This is a detail image of a damned soul, taken from the Last Judgment scene by Michelangelo. The terror on the man's face as he realizes the implication of an eternity of separation… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Man Condemned to Hell – Michelangelo

This artwork by Peter Paul Rubens shows the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, which is recounted in Genesis 14:18-20. Abraham arrives in the kingdom of Melchizedek, victorious from war, having freed his cousin Lot… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek – Rubens

Easter Weekday Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr; Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59 (277). https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/peter-chanel-731 CATHOLICISM SAINTS ST. PETER CHANEL https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/louis-de-montfort-671 CATHOLICISM SAINTS ST. LOUIS DE… Continue reading Saint Peter Chanel & Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort

Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition April 30.—ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA. CATHERINE, the daughter of a humble tradesman, was raised up to be the guide and… Continue reading Saint Catherine of Siena

Abraham, bringing the spoils from his battle with the enemies of Sodom, meets Melechizedek, King of Salem and Priest of God. Artwork by B. Castiglione. Gn14:21-24 Then Abram gave him a tenth… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek – Castiglione

Easter Weekday Saint Joseph the Worker Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:11-18 (second option) (279) or, for the Memorial, Gn 1:26—2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Mt 13:54-58 (559). *Childhood of Christ – by… Continue reading Saint Joseph, the Worker

Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition May 2.—ST. ATHANASIUS, Bishop. ATHANASIUS was born in Egypt towards the end of the third century, and was from his… Continue reading Saint Athanasius

Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition May 1.—STS. PHILIP and JAMES, Apostles. PHILIP was one of the first chosen disciples of Christ. On the way from… Continue reading Saint Philip and Saint James, Apostles

Abraham, the Father of the Chosen People, who is returning from victorious battle, meets Melchizedek, King of Salem and Priest of God. This image is based on the account in Genesis… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek – Rubens

Moses, especially marked by the horns of light on his head, receives news from the scouts returning from Canaan, who describe how strong the cities are there. The messengers also… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Moses and Envoys from Canaan – Lanfranco

God calls to Moses from within a burning bush, and Moses replies, “Here I am, Lord". Moses goes to the bush after removing His shoes out of humble reverence for God. Artwork… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Moses and the Burning Bush – Bouts

The Old Testament prophet, Moses, is shown breaking the two stone tablets which had the Ten Commandments written on them. Moses had recently received these tablets from God on Mount… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Moses Breaking the Tablets – Dore