A Journey from Easter to Pentecost Through Art (Cycle A, B or C)

Re-live the events from the resurrection on Easter to the descent of the Holy Spirit, as told by some of the great artists in history.  Experience the glorious episodes, which led to the birth of the church, as told by the paint of Bellini, Caravaggio, Giotto, Salvador Dali and more.

Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Art of Man Tells the Story of the Art of the Divine

The story that surrounds the famous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is just as fascinating as the secrets contained in the image itself. Famous people that will be connected to the history include:

• Christopher Columbus
• Montezuma
• Hernan Cortés
• Pope Paul III
• Miguel Cabrera (painter)

The Calling of Saint Matthew

Perhaps the most famous painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. It is full of messages and symbolism and content worthy of deep spiritual reflection. In Paul’s presentation, we learn of the combative personality of Caravaggio and the unfortunate event that caused him to live in exile from Rome in 1606 and spent the rest of his life seeking pardon for his mistake.

Reflecting the Crucifixion

The closest we can come to a definition of God, is “GOD IS LOVE.” The crucifixion was the start of the chain of salvific events. Come explore the work of some of history’s greatest artists who expressed God’s Love for us in the crucifixion.

Jonah, Will you Answer God’s Call?

Jonah repelled the mission God called him to do. He even tried to run in the opposite direction, but God was persistent and Jonah saved 120,000 people. The “Book of the Prophet Jonah,” gets very little recognition in the Catholic Mass although its four chapters are full of wonderful messages of how God can work though us if we say yes to his call to ministry. Come see theology major, Paul Montenero, analyze the book of Jonah using the art of Michelangelo, Doré and more.

Stations of the Cross Through Art

Encounter the Stations of the Cross from a different view: using the 1991 alternate stations approved by Pope John Paul II. In this presentation, we reflect on Christ’s Passion through the artful eyes of famous artists such as: Bellini, Caravaggio, Doré, Fra Angelico, Tissot, and more.