In “Sacred Art Every Catholic Should Know,” author Jem Sullivan, a catechetics professor, shares her knowledge of Christian masterpieces. The book reminds us that many of the world’s most admired and treasured artistic works are Christian in theme, origin and location – and many of those depict or allude to the Eucharist. Two such masterpieces in this new release from TAN Books are Raphael’s “Disputation of the Most Holy Sacrament” and Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.”
Gifts are a major focus this time of year as we move from Thanksgiving into Christmas preparations. As Catholics, we believe everything – spiritual and material – is a gift from God, even those tougher times in life, as they often draw us closer to Him. In response to His generosity, we give our lives to others through our vocations as we journey on our paths to holiness. God even bestows us with His grace, the gift of His divine life within us, to help us along the way. In addition to the sacraments, here are a few timely ways to receive and be a conduit of this grace.