By Joynel Fernandes – It is the fortieth day after Resurrection. We are back to the square where Jesus entered into His Passion – The
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Book Review: The Cistercian Outlook
By Subhasis Chattopadhyay – The Cambridge Companion to the Cistercian Order edited by Mette Birkedal Brunn. Cambridge University Press, 2013. Xiii+321 pp. Rs 550/-. It
Read moreSunday With a Saint: ‘The Finding of the Body of Saint Mark’ by Tintoretto
By Joynel Fernandes – It was a cold moonless night. Below the gloomy sky two figures hurried through the town, making their way to the
Read moreFilm on Blessed Rani Maria in the Works
By Verghese V Joseph – An internationally acclaimed documentary film maker, cameraman and photographer – Shaison P. Ouseph – plans to produce a film on
Read moreThe Sacrament of Sacrifice: ‘The Door of the Fold’ By Sybil Parker (1895)
By Joynel Fernandes – Christ as the Good Shepherd is one of the most endearing and abiding images in Catholic faith and tradition. This theme
Read moreEaster at Emmaus: ‘The Supper at Emmaus’ by Vittore Carpaccio
By Joynel Fernandes – Easter indeed is a time of hope and new beginnings! Yet 2000 years ago on the Sunday of Easter the disciples
Read morePicturing the Passion: ‘The Lamentation Over the Dead’ by Andrea Mantegna
By Joynel Fernandes – ‘It was now about the sixth hour and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the
Read morePicturing The Passion: ‘The Entry into Jerusalem’ by Giotto
By Joynel Fernandes – The story of art has been ruled by great artist like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli etc. The ‘father figure’
Read morePicturing the Passion: ‘Christ Carrying the Cross’ by Hieronymus Bosch
By Joynel Fernandes – The scariest monsters are the ones that lurk within our souls’ – Edgar Allan Poe Hieronymus Bosch (1515 – 1516), a
Read morePicturing the Passion: ‘Christ Carrying the Cross’ by El Greco
By Joynel Fernandes – The best understood symbol of Christianity is undoubtedly the Cross; a dead tree on which was hung the Saviour who brought
Read moreTemple Tantrums: ‘Christ Cleansing the Temple’ by an Unknown Netherlandish Artist
By Joynel Fernandes – We are in the Dutch provinces of the 1500’s. The Dutch Revolt (1568 – 1648) and the Reformation (1517 – 1648)
Read morePicturing the Passion: ‘The Mocking of Christ’ by Fra Angelico (1441)
By Joynel Fernandes – The Archdiocesan Heritage Museum, Mumbai brings to you the fourth article in the series titled ‘Picturing the Passion’ ‘Upon His precious
Read morePicturing The Passion: Taking of Christ
By Joynel Fernandes – This is a story of betrayal, crime, murder and mystery. The protagonists vary; their passion prolongs! We begin with the artist
Read moreLenten Reading: To Be the Little Drummer Boy
By Subhasis Chattopadhyay – To read is to be replenished. To read is to be privileged to fight against unbelief and atheism. For when bad
Read moreThe Lent Project: Looking for God this Lent? Read a Book
By Susanna D – Have you ever felt bored with God? Just sort of indifferent, wondering what all the fuss is about? Maybe you once
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