My favorite opera is Rigoletto. It is the story of a hunchbacked jester named Rigoletto who is employed by the lustful and selfish Duke of Mantua. The Duke is regularly…

We live in a land of plenty. Few people experience a lack of essential needs. With one click, Amazon can deliver a new bicycle, rolls of toilet paper and a…

There is an ancient demon who the early Christians numbered among the most deadly: Acedia. It is a spirit not often spoken about…and he prefers it that way. This is…

It was the ancient Greek philosopher Plato who asserted “Corruptio optima pessima est.” “Corruption of the best is the worst.” There are few things more discouraging or repulsive then to…

There is a genre of art from Japan called anime. It is among my favorite types of illustrations. Although anime began in the realm of comic books (called “mangas”), many…

There is a genre of art from Japan called anime. It is among my favorite types of illustrations. Although anime began in the realm of comic books (called “mangas”), many…

Few cultures can boast such a rich mythology as the Greeks. From the adventures of Ajax to the sorrows of Oedipus Rex, Greek folklore excels at transmitting profound moral lessons…

Pride, sometimes called vanity or hubris, is considered the fundamental sin and the mother of all vices. The first sin ever committed was an act of pride when Satan refused…

In the ancient city of Padua, Italy there is a 14th century chapel built by Enrico Scrovengi. Considered one of the greatest examples of early Renaissance artistry, the building was…