Life, Death, and the Number 4

A hand is reaching up to touch the moon.

The symbolism of the Number 4. Life, Death, and the Number 4, like characters in an epic saga, represent a foundational narrative in many belief systems, cultures, and philosophies. They interweave in a harmonious yet often perplexing pattern, offering solemn reflection and profound revelation. This piece explores the convergence of these motifs through the perspective…

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Saint Teresa of Avila: Hope for All

A torn paper with the word hope written on it.

We celebrate the life of one of the four women the Church honors as Doctors of the Church, Saint Teresa of Avila. The other three are Saints Catherine of Siena, Therese of Lisieux (the youngest of all the Doctors of the Church), and Hildegard of Bingen. Understanding the Title of Doctor of the Church A…

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