7/5/2023 0 Comments Therese by Dorothy Day![]() ![]() Thomas Aquinas’ profound influence on Bishop Robert Barron could be surprised to learn that his Coat of Arms declares, in gloriously bold calligraphy, NON NISI TE DOMINE-“Nothing But You, Lord”-the response Aquinas gave when a voice from the crucifix asked him what reward he would choose for his great, obedient service to Christ. Since about the thirteenth century, when Guy of Vergy, Bishop of Autun, created a coat of arms as a means of ecclesial identification, a newly appointed Catholic bishop is tasked with designing his own heraldry using images that speak to his personal story of upbringing, proclaim his guiding principle (or motto), and give witness to what or who has greatly impacted his spiritual understanding. Learn more and become a member today to read more pieces like this. ![]() Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, first appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of Evangelization & Culture, the quarterly journal of the Word on Fire Institute, which focused on the Catholic sensibility of Bishop Barron. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |