Pope St. Pius X: “To Restore All Things in Christ”
Pope St. Pius X (1835–1914) is remembered as a deeply pastoral reformer whose short motto captured a large vision: “To restore all things in Christ.” Born Giuseppe Sarto to a poor family in Riese, northern Italy, he rose through parish work and diocesan leadership before…
St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Honey-Tongued Doctor of Love
St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) stands among the most compelling voices of the medieval Church—monk, reformer, mystic, statesman, and spiritual writer. Born in Burgundy to a noble family, Bernard entered the new and austere Cistercian movement at Cîteaux as a young man. In 1115 he was sent…
Andrei Rublev and The Trinity Icon: History, Symbolism, and Lasting Influence
For many believers and art lovers alike, the Trinity icon by Andrei Rublev is the most eloquent visual meditation on the mystery of the holy trinity. Created in the early 15th century for the Trinity monastery near Moscow, this masterpiece distills Scripture, theology, and…