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Our Lord chose this image from which to give His inspiring message to Saint Francis. Learn more about the many saints and scenes that make this cross such an eloquent portrayal.

This video tells the story of the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ told through Christian iconography, including icons from the Monastery Icons collection (http://monasteryicons.com), as well as icons, frescoes , illuminations and mosaics from the Byzantine churches on Mt. Athos, in Serbia, and medieval churches in Italy and other classical sacred art. The narration is an abridged harmony of the Gospels, read by actor and narrator Alexander Scourby.

THE HOLY CROSS OF CHRIST has much history and lore behind it, and it is good to consider these facts...

From apostolic times to the present day, Christians throughout the world have experienced for themselves the blessing, protection, and presence of Christ that can be found through repeated invocation of Holy Name of Jesus.

In these challenging times, it's wise to "get back to the basics" and reflect on what a great gift we as Christians have been given in the examples and the living intercession of the saints. Let's consider just seven of the many, many reasons why the saints are important in our lives.

May is the month of Motherhood - Mother's Day, the season of the beginning of new life, and the month traditionally dedicated to the Virgin Mary - and the perfect time to reflect upon the many ways that the Virgin Mary is our Mother.

Watch this video about the history of Iconography, which is the original tradition of Christian sacred art, and has been an integral part of the worship and mystical life of Christians since the times of the Apostles.

In these trying times, it's wise to reflect on the great gifts we have received in our Faith, and how they can help us to meet the challenge of maintaining our religious life and inner peace. Let's consider five points about the importance of one of these gifts: our heavenly helpers, the Holy Angels.

Of the numerous entries we received in our recent Faith Solutions Contest, we thought this entry from Michael L. of Illinois was the best. It’s longer than any of the others, but well worth the time and full of good examples and advice for all us at this difficult time.

We hope you will be as inspired as we have been by our subscribers' responses to the question "What Have You Learned During the Shutdown?" in a recent contest. Many of these are very personal, sharing painful struggles that were overcome by victories of faith during the past fourteen months.