Abiding Together

In this episode we discuss Pope Benedict XVI’s 2017 address to artists from the Sistine Chapel. We chat about the power of beauty to draw us in, pierce our hearts with longing, and lead us to the Beautiful One, the Creator God Himself. We discuss the importance of pausing to consider our reaction to beauty and how surrendering our fear of being wounded can lead us to the intimate encounter with God we all long for. We pray this week you would meet God in the ache uncovered by beauty!   Michelle’s one thing - Through the Heart of St. Joseph - Father Boniface Hicks  Michelles other one thing - My Backyard Lights Sister Miriam’s one thing - Jane Austen Coloring Book  Heather’s one thing - My “Fruit Salad” Tree! - 5 fruits on one tree...amazing.   Other Links mentioned in this episode: Address of His Holiness Benedict XVI I at the Meeting with Artists, Sistine Chapel, November 21, 2009   Discussion questions:     What struck you from this week’s episode? How have you experienced beauty in your everyday life rec