I discovered a powerful painting by Duccio, 14th-century Italian artist. His painting, Appearance at Lake Tiberius, was inspired by one of the Easter Gospels (Jn 21:1-14). In his Gospel, St. John tells us how Jesus revealed himself at the Sea of Tiberias. As […]
I became acquainted with St. Teresa de los Andes a few years ago and it was love at first sight. I felt an immediate affinity towards this young saint. Perhaps my affection grew because she was a young Hispanic woman […]
On today’s Solemnity of Saint Joseph, let us join our prayers with these words of St. Bernadine of Siena: Remember us, Saint Joseph, and plead for us to your foster-child. Ask your most holy bride, the Virgin Mary, to look […]