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  • The Art of Stained Glass

    This past Sunday, J. David took this picture (above) of the stained glass window of the the Nativity in St. Peter Church, Steubenville, Ohio. That window, and another fifteen (plus), that perch high on the walls of that beautiful church, were crafted in Germany over one hundred years ago. I cannot imagine the innumerable eyes that have beheld their beauty…

  • Summer Fun

    Taking walks about the neighborhood, or driving to a local park, you might find little beauties known as wildflowers. Long ago, a girl was driven by her father in a long limousine, which appeared to others as a faux wood paneled Ford station wagon, along with her seven siblings, mother, assorted luggage, and food and drink supplies to last a…

  • St. Mary’s Basilica, Krakow

    The image posted today is of St. Mary’s Basilica in Krakow, Poland. I found the picture while searching for images, and I was immediately drawn to the look of the church as it seems to gaze on the town, keeping a certain kind of order to the world of the town: perhaps as a signal that Christian culture exists there?…

  • Philadelphia Peonies

    Since I wrote about peonies over the weekend, I have heard from many people who, too, share a love for this beautiful flower. The picture (above) was sent from a friend who resides in the Philadelphia area. The peonies look lovely perched on her buffet with Our beloved Mother, in a seeming final Ode to May! I hate to see…

  • Peonies and the Unborn

    Currently blooming about the land is the delightful peony which is commonly known as the “Pentecost Rose” or “Mary’s Rose.” When brought indoors, these buds pack a powerful aromatic punch, filling an entire room with their sweet odor. Their appearance at the table, or in the hall, fills the occupants of the home with instant happiness; perhaps it is because…