Being Loved

Blind Spots

In the human eye, there is a “blind spot” this is the spot where the optic nerve passes through the retina and does not detect images. Emde Mariotte, a Catholic priest and pioneering physicist, made this discovery which greatly impacted the field of optics, offering a greater understanding of the natural world while offering a deeper appreciation for the genius of God’s creation. He integrated his faith and scientific work, seeing each other as complementary to the other.

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Being Loved

Walking With Jesus

The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, is a devotion that encourages prayer and meditation on the path Jesus walked to his crucifixion. According to one tradition, the Virgin Mary may have been the first to retrace the steps of her Son’s Passion.

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