http://ruah.stblogs.com renewing the face of culture. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:15:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you haven't checked out the new design redux over at St. Austin Review, do so! It's simple, creative and I think perfectly in tune with their goal and mission is--it's not trying too hard to be what it's not. One feature of the new web site is the StAR blog, ... http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/11/17/st-austin-review-star-blog/ After quite a long hiatus and infrequent posting for the last two years since the advent of Ruah Movie Nights and the Human Experience screening, Ruah is back! My husband and I have wanted to reignite this effort for some time, but things have never quite been right. Until now. A ... http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/10/23/ruah-is-back/ I received this via the SAF's email newsletter: Greetings! The Foundation has reached a critical financial moment. We still need an additional $20,000 to cover operational costs through the balance of this year. Without it, the Foundation will be forced to cease activity and close its doors by mid-September. Yet, if each ... http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/08/10/sacred-arts-foundation-needs-you/ Happy Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva! This painting is done by Sr. AnneMarie Heyne, who is currently a novice with the Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Florence, Italy. If you would like to support her vocation and promote the sacred arts, consider purchasing her paintings. Contact me at ruahfellowship@gmail.com if ... http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/06/26/happy-feast-of-st-josemaria/ I heard a joke at daily Mass that made me laugh today. As I've said before, I don't hate all modern or contemporary art (though much of it is based on erroneous principles), but a lot of it is characterized by this: A man is looking at a painting in an ... http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/06/10/so-chagall-picasso-duchamp-walk-into-a-bar/ You may be a reader of aeternus blog, a lovely online page for commentary on spirituality and mysticism, but what you may not be aware of is that the author, Lisa A. Johnston, is an artist and photographer. And her photography is gorgeous. Take a look. (Photo used with permission.) http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/06/10/gorgeous-photography/ This great video, "March of the Unqualified" from Igniter Media is a fantastic use of media for evangelization, and a reality check for those who use false humility as an excuse for delaying Church involvement and conversion. Unfortunately, it's a little expensive. Check out a preview here. http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/06/01/march-of-the-unqualified/ I received this today, and thought I'd pass it along... Ave Maria Press has been serving the Catholic community for over 140 years as a ministry of the Indiana Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross.  We are an award-winning, leading publisher of books in the areas of prayer and spirituality, ... http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/06/01/job-opening-at-ave-maria-press/ He writes page turners to sell his "theology". It's not a big surprise to faithful and well-formed Christians--and in particular, Catholic Christians--but it seems to be news to the millions who read and love him into theological and historical delusion. Read NY Times Op-Ed Columnist Ross Douthat here. He opens up ... http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/05/31/the-gospel-according-to-dan-brown/ Nominations are in for the Catholic New Media awards. Among the 2009 contestants are some of my favorites, including: The Curt Jester, whose "Walk-In Monstrance" entry made me laugh for at least twenty minutes. What Does the Prayer Really Say? Word Incarnate, by spiritual buddy Father Abbot Joseph at Transfiguration Monastery. Creative Minority Report, ... http://ruah.stblogs.com/2009/05/31/catholic-new-media-awards/