http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/ Written by Madonna House staff, Restoration is an essential part of our witness to the Gospel. Here we share our personal stories and reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, along with writings from Catherine Doherty and the Catholic Church. Copyright 2009 Madonna House, Inc. restorationDELETE@THISmadonnahouse.org en (pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://www.madonnahouse.org" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Movable Type 3.15 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/restoration.gif http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/ http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/art_with_all_its_teeth.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/art_with_all_its_teeth.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/donnas_still_life_paintings.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/donnas_still_life_paintings.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/the_formation_of_the_madonna_h.html by Catherine Doherty. The apprenticeship for the Madonna House artists may be long or short; it depends on God. They are going to work in the handicraft center, the gift shop and in other places in the apostolate where they... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/the_formation_of_the_madonna_h.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/servants_of_beauty.html by Donna Surprenant. The following was written in connection with the death of Pope John Paul II. Though I usually spend my days painting, today instead of taking up my paintbrush, I am taking up the tool that Pope John... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/servants_of_beauty.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/beauty_will_save_the_world.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500 The Pope's Corner http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/beauty_will_save_the_world.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/one_mans_scrap_another_mans.html May and June are special months for our Madonna House family. During May the directors of all our mission houses come for their annual meetings. Then in June, we have the joy of witnessing staff make and renew their promises.... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500 One Man's Scrap http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/06/one_mans_scrap_another_mans.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/a_dream_dreamt_in_god.html Thu, 28 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/a_dream_dreamt_in_god.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/the_purpose_of_art.html Tue, 26 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/the_purpose_of_art.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/awaiting_the_new_jerusalem.html by Fr. David May. This article is adapted from the homily at the funeral Mass for Donna Surprenant. The readings were Rev 21: 1-7, and Mt 25: 1-13. In Revelation 21, we hear words that have profound relevance for our... Wed, 20 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500 New Millennium http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/awaiting_the_new_jerusalem.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/a_passion_for_painting.html by Marysia Kowalchyk. Donna Surprenant was a painter; it was the passion of her life. I first met Donna in 1981 when, having been a working guest for a time, she returned to Madonna House to become an applicant. I... Thu, 14 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/a_passion_for_painting.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/milestones_mayjune_2009.html Wed, 13 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Milestones http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/milestones_mayjune_2009.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/combermere_diary_mayjune_200.html Tue, 12 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Combermere Diary http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/combermere_diary_mayjune_200.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/a_vision_of_art.html by Catherine Doherty. I want to record some thoughts and ideas that have come to me in prayer about the artists of Madonna House. First and foremost I see the Madonna House artists as humble people. Humility means living in... Wed, 06 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500 My Dear Family http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/05/a_vision_of_art.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/04/one_mans_scrap_another_mans.html Christ is risen, dear friends! The knowledge of his immense love for you and the radiance of his light in you allows us to once again come to you with our needs.... Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500 One Man's Scrap http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/04/one_mans_scrap_another_mans.html http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/04/letters_to_the_editor.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.madonnahouse.org/restoration/2009/04/letters_to_the_editor.html