Fr. Lawrence Lew
Lawrence Lew, O.P. on Photography & Beauty: Part II
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 …
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Lawrence Lew, O.P. on Photography & Beauty: Part I
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 Ferrer in NYC through Fr. Lawrence’s lens. Lawrence …
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The Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday
“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.
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St. Dominic Sells His Books
The following reflection is part of an ongoing series about the life of St. Dominic & the Order of Friars Preachers. 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 …
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Immaculate Conception Basilica
“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 …
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