Fredrik Raddum’s sculpture, “Passage,” is a powerful visual narrative that speaks volumes about the struggles of compassion and human effort. In this work, a small bird is depicted trying to carry the much larger, heavier, powerless, helpless, and lifeless body of a migrant. The sculpture encapsulates the daunting challenge the bird faces; it is an […]

In the mid-20th century, a young boy named Steve Jobs grew up in Los Altos, California. His adoptive father, Paul Jobs, was a machinist who had a passion for craftsmanship and mechanics. Paul spent countless hours in the family garage, teaching Steve how to take apart and rebuild electronics. He emphasized precision, attention to detail, […]

This Sunday, as we celebrate the feast of Holy Etchmiadzin, we pause to reflect on the meaning, place, and role of this ancient cathedral in our lives. When we enter an Armenian family’s home, there are certain things we always see. What are these things? Perhaps a picture of Mount Ararat, a khachkar, Armenian books, […]

Have you ever wondered why, after the incredible events of Pentecost, Peter doesn’t base his message on the great miracle of Pentecost that the people had just witnessed? Instead of relying on the astounding signs of tongues of fire and the rushing wind, Peter turns to scripture and personal testimony. It’s almost as if he’s […]

  Horatio Spafford  was a prosperous lawyer and businessman in 19th-century Chicago. Tragedy first struck Spafford when he lost his young son to scarlet fever, followed shortly by the Great Chicago Fire, which devastated his financial standing. In hopes of recuperating from these calamities and the loss of their son, Spafford decided to send his […]

The closing verses of John chapter 2 and the subsequent meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus in chapter 3 present a fascinating contrast. At the end of chapter 2, we’re told Jesus did not commit Himself to those who believed in Him simply because they saw His miracles. This skepticism highlights a superficial faith based solely […]

When we reflect on the narratives of Zechariah and St. Mary in the context of the Annunciation, we encounter two profound responses to divine intervention that shed light on the essence of trust and surrender in our relationship with God. Zechariah’s encounter with the angel Gabriel stands as a poignant example of how even the […]

Imagine standing at a crossroads in a dense, foggy forest, where each path ahead promises its own set of mysteries and outcomes. Your decision at this junction could lead you to safety and clarity or deeper into the unknown. This vivid picture mirrors the essence of Palm Sunday, a pivotal moment in Christian faith and […]

Once upon a time in the heart of Renaissance Rome, there lived a sculptor whose work in a small, almost forgotten chapel, would centuries later whisper the profound truths of humility and dependence on God. This sculptor was commissioned to create a statue of Mary, not for the grand basilicas, but for a community of […]