"I have seen the Lord."

-St. Mary Magdalene

 

Saint Mary Magdalene - Joyful Mysteries

Pray and Sacrifice for Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe

The Catholic Home Economy, by Emily Malloy at TOH Blog

The Eucharistic Pilgrimage of Earthly Life, by Fr. Roger Landry at TCT

10 Ice Cream Desserts for Cooling off This Summer, by Kye Ameden at King Arthur 

The Tyranny of In Vitro Fertilization, by Sister Renée Mirkes at CWR

Bob Newhart, Celebrated Comedian and Lifelong Catholic, Dies at 94, by Daniel Payne at CNA

Parcelle: A Wine-Focused Restaurant in Greenwich Village, Filled with Vintage Gems, by Morgan Goldberg at Remodelista

Podcast: Attachment Theory: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How It Affects Your Relationships, by Greg Bottaro at Being Human 

The ‘Tin Can Pilgrim’: Life as a Catholic Nomad Centers on the Eucharist, by Andrew Fowler at NCR

*Image Courtesy of Getty: Lamentation at the Foot of the Cross, 1847, Henri Lehmann

In this stark, poignant drawing, Henri Lehmann concentrated on capturing the dramatic emotions of the mourners grieving over Christ's death. The immediate focus of attention, the Virgin Mary swoons in a faint at the foot of the cross, surrounded by Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Magdalene, and several other women. The drapery swirling around the cross and the various gestures and expressions of grief emphasize the scene's pathos. The tip of a spear, the crown of thorns, and four nails on the ground beneath the Virgin's hands signify the implements of Christ's suffering.

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