The design of this church is beautiful. From this view, it looks like the angels are guarding Cardinal Pizzaballa, standing by his side as he consecrates the Eucharist.

"Beauty brings copies of itself into being. It makes us draw it, take photographs of it, or describe it to other people." ––Elaine Scarry

Not my will, but yours be done.

It’s been a difficult week, but as always, I’ve found strength by turning to God’s endless mercy and love. As St. Paul said, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress? or famine? or nakedness? or danger? or persecution? or the sword?. . .But in

Walk then as children of the light

Ephphatha.This simple and beautiful word contains Jesus' invitation to the man who had stopped listening and speaking. It is as if Jesus were saying to him: Be open to this world that frightens you! Be open to the relationships that have disappointed you! Be open to the life you

Good morning

Happy August! This is the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

What is the true meaning of life? What can free us from being trapped in meaninglessness, boredom and mediocrity? The fullness of our existence does not depend on what we store up or what we possess. Rather, fullness has to do with what we joyfully welcome and share.

May the Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.

Happy Sunday

Good morning

The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary (ca. 1515–20, painter unknown).

Walk in Beacon Hill

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Sacred Heart of Jesus

Happy Feast of the Queenship of Mary! I came across this painting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC: The Coronation of the Virgin (after 1595) by Annibale Carracci. Our Lady Queen of Peace, pray for us.