of the Star Spangled Banner (audio below). It was sung by Lady Antebellum at game 2 of the World Series. It was the best (and only good) part of the night…since the Rangers were shut-out. I’m not a big fan of versions of the Star [...]

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human, life, conception, video, fertilization, animation, images

This is one of the most amazing videos I’ve seen in a long time. So cool! Can you spot the time on the video when a new human life is created? Post your answer and thoughts in the comment section! (video below)

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Mary and Jesus Catacombs

Love it! This Madonna and Child from the Catacomb of Priscilla is the oldest known representation of this most touching and human aspect of Christ’s Incarnation. The emphasis on the maternal love of Mary for the Child Jesus reflects the early Christian community’s reverence for the Mother of God, and for its understanding of God’s [...]

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