Liz Banko
Who’s Who in the Nativity
Ever wonder why certain animals were depicted in that manger scene besides reflecting the cultural context of the era Christ was born?
The Pope and Free Will
The challenge of free will is not only to know what’s right, but to consciously choose the correct course of action regardless of the actions and temptations standing in your way.
New Thoughts on an Old Tradition
The purpose here is to bridge these traditions with the life of Jesus and his teachings. Essentially there are four ancient agreements to hold in our hearts to feel the limitless love God intended for us.
JP2, CEO
On this feast of Pope St. John Paul II, we are so pleased to present this first ever Bellator Society book review. Liz Banko shares with us The Pope and the CEO by Andrew Widmer.
Vincent
Vincent Van Gogh was a Christian missionary long before he began sketching with reed pens. But what happened? The salacious details we know, but his profound devotion needs to be shared.
Stairway to Heaven
Imagine a floating staircase connecting a choir loft with the floor of a chapel that is circular, has no nails, screws, railings or a center support.
Push Away the Unimaginable
On May 7, 2019–a short two weeks ago–another school shooting hit very close to home for one in our Bellator Society family. Her words of refection are raw and true. We thank Liz Banko for sharing the light in this darkness.
Sister Blandina
What kind of person would have the courage to argue with Billy the Kid not to scalp four doctors’ heads?
Hosanna!
Our recitation of the Hosanna every week at mass is a beautiful symbol to which we look for a connection between what happened then and what is happening today.