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Nature Reveals God’s Extraordinary Sense of Humor

By Peter Darcy|2023-09-18T13:52:09-04:00September 18th, 2023|Intelligent Humor, TRUTH, VIDEO|

“All things bright and beautiful / All creatures great and small / [...]

The Mollusk That Visited the Vatican

By Peter Darcy|2023-09-16T21:50:03-04:00September 4th, 2023|Art & Architecture, BEAUTY|

Ever since I read Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea [...]

Three Churches That Miraculously Survived Disasters

By Peter Darcy|2023-08-23T11:37:20-04:00August 23rd, 2023|GOODNESS, Martyrs & Witnesses|

At Sacred Windows, we try to dwell on eternal values rather than [...]

Three Botticelli Madonnas Will Take Your Breath Away

By Peter Darcy|2023-08-06T12:44:05-04:00August 7th, 2023|Art & Architecture, BEAUTY|

You’ve seen his artwork on countless Christmas cards. His birth name was [...]

This Cathedral is a Museum of Mosaics

By Peter Darcy|2023-07-23T11:26:10-04:00July 24th, 2023|Church & Sacraments, TRUTH|

Most people would be surprised to find out that there is only [...]

Mini Jewels of Prayer from Our Tradition

By Peter Darcy|2023-07-10T15:05:39-04:00July 10th, 2023|Prayer & Spirituality, TRUTH|

You may be surprised to know that the word “hour” in the [...]

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Heavenly Father, source of all, beauty, truth, and goodness in the universe, lofty origin of all being and life,

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Help them to grow in holiness and grace as they gaze into the sacred windows of Your divine light that penetrate our world. Above all, make them missionaries of that light to others in the darkness of our world for the salvation of all the souls You have created for eternal blessedness.

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Nature Reveals God’s Extraordinary Sense of Humor

The Mollusk That Visited the Vatican

Three Churches That Miraculously Survived Disasters

Three Botticelli Madonnas Will Take Your Breath Away

This Cathedral is a Museum of Mosaics

Mini Jewels of Prayer from Our Tradition

From Our Readers

“Wow what an article!”~Milagres P. (India)

“I feel like I am enrolled in a class. Thank you for opening my eyes to all the wonder!”~Imma L.

One can only revel in the stories and beauty … and take time to contemplate it all. Thanks for your gracious ministry.~Gina L.

“We learn from you; your subjects lift our spirits and are good for one's soul.” ~Bill C.

“Thank you for bringing such beauty to me!”~Barbie B.

“I don’t have time to read all my emails, but I do take the time to read yours because they are so uplifting and informative.”~Debra B.

“Incredibly beautiful.”~Ilonka H.

“I must say your website is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen.”~Arthur G.

“God bless you in your ministry and in your work. It is sorely needed in this chaotic, confused world.”~Carol A.

“A magnificent and fascinating article!”~Joe T.

“Best part of my Sunday afternoon is reading your newsletter.”~Judith L.

“You get a tremendous amount of writing in small articles with powerful pictures; I learn something every time I read your newsletter!” ~Ann M.

“Peter, this is just incredible. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I’m sending it to every Catholic I know.”~Frances R..

“The articles today brought tears to my eyes.” ~Don K.

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