Arts News

Eric Liddell’s faith is given a more accurate portrayal in For the Glory than it got in Chariots of Fire.

Faith inspired gold medallist well beyond the track

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Most people would know the story of Eric Liddell from the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, where his character was featured along with his Olympic “rival” Harold Abrahams. No less compelling than the Oscar-winning movie — though taking less creative licence — For the Glory portrays a more comprehensive and historically accurate Liddell by exploring the role his faith played throughout his life.

The “praise hands” and “tears of joy” emoji together turn up 11 Bible passages in Bible Gateway’s new emoji search function.

Bible Gateway now lets users search the Bible using emoji

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Ever wonder what the Bible has to say about praise hands and tears of joy? Now you can search the Bible using emoji on Bible Gateway.

The fifth version of “Triduum II,” a painting by Alfonse Borysewicz.

Alfonse Borysewicz’s lonely struggle gives Catholic art a modern face

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Whenever Alfonse Borysewicz addresses a fresh canvas, a daunting set of issues stares back at him.

Billed as “Scripture for Millennials,” all 66 books of the King James Bible, translated into emoji, went on sale Sunday (May 29) at the iTunes store as Bible Emoji.

Emoji Bible makes God a smiley face with a halo

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The Bible just got more textable.

The artist Caravaggio, who spent his final days desperately seeking sanctuary and pardon for his wicked ways. It’s a theme at the heart of Pope Francis’ ministry: mercy.

Caravaggio calls to Francis across the centuries

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If Pope Francis wanted a single image to illustrate the special Year of Mercy that is the current focus of his ministry and, indeed, at the heart of his pontificate, he could do no better than choosing an underappreciated masterpiece by the Italian artist Caravaggio.

The CHRISTUS ensemble that tells Christ’s story through classical music.

Life of Jesus recalled through the power of classical music

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TORONTO – The life of Jesus Christ has for centuries been a compelling story for artists and musicians.

Morgan Freeman from “The Story of God,” airing on the National Geographic Channel.



The Story of God shares Morgan Freeman’s questions of faith

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CHICAGO - It all started about seven years ago when actor Morgan Freeman visited the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

Noticing the mosaics of Jesus inside the museum, Freeman asked his tour guide, who was Muslim, if the tiles had been covered over when the building, originally a Greek Orthodox church, was used as a mosque.

Providence Spirituality Centre in Kingston, Ont., is offering an artists retreat in May.

The Heart of Creativity, where faith meets art

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For anyone looking to figuratively and literally brush up on their faith, Kingston Ont.’s Providence Spirituality Centre is the place to be in May.

Linda Chen is one of the artists showcased in the Eastertide Art Exhibit about social issues. This is her painting called "Without Borders."

Migrant crisis inspires Regis College art exhibition

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TORONTO - Truth in all forms of human expression reveals the sacred. Since the beginning, the Church has encouraged artists to express and complement the Gospel message through art.

Thank you to all those who entered the 5th annual Easter Drawing Contest.

Creativity on display in 2016 Catholic Register art contest

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Before she picked up her paint brush, Belové Da Silva turned to the Bible and was inspired to create what turned out to be a winning entry in The Catholic Register’s annual Easter drawing contest for elementary school children.

The Toronto Passion Play still draws large crowds every year.

'Toronto Passion Play' turns 25

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TORONTO - The Toronto Passion Play is an Easter tradition that has attracted thousands of Christians each year to the Church on the Queensway. This year, the full-scale musical production celebrates its 25th anniversary with a curtain call performance of its latest version.

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