Episode 28: Holy Longing, Summer's Reminders of God, and Honoring the Precious Blood in July (June 30, 2019)

Summertime ocean images begin a "vacation of the spirit" for listeners in this episode as the theme of Holy Longing is treated with compelling examples from C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald, and St. John of the Cross. The painter Giovanni Bellini is discussed along with composer Vincenzo Bellini, showcasing incredible works by each. Then, in preparation for the upcoming month of July, with its devotion to the Precious Blood, a presentation is given on Christ as the fulfillment of many ancient scriptural covenants and special attention is paid to St. Longinus, the centurion who pierced the side of Christ and later became a saint. Special ways to honor the Precious Blood are presented.