Fr. Lawrence Lew - Dominican Friars

Lawrence Lew, O.P. on Photography & Beauty: Part II

by jacob.df | Jul 7, 2016 | Film, General

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 Lew, O.P. on Photography & Beauty: Part I

by jacob.df | Jun 22, 2016 | Film, General

In 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...

The Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday

by jacob.df | May 15, 2016 | General, Photo Tour

“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...

St. Dominic Sells His Books

by jacob.df | Jan 9, 2015 | General, Photo Tour, Saints

Throughout 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...

Immaculate Conception Basilica

by jacob.df | Dec 8, 2014 | Saints

Photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P. of the Sanctuary of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. “Let the children of the Catholic Church fly with utter confidence to this most sweet Mother of mercy and grace in all dangers,...