In Part II of this two-part series, Father Lawrence Lew, O.P. shares his reflections on the nature of beauty, contemplation, and the place of photography in his life. We are given a glimpse into the Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C. through Fr. Lawrence’s lens. Lawrence Lew, O.P. on Photography & Beauty: Part II Read more…
Read MoreIn Part I of this two-part series, Father Lawrence Lew, O.P. shares his reflections on the nature of beauty, the responsibility of the artist and the place of photography in his life. We are given a glimpse into the majestic interior of the Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer in NYC through Fr. Lawrence’s lens. Lawrence Read more…
Read More“Holy Spirit, Lord of Light, From the clear celestial height Thy pure beaming radiance give.” — The opening verse of the great Sequence hymn for Pentecost, “Veni Sancte Spiritus.” Photo & Description: Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P. Stained Glass Window from St. Louis Bertrand Church in Louisville, KY.
Read MoreThroughout his life Dominic preached charity and acted accordingly. In 1190, while he was studying in Palencia, a famine devastated all of Spain. Palencia suffered with the rest of the country, and people died of starvation in the streets. Moved with pity at the sight of the dying poor, Dominic resolved to put into practice Read more…
Read More“Let the children of the Catholic Church fly with utter confidence to this most sweet Mother of mercy and grace in all dangers, difficulties, needs, doubts and fears. Under her guidance, under her patronage, under her kindness and protection, nothing is to be feared; nothing is hopeless. Because, while bearing toward us a truly motherly Read more…
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