The Book of Kells (also known as the “Book of Columba) is one of the great masterpieces of Irish Christian culture. It’s a copy of the four Gospels in Latin with beautiful, intricate illuminations. But despite its renown, not much is known about its origins. Most historians date its...
Today is the liturgical feast of St. Patrick, the great English missionary bishop who brought the Christian faith to Ireland. Here are some fun memes to get you in the festive spirit. [See also: Separating Myth from Fact in the Life of the Great St. Patrick] Enjoy!...
We’re just about halfway through Lent. You can make it! Here are a few memes to help you finish off strong: [See also: 16 Hilarious Memes to Kick Off Your Lent]...
Just like we don’t know what Jesus looked like, we don’t know what His mother Mary looked like either. [See also: 6 of the Oldest Images of Our Lord Jesus Christ] Not counting the many, many images that people claim were painted by St. Luke, the earliest image...
To say the least, God is easily misunderstood. Many take God to be a grandiose, out-of-reach source of guilt and outdated morals, and in any case, seem to assume that God and everyday life simply aren’t compatible. That assessment couldn’t be further from the truth (though the “grandiose”...
We don’t know what Jesus looked like. The Bible doesn’t give a detailed description, and the earliest images of Jesus that we have today come from around the 3rd century. They vary fairly widely in how they depict Jesus, so they can’t necessarily be taken to be...
