A detail image of the prophet Isaiah, from the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo. THE BOOK OF ISAIAH For Isaiah, the vision of God’s majesty was so overwhelming that military and… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Prophet Isaiah – Michelangelo
Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition June 5.—ST. BONIFACE, Bishop, Martyr. BONIFACE was born at Crediton in Devonshire, England, in the year 680. Some missionaries staying… Continue reading Saint Boniface
Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition June. 6.—ST. NORBERT, Bishop. Of noble rank and rare talents, Norbert passed a most pious youth, and entered the ecclesiastical… Continue reading Saint Norbert
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Solemnity Dt 7:6-11/1 Jn 4:7-16/Mt 11:25-30 (170) Pss Prop. *Sacred Heart – Ponce. The sorrowful Jesus points with His wounded hands to His Sacred… Continue reading The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Zacharias, the eleventh of the twelve Minor Prophets of the Old Testament, sits with two angels, reading a book. Artwork by Michelangelo. The Book of Zechariah, because of its great variation… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Prophet Zacharias – Michelangelo
Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition July 9.—ST. EPHREM, Deacon. EPHREM is the light and glory of the Syriac Church. A mere youth, he entered on… Continue reading Saint Ephrem
Abraham's servant recognizes Rebecca as the future wife of Isaac when the woman offers to draw water for him and his camels. Artwork by G. Tiepolo. Gn 24:12-27 Near evening, at the… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Rebecca at the Well – Tiepolo
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Solemnity Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58 (167) Prop Pss. *Why a Feast of Corpus Christi? *Institution of Corpus Christi Pope… Continue reading The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
When Rebecca offers water to him, Abraham's servant realizes that she is the woman meant to be Isaac's wife. Artwork by G. Pellegrini. Genesis 24 What was Rebekah known for in the… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Rebecca at the Well – Pellegrini
Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. edition June 13.—ST. ANTONY OF PADUA. IN 1221 St. Francis held a general chapter at Assisi; when the others dispersed, there… Continue reading Saint Anthony of Padua
This brilliant artwork by James Tissot shows Rebecca riding with her caravan to meet her future husband, Isaac. What is the story of Rebekah and Isaac? Isaac was 40 years old when… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Rebecca Meets Isaac on the Road – Tissot
This artwork by J. Millais shows two excited girls holding the dove that has returned to Noah's ark, signaling the end of the Great Deluge by bringing a green leaf. Gn… Continue reading *Sacred Scripture* Return of the Dove to the Ark – Millais
