Easter, Lent

Better Than The Real Thing?

Perhaps in retrospect, one of the most prescient films of the new millennium is Surrogates.  The premise of this 2009 science fiction thriller, starring Bruce

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The Artist’s Unique Calling

A history text in my Catholic grammar school described a Medieval artist painting an ornate mural on the ceiling of a large cathedral. The chapter

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romance, Valentine, sexuality, love

The Genesis of Gender

One of the core identifiers of Catholicism is the philosophy that the Church is both true and beautiful. Through the sacraments, the rich liturgies, and

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Jesus, Christian, Hope

The Four Kinds of Love

One definition of “love”: In religious use: the benevolence and affection of God towards an individual or towards creation; (also) the affectionate devotion due to

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hollywood sign

Christianity in the Movies

Since the days when Christ and His apostles walked the earth, His Church has experienced a rich history.  Competent teachers, authors, lectures, presentations, and the

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