Sacred places that speak of the Catholic Faith throughout the ages
In a landscape littered with religious sites, Stefan Kaminski considers the nature of the faith that served as a constant driving force for each of these differing enterprises.
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Easter notes: How his Catholic faith fired Tolkien’s imagination
Tolkien’s imagination was profoundly informed by his Catholic faith. His Middle-Earth saga offers some insightful reflections that are particularly appropriate for Easter.
19th century visionary asks all to be ecologists
The early concern of Charles Waterton, a 19th century alumnus of Stonyhurst College, for the natural world is echoed in recent magisterial documents.
Stonyhurst yields its mystical treasures
“Today, we still ask our children to do the right
things in a world not very sympathetic to
religious values. And though conditions are now
quite different, Christians are still being
persecuted. It isn’t just ancient history.”
An old mill is turning into a spiritual hub at Stonyhurst
The project that seeks to transform an abandoned mill at Stonyhurst College into a hub for reviving the Catholic faith in England
St Edmund’s rope binds us to the memory of his sacrifice
The life of St Edmund Campion, his martyrdom, and what a piece of rope can tell us about faith amid persecution.
A world of treasures from the Holy Sepulchre to Paraguay
Stonyhurst College preserves the memory of Catholic naturalists, showcasing their desire to conserve God’s creation
A life of exploration led Waterton to discover the need to preserve nature
Stonyhurst College preserves the memory of Catholic naturalists, showcasing their desire to conserve God’s creation
Stonyhurst Jacobite paintings recall the Catholic ‘kings over the water’
The extensive art collection at Stonyhurst College has been built up since the foundation of the school itself in St. Omers, France, in 1593. The collection includes works by Rubens,Turner, Dürer and Rembrandt. As might be expected in a Jesuit college, the art reflects Catholic religion and history.
‘The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began …
The Christian Heritage Centre has created two walking trails, including the Tolkien Trail, below right, inspired by the work of Catholic author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings JRR Tolkien