Alex Hibbs 2/1/23 Alex Hibbs 2/1/23

Gratitude and Entitlement

A discussion on why gratitude is a key part of the Christian faith

Evan Hucke 2/1/23 Evan Hucke 2/1/23

The Orthodox Mindset

A consideration of the characteristic Eastern Orthodox mindset, or “phronema”

Parker Anderson 2/1/23 Parker Anderson 2/1/23

The Grunt Padre

The story of the ministry and death of Vincent Cappodanno, a military chaplain in the Vietnam War, Article III in the Ordinary Saints series

Karissa Horn 1/1/23 Karissa Horn 1/1/23

Two Everyday Liturgies

A pair of liturgies commemorating the sacredness in common activities

Alice Arnold 1/1/23 Alice Arnold 1/1/23

Slowing Down

A poem about tragedy, ultimate meaning, and the goodness of creation

Christo et Doctrinae 1/1/23 Christo et Doctrinae 1/1/23

Villains and Vices: The Role of Evil in Art

An analysis of how Christian art ought to portray evil; Article IV in the Christian Aesthetics series

Alex Hibbs 12/25/22 Alex Hibbs 12/25/22

Why Myrrh Matters

A discussion of why contemplating Easter is important at Christmas, through the lens of the carol “We Three Kings”; Article V in the 2022 Advent Devotionals Series

Anabelle Buxbaum 12/18/22 Anabelle Buxbaum 12/18/22

Love

A devotional on love; Article IV in the 2022 Advent Devotionals series

Katherine McCann 12/11/22 Katherine McCann 12/11/22

Joy

A devotional on joy; Article III in the 2022 Advent Devotionals series

Karissa Horn 12/4/22 Karissa Horn 12/4/22

Peace

A devotional on peace; Article II in the 2022 Advent Devotionals series

Parker Anderson 12/1/22 Parker Anderson 12/1/22

The Suffering of Chiara Badano

An artistic rendering of the story of a cancer patient who offered her suffering to Jesus; Article II in the Ordinary Saints series

Christo et Doctrinae 12/1/22 Christo et Doctrinae 12/1/22

Christian by Accident: Intentionality in Art

A consideration of how secular art may “accidentally” be Christian; Article III in the Christian Aesthetics series

Michael Peeler 11/30/22 Michael Peeler 11/30/22

The Firstfruits of God and Man

A discussion of the symbolism and sacrament found in the Catholic Mass

Mary Christine Helms 11/27/22 Mary Christine Helms 11/27/22

Hope

A devotional on hope; Article I in the 2022 Advent Devotionals series

Alex Hibbs 11/4/22 Alex Hibbs 11/4/22

Of Lawyers and Theologians

How James Wilson's writings on the similarities between lawyers and theologians challenge modern notions of law

Parker Anderson 11/4/22 Parker Anderson 11/4/22

The Death of Padre Pro

An artistic rendering of the martyrdom story of Father Miguel Pro; Article I in the Ordinary Saints series

Christo et Doctrinae 11/2/22 Christo et Doctrinae 11/2/22

The Nature of Art: What Does It Actually Do?

An analysis of why art “works” from a Christian perspective; Article II in the Christian Aesthetics series

Alex Hibbs 10/3/22 Alex Hibbs 10/3/22

The Misappropriation of Many Marys

An evaluation of the 2018 film Mary Magdalene by Garth Davis

Tyler Tewell 10/3/22 Tyler Tewell 10/3/22

Rose-Tinted Lens: On Romantic Idolatry

A letter in the style of C.S. Lewis’s famous Screwtape Letters, dealing with romantic idealization as a form of idolatrous behavior

Christo et Doctrinae 10/3/22 Christo et Doctrinae 10/3/22

Christian Aesthetics: Sunday School to Michelangelo

A discussion of the nature and definition of Christian artwork; Article I in the Christian Aesthetics series