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For centuries, Renaissance art has captivated hearts and souls. Christine Panyard, a retired psychologist of 43 years and a parishioner at the Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, Mich., is no stranger to the transformative effects of religious art.
By Daniel S. Mulhall | Catholic News Service
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As the word suggests, a “miscellany” is a book compiled from an assortment of writers and writings, loosely organized around a common theme.
More like a randomly organized almanac than an anthology, a miscellany can touch upon a number of subject areas without any attempt at organization or progression. On any page the reader might find a story recounting the death of a martyr followed by a joke. You never know what you might find.
Tim Dowley’s “A Christian Miscellany” is true to its title. This is a book the reader will thumb through when searching for an interesting quotation about dying or a listing of titles for the Holy Spirit. You will find both in this small book.