Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Amazing World: The Mysterious Shade Balls

 Interesting ecological solution. Technology at the service of Man.

Deposit of the Faith: The Tranfiguration of Our Lord

 



This is a great feast day in the Catholic and  Orthodox Church. 

Icon of the Feast



In the icon of the Feast of the Transfiguration, Christ is the central figure (1.), appearing in a dominant position within a circular mandorla. He is clearly at the visual and theological center of the icon. His right hand is raised in blessing, and his left hand contains a scroll. The mandorla with its brilliant colors of white, gold, and blue represent the divine glory and light. The halo around the head of Christ is inscribed with the Greek words O on, meaning "The One Who is".

The Importance of Catholic Prayer in the Spiritual Life: A Reflection on the pop song of Cliff Richard's “It’s So Funny We Don’t Talk Anymore”

 In a moment of serendipity this week, I found myself pondering a pop song that played on the radio at work. I couldn't get it out of my...