VerbumNow, the phenomenon, admitted on all hands, is this:—that great portion of what is generally received as Christian truth is in its rudiments or in its separate parts to be found in heathen philosophies and religions.
This work by Rembrandt, Samson and Delilah, is characteristic of the artist’s ability to capture the narrative behind his paintings. When Samson tells Delilah the secret to his superhuman strength, that he doesn’t cut his hair to uphold his vow to...
Each month in 2019, Verbum will be highlighting one saint’s life, work, theology, and impact on the Church. This month’s saint, St. Peter Damian, was a Benedictine monk and Doctor of the Church known for his eloquent preaching and voluminous writing.
Welcome to Verbum’s new series on sacred poetry. Each week for the next several months we’re featuring entries from respected poets on divine subjects. Today’s poem is “The Windhover.” All poetry is meant to be read aloud, and this poem especially...
This early painting by the Dutch artist Rembrandt beautifully displays the brutality of St. Stephen’s stoning, found in Acts 7.
In the background, you can see the man who became the apostle Paul holding the mob’s tunics.
Welcome to Verbum’s new series on sacred poetry. Each week for the next several months, we’re featuring entries from respected poets on divine subjects.
We’ll begin by looking at a poem from Jesuit priest Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889).
This morbid piece from Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio is called David with the Head of Goliath. It depicts the exact moment in 1 Samuel 17:57 where David presented the Philistine’s head in triumph to Saul.
Sr. Mary Margaret Funk writes on practicing early monasticism, the International Theological Commission provides five decades of theological reflection, and select works from the great Henri de Lubac publish soon—and here’s what else is new...
This is a guest post from author and apologist Steve Ray. *** A Christian can be compared to a man on a journey. As soon as the traveler crested the hill, he knew he was in dire straits. He was lost and desperately weary from hours of trudging down...
This grim piece from Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio is called Giuditta e Oloferne, or “Judith Beheading Holofernes.” It depicts Judith, a young widow, decapitating Holofernes after pretending to ally herself with the enemy. The deuterocanonical...
This piece from Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio is called Crocifissione di san Pietro, or “The Crucifixion of Saint Peter.” It depicts the martyrdom of St. Peter described in the Acts of Peter.
The importance of Tertullian in the development of early Christian thought and his significance for our understanding of early Christianity cannot be overestimated. Though he was certainly not the first Christian to write Latin, he is the first...
Each month in 2019, Verbum will be highlighting one saint’s life, work, theology, and impact on the Church. This month’s saint, Thomas Aquinas, is one of the most influential philosophers and theologians of all time. Lived: 1225–March 7, 1274 Feast...
This piece from Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio is called Vocazione di san Matteo, or “The Calling of Saint Matthew.” It depicts the moment described in Mark 2:13–14 when Jesus inspires Matthew to follow him. There is some debate about which man...
Start the new year with new reading. First, grab a free book, A Lexicon of Saint Thomas Aquinas. It’s a one-of-a-kind volume wherein Dr. Roy J. Deferrari analyzes every word in St. Thomas’ Summa Theologica and other works. You can also add two more...
Every month two members of the Verbum team share what they read and watched in Verbum and around the web. Donald Antenen, Verbum Marketing Manager: This month I used Verbum for research while writing Catholic New Year’s resolutions. That meant...
The new year isn’t just a time to renew your gym membership. It’s an opportunity to offer your heart to the glory of Christ and his Church. With that in mind, we’ve made a list of 8 Catholic resolutions to guide your spiritual life throughout the...
If I learn to accept myself in these days of stillness, if I accept the pain, because the Lord is using it to purify me—does this not make me richer than if I had earned a lot of money? Has not something happened to me that is more durable and...
Last week, the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Congregation for the Causes of Saints confirmed Cardinal John Henry Newman’s second miracle, bringing him one step closer to canonization. Cardinal Newman (1801–1890) demonstrated astonishing academic...
I have given Thee to be the light of the Gentiles, that Thou mayest be My salvation even to the farthest part of the earth. — Isaiah 49:6. Consider that the Eternal Father addressed these words to the Infant Jesus at the instant of his conception: I...
Is it even Christmas if someone doesn’t pause to ask, “Wait, who was St. Nick?” As is common, legends outweigh historically known facts. Here’s what we do know about St. Nicholas and why some of our Christmas traditions are tied to his name. About...
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Henri de Lubac was a French Jesuit priest who eventually became the oldest living cardinal before his death in 1991. He was instrumental in shaping the Second Vatican Council and composed many valuable theological works, including Paradoxes of Faith...
There are several ways to get your hands on Verbum 8, the newest version of Verbum, but which one is right for you? If you already own Verbum and are looking to upgrade to 8, read on. In this post, I explain differences between a feature upgrade and...
Verbum 8 launched last week and with it awesome features like Workflows, Canvas, the Theology Guide, and more. While many Verbum users have already chosen to get a complete upgrade (new features and new books), another popular option is the feature...
Notes is where you store your insights. It’s how you capture that important observation, powerful quote, or memorable illustration in Verbum so you can return to it later. Verbum 8 brings new and powerful changes to Notes, making it easier than ever...
Fresh with the arrival of Verbum 8 is Workflows, a powerful new Verbum feature that takes you step by step through Bible study and prayer. We were really excited about this one as a company, and we’re thrilled to see that our customers love it, too...
Dive into the Church’s teachings on important topics like holiness, purgatory, and the last things with this month’s great Verbum sales. November’s free book Start off by getting your Free Book of the Month, Eschatology, or the Catholic Doctrine of...
The new version of Verbum is here. It’s redesigned in a big way to be faster and easier to use than ever. Whether you’ve never owned Verbum or have been with us from the start, here are all your options for how to get Verbum 8, clearly explained...
Something powerful happens when we study the Mind of the Church. Familiar stories become richer, old truths more meaningful, and new discoveries change our lives. And at Verbum, we want you to experience that for yourself. That’s why when we made...