Catholic Church in the World
Doing the Work with the Soldiers He's Got
The Catholic Church is the  church  started directly by Jesus, and has had to work its way  through time and  history.  It has  had profound effects on most societies  in the world, and the  history of Christian  countries.  Responsible  to the  Lord Jesus Christ, the Church must make its way in the world, bringing souls to the salvation  offered by Him.  This lense  is being built and a LONG way from my  vision.   Thanks for your patience!  Contact me with suggestions.

St. Peter The Apostle
The First Pope & Head of Christ's Church on Earth
The artwork to the left was my 6th piece in this series of mosaic paintings. I have 6 Catholic saints completed. To read about how I got started click here. This series has been a learning/teaching experience. Being that, I decided that St. Peter was a very important piece to add to this series. As a Catholic I know there is a lot of misunderstanding with regards to the church, and the role of the Pope. Jesus left Peter in charge of his church on earth. Many people may not know why St Pet...

Catholic Traditions
From Relics to Advent Candles
Catholic traditions come with both a large T and a small t, and they are all well rooted in scripture and practice throughout the centuries. As the lense is built, I will be sharing with you what I know and what I find about all manner of traditions in the  Catholic Church and her people. Thanks so much for your  patience! 

Catholic Calendars: Organizing Your Spiritual Path
Spiritually Guiding Your Year
For the practicing Catholic, the proper calendars are extremely helpful. There are beautiful iconographic regular calendars, yes, but more importantly there are liturgical calendars that can assist you throughout the year with scripture study, holy days, the intervention of saints, assistance with loved one's souls who have passed away, and preparation for the most profound and important events in salvation history. These are very helpful to highlight the richness of Catholic history, tradi...