Blog Posts
Positive Influence of «Captain America» on American Society as Propaganda during World War II (1941-1945)
Br. Angel Manuel Soto Castilla, LC
May 22, 2024
Introduction A strong culture must be built upon solid principles, clear ideals, and ambitious horizons. A nation’s history plays a crucial role in acquiring these elements. Once a country has this combination of history and ...
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Model of a Ballgame with Spectators at Yale University Art Gallery
Br. Omar Forero, LC
May 20, 2024
The Model of Ballgame with Spectators placed in the ancient Mexican and Mesoamerican culture section at the Yale University Art Gallery is a sculpture piece created in Mexico, West Mexico, Nayarit, between 100 B.C. to ...
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The Historical Context Surrounding Norman Rockwell’s Paintings of the “Four Freedoms”
Br. José Gamas, LC
May 19, 2024
Introduction The Second World War was a global conflict, that lasted from 1939 to 1945. This great event had huge consequences in the life of many people and many countries. Even though the United States ...
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The Value of Relationship in “The Living Flame of Love” By St. John of the Cross
Br. Stephen Beins, LC
May 18, 2024
Introduction Is St. John of the Cross one of the most intimidating spiritual authors in the genre of spirituality? His ability to explain the depths of the soul can make people tremble to read his ...
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Changes in 20th Century Sacred Architecture in two Costa Rican churches after Vatican II: a Comparative Analysis
Br. Sebastián Camacho Chavarría, LC
May 15, 2024
Introduction The twentieth century was an era of significant changes in the arts, architecture, and within the Catholic Church. The Second Vatican Council, which was the 21st ecumenical council in the history of the Church, ...
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Time According to St. Augustine
Br. Omar Forero, LC
May 10, 2024
After reading the “Confessions of St. Augustine,” I was very impressed to realize what his desire was, that is, to seek the truth in his own life; something that would help him later to find ...
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Giving the best of yourself
Br. Daniel Castellanos, LC
May 7, 2024
Introduction The term “sport” is recent. It stems from the Old French expression desporter or se desporter – which is a derivate of the Latin word de(s)portare – and means to amuse oneself. Eventually, in ...
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Historical Development of the Christian Liturgy and the Liturgical Sacred Space from Antiquity to Middle Ages
Introduction Many things are being said nowadays regarding the ‘proper’ way of building catholic churches and to celebrate the Liturgy, especially due to the dichotomy between the concepts “Domus Dei”- House of God – ...
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