DeLorenzo explores how real astronomical imagery in a planetarium rekindles awe and spiritual wonder and advocates for contemplative retreat to rediscover divine presence in the natural world.
All creation gives praise: Seeking God — and wonder — in the cosmos
Christina Capecchi: Sacred scribbles — piece by piece, page by page
Our Heavenly Father takes our discarded bits and pieces them together, making a masterpiece of our scraps. Catholics are called to do this for each other.
The Catholic Gardener: The clasping oaks of winter, the strengthening of grace
“The ‘mighty oak’ that thrives in inhospitable conditions and yet prospers has a way to protect new growth and find nourishment from what is thought useless. Our faith tells us much the same.”
Venice Film Festival will feature documentary on Pope Francis’ travels
Titled, “In Viaggio” (“Traveling”), the film is directed by Gianfranco Rosi, an Italian-American documentary filmmaker who won the Venice Film Festival’s best film award, the Golden Lion, with his 2013 film, “Sacro GRA.”
Christina Capecchi: Finding God in the wilderness
“The wild reminds us to be in awe of things beyond ourselves,” says writer Nick Ripatrozone, a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Sparta, N.J.
Christina Capecchi: Mapping it out: how to intimately learn Catholicism
“Maps are about remembering.”
Praying with nature
Seeing nature through a camera lens gives a perspective on God, artist of the universe.