A lifelong artist, Sebastián found a way to communicate with God through the ancient practice of icon writing.
Posts in Art
Feeling hopeless? Look for the light in the darkness.
With his latest paintings, An reflects on the blackouts that disrupted his childhood in Vietnam. They taught him to depend on the light.
Music Release: Recollections
Aric Serrano, SJ, released a new collection of music, Recollections. He offers us those tracks along with his motivation for writing.
Poem on Temptation and Victory: Nailed and Unnailed Hands
Feeling overwhelmed by your temptations? Michael Martinez SJ shares a personal poem and reflection that can help us process this internal tension between temptation and victory in our daily lives.
How is painting like a prayer?
In his first article, An explores how painting a classmate’s photo gave him a glimpse of how God might create beauty.
Longing to be: “Hamilton” and the Legacy of an Immigrant
The Broadway hit musical “Hamilton” tells the lesser-known story of one of the immigrant Founding Fathers. Inspired by the musical, An Vu reflects on his own journey immigrating to the United States from Vietnam.
Review: “The Promised Neverland” and the Importance of Friendship
The second season of the hit manga series “The Promised Neverland” focuses on the sacrifices and risks we take for the people we love. It ultimately reminds us that we exist in and for community.
Transcendence: A Poem About Becoming More Fully and Authentically Human
When I take a more honest look at life, with its’ beauty, and also its’ darkness and suffering, I’m drawn to see the meaning of seeking something that transcends worldly pleasures or pursuits, even the willingness to sacrifice those things. And I want to affirm this desire to “transcend” is not an escape from reality, nor is it inhuman. It is rather a call to become even more fully and authentically human concretely in the world. Chris Williams, SJ, invites us to see this transcendence in his newest poem perfect for prayer and reflection.
Review: “1917” Shows Us the Horrors of War and the Beauty of Brotherhood
Oscar Best Picture nominee “1917” depicts two young men facing the brutalities of World War I. In the midst of that horrible reality, they become brothers.
La Havas Made the Best Music You Haven’t Heard Yet
This summer was so busy that you may have missed some musical gems like La Havas’ self-titled album. It’s a soulful look at love you should listen to.