Asking Why: The White Rose
Facing the horrors of the Nazi regime, members of the White Rose asked why and they acted. Asking why strengthens our faith for action.
Temple Tax: Context
The Temple tax was voluntary, an expression of faith and belonging – not part of a domination system.
Ground Control to Major Tom: David Bowie & Chris Hadfield
David Bowie’s song of heartbreak became the world’s first music video shot in outer space. Even a song of loneliness can be a source of connection.
On to Generosity: Tom Shadyac
Asking the questions – who deserves to afford basic needs? What do I do?
She Will Survive: Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor was badly injured on stage, but found fame when she recorded “I Will Survive” while she was recovering. Sidelined by drugs and alcohol, she found faith and a calling
Awestruck by Art
The basilica in St. Louis features a mosaic that has an incredible 41.5 million pieces of glass. Devotion like that is awe-inspiring.
Purple Dye & Snails: Lydia
Making purple dye required an outrageous number of snails.
You Can Learn More About the Trinity, But You Probably Won’t Understand More
Sometimes trying to understand the Trinity feels like trying to understand the Jabberwock.
World War I Christmas Truce
Troops on the ground choose to share an improvised ceasefire for Christmas.
Vision of the Face of God
Depicting God, especially Jesus, is controversial because every choice is limiting. What if we chose everything instead of one particular thing?