The Community God Intended for His Children
This essay reviews the design and context of Rachel Ellis’s portrayal of the Communion of Saints created in 2003-2004 as part of the rebuilding and expansion of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in...
View ArticleAmazonian Reform
This paper intends to show how Pope Francis’ ecclesiology and environmental consciousness are intimately related. Pope Francis calls on the church as a community to come together to preserve important...
View ArticleHomily: On the Transfiguration
The glorious event of the Transfiguration prepared the apostles in advance for the passion of Christ. This Gospel narrative in Mark has implications for vocational service. The present reflection is...
View ArticleThe Magnificat: A Reflection
A personal reflection on Mary’s Magnificat, the author connects her experiences working in a missionary community in Haiti with the words “my spirit rejoices.”
View ArticleEmbracing and Engaging Holistically: A pastoral response to youth (or anyone)...
Following Richard Osmer’s framework for practical theological interpretation, this paper’s overall task seeks to examine the question of how to engage and encourage youth who are struggling with...
View ArticleMonks and the Church’s Obligation for the Poor
Examining aspects of contemplative life as a Cistercian monk, this paper looks at the intersection of the Rule of St. Benedict and raises the question of its compatibility and implications with...
View ArticleSolidarity and Suffering: Liberation Christology from Black and Womanist...
As an individual without sight, the author is committed to radical acceptance of and liberation for marginalized groups, as well as a commitment to deep solidarity with womanist theology. This piece...
View ArticleWhat can Buddhist Artistic Traditions Learn from Christian Iconography
The three images included come from the author’s year-long residency at the Collegeville Institute.
View ArticleSaint Patrick: A Hagiographical Study
Reflecting on her semester abroad in Galway, Ireland, the author was inspired to write about the conflicting images of St. Patrick’s personal writings and various accounts of his life written by...
View ArticleIdeas to Disrupt: A Theology of Ministry
A theology for ministry grounded on the call towards Woman Wisdom found in the Old Testament. Wisdom, in accordance to the book of Proverbs, leads the faithful closer to God. This theology of ministry...
View ArticleLoops
Imagine God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Mother Mary and a few of the saints in modern corporate attire placed in a modern corporate setting. The protagonist is waiting for the outcome of today’s...
View ArticleUnknown
“Unknown” explores inner emotions about death and the other side, artistically representing self-discovery and faith with “unknown” aspects of the afterlife as the theme. Death is a perplexing yet...
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