Arts
Catholic poet, artist put spotlight on COVID
Patria and Joe Rivera met the challenge of day-to-day life during a pandemic by pouring their energies into creative pursuits.
Book on Catholic parenting a real family affair
“How did you do it? How did you raise kids who are passionate about their faith and have the heart of a missionary?”
Showing the beauty in Fatima’s truth
When Mary steps out of the blinding light of the sun and into view for three children who have broken away from watching over a few sheep to pray the rosary, she isn’t surrounded by angels. No trumpets blare. Before the musical score rises to support this moment in the new film Fatima, there are crickets and birdsong and distant bleats of sheep. Mary is surrounded by hills, trees, fields and blue sky.
Choir won’t be silenced
Although choir services have been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, for the students and staff at St. Michael’s Choir School, the music has not been silenced.
Making art fit the universal Church
Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz knows his Church is a universal one, welcoming to all. It’s just not something you might easily recognize with the traditional art forms that celebrate the faith.
ShareMusic event celebrates ShareLife agencies
The talents of Toronto-area Catholic musicians are being harnessed to celebrate the works of ShareLife agencies and their efforts to support those in need.
Timely musical message on mental health
Most people have experienced that annoying friend who no matter how you try to shake them, they just won’t go away.
'Modest resurgence' seen in the use of chant at Mass
WASHINGTON -- When Catholics return to their churches as coronavirus-induced lockdowns ease up, they're not likely to be confronted with a bunch of unfamiliar words in Latin printed in some medieval-era typeface with notes in the shape of squares rather than ovals.
Canadian artist brought Gospel to children
LONGUEUIL, Que. -- French Canadian artist Claude Lafortune, who hosted children’s programs based on the Gospel on Quebec television, died of COVID-19 April 19. He was 83.
Jesus 2020: A clay model for the times
Sculptor Timothy Schmalz was staring straight into the face of Lucifer when he decided he must carry on with his annual Easter tradition.
St. Faustina film sends a timely message
It’s a cliché heard all the time: “This is a movie that is so right for its time.”
Good news still flows with group’s live-stream
In the early 1980s, Canadian music icon Anne Murray released her classic country song, “A Little Good News,” in response to suffering she witnessed in society.
Our Lady of Guadalupe unveiled in new home
VANCOUVER -- When Vancouver art collector and philanthropist Michael Audain acquired a 300-year-old painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe, he knew the religious artwork needed to be displayed in an appropriate setting.