Quod vidimus et audivimus, annuntiamus vobis
This Saint John the Evangelist was painted by Francesco Furini sometime in the 1630s. Today it hangs in the Musée des Beaux–Arts of Lyon. December...
Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night!
Before I go to bed, I want to say, Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! After Mass at the Glorious Cross,...
In principio erat Verbum
This is an extraordinary painting of the Nativity, principally because of the crucifix on the rustic shelf inside the stable. It is the work of...
A Night As Bright As the Day
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Mass During the Night Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7 Psalm 95: 1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 Titus 2: 11-14 Luke 2:10-11...
Christmas: The Encounter of Two Desires
Cistercians and Franciscans — and yes, Carmelites too! — have this in common: a tender love for the mystery of the Word made flesh and...
