Bren NimkePerforming Beauty: Silence and the Word in PoetryCatechesis is one of the ways through which an individual receives formal Christian education and formation that enables them to learn…May 8, 20211May 8, 20211
Bren NimkePerforming Beauty: The Liturgical Theology of BeholdingWe live in the digital age; the era of Snap chat, Facebook, Instagram and CGI. This technology is quite literally in the palm of our hands…Apr 29, 20211Apr 29, 20211
Bren NimkePerforming Beauty: The Sanctification of Time in MusicMusic is powerful, meaningful, communal and personal; so much so that most of us have a favorite genre, artist, group or song that we are…Apr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
Bren NimkePerforming Beauty: The Architecture of Holy HillThroughout history, the architecture of church buildings has been diverse to say the least. To the untrained eye, interpreting and…Apr 11, 2021Apr 11, 2021
Bren NimkePerforming Beauty: The Eucharist; You are what you EatThe human senses of taste, touch, smell, sight and sound allow us to perceive the world around us. They are the means through which we…Mar 21, 2021Mar 21, 2021
Bren NimkePerforming Beauty: Images of Baptism in the Early ChurchAs young adults, in your early to mid twenties, you have made the free and conscious decision to answer God’s call and fulfill your soul’s…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
Bren NimkeThe Aesthetics of the LiturgyWhen I contemplate beauty, or what is beautiful, the images that come to mind are Saint Peter’s Basilica, The Notre Dame Cathedral, and…Feb 20, 2021Feb 20, 2021
Bren NimkePerforming Beauty: The Beauty of Divine Revelation in CatholicismIn Catholicism, divine revelation does not conform to philosophical categories and that is precisely why it is beautiful. Divine…Feb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021
Bren NimkePerforming Beauty: The Salvation CrossHave you ever encountered a work of art that has drawn you in and overwhelmed your soul? Like many of you, my answer to this question is an…Jan 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021