“The Calling of St. Matthew” hangs in the Contarelli Chapel in Rome and was one of Pope Francis’ favorite paintings.

Today we look at two significant references to both: Jesus walking on water and Jesus calming the waters.

This is a master stroke by Rembrandt that allows us to feel the full impact of the parable. The focus is on the father and both sons.

At this time of the year, it is easy for us to imagine some variation of a “Madonna and Child” Christmas card, but there is so much more to Mary’s life.

A raised right arm with one or two fingers pointing upward symbolizes either teaching or blessing, depending on the context of the art.

Even in Ordinary Time, Jesus’ life is not what we would call ordinary, and with a secular definition, my ordinary time is not the same as your ordinary time.

One of the most significant works from the Italian Baroque period is the Ecstasy of St. Teresa.

In 1924, Franciscan missionaries from Spain came to Waco to minister to the spiritual needs of the Mexican population of the area.

En 1924, misioneros Franciscanos vinieron a Waco desde España para servir en ministerio a las necesidades espirituales de la población mexicana en el área.

When it was completed in 2002, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles was an 11-story high modern interpretation of the long tradition of European cathedrals.

Parishioners of St. Austin Parish in Austin came up with a proposal for artwork to go on the exterior of their under-construction administrative and school building.

In the first book of Kings, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, “Whatever you ask I shall give you.”

When we see a crucifix, may we be shocked and allow ourselves to contemplate the Paschal Mystery.

Today we will combine Lectio Divina and Visio Divina by starting with Scripture and then turning it into art.

Living is an art. Humans are both artists and the art itself. Perhaps this creativity is the very likeness of God?

Art plays an integral role in the architecture at Emmaus Catholic Church and reminds us that art and architecture enhances worship in sacred spaces.

It could take decades for a church to be built. It may take generations to complete the original vision.

We will begin a year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Diocese.