The Forces of the Universe

. Nothing between the trees and the far star . So open to the forces of the universe . And I share Their vulnerability. . Van Gogh, 'The Starry Night'

Franciscan Spirituality (2) – The Compassion of the True Self

There is a wonderful story of Francis of Assisi well before the founding of the Franciscan order, running after a poor man that he had first refused to give to: “On one occasion … contrary to his custom, he sent away emptyhanded a certain poor man who had begged alms … As soon as he …

Van Gogh’s Painting of Nature

Van Gogh paints nature beautifully. One of my favourite paintings by him is "Branches with Almond Blossom": It was painted partly to celebrate the birth of his nephew, named Vincent after him. Theo, the brother of Vincent the artist, wrote back to him about little Vincent, who saw this painting hanging above his parents' bed …

A Year of Inspirers (3) – Van Gogh in the Spring

Van Gogh paints the spring beautifully. One of my favourite images is this - "Branches with Almond Blossom" It was painted partly to celebrate the birth of his nephew, named Vincent after him. Theo, the brother of Vincent the artist, wrote back to him about little Vincent, who saw this painting hanging above his parents' …