Second Response: Beauty and Power — Cheryl In every age the Church has called upon the arts to give expression to the beauty of her faith and to proclaim the Gospel message of the grandeur of God’s creation, the dignity of human beings made in his image and likeness, and the power of Christ’s death […]

The Call: The Wonders of Water and Light — Cheryl I marvel at the way Henry soaks up nature and enjoys every moment of being in it. I marvel at what a camera lens does to sunlight. I marvel at how cold 25 degrees can feel when you’re near the water and the wind is […]

The Call: Center of the Storm — Jessica Solitude is something that is in very short supply around here. I often joke that even Jesus got to get away from the crowds every now and then. Not easy for a mom. But yesterday (and yes this is a picture from yesterday…it was a busy day […]

The Call: Biscuits in the Oven — Jessica As soon as I call everyone to the table, this beautiful sheetpan full of biscuits will be destroyed and all that will remain will be a few crumbs and some sticky spots from honey drips. Response: Nature and Neglect — Cheryl Forces are conspiring to destroy our […]

The Call: Near the Water’s Edge — Cheryl There was the huge tree asleep yet in the paling moonlight, and small and hopeful Sylvia began with utmost bravery to mount to the top of it, with tingling, eager blood coursing the channels of her whole frame, with her bare feet and fingers, that pinched and […]