Life Imitating Art

Here's a fair approximation of my reaction upon opening Haus Jansen's property tax bill:



We plan to appeal. Wish us luck!

One of the Best. Paintings. Ever.

In honor of today, the feast of St. Matthew, behold Caravaggio's The Calling of St. Matthew:



If you've never seen the original, add it to your own personal List of Things I Must Do Before I Die. It's in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome, which is home to two other [!] Caravaggios as well, both of which also feature St. Matthew.

Adam and Eve

This past weekend a friend and I were discussing the Theology of the Body and the recent flap over Christopher West's appearance on Nightline. Shortly thereafter I was prompted to recall a painting that one of my co-workers has used in Theology of the Body presentations.

Titled Adam and Eve, this painting by Marvin Werlin speaks for itself:

Goin' to an Art Show Tonight

My brother-in-law's—the venue for which, incidentally, is just a stone's throw from our parish.

Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever been to an art show before.

It's from 6:00 - 9:00. If you're in the area, feel free to stop by (get directions here).

One of the Best. Paintings. Ever.

In honor of today, the feast of St. Matthew, behold Caravaggio's The Call of St. Matthew:



If you've never seen the original, add it to your own personal List of Things I Must Do Before I Die. It's in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome, which is home to two other [!] Caravaggios as well, both of which also feature St. Matthew.