On this 4th Sunday of Advent, Bishop John Dolan reflects on the 1616 painting titled “Assumption of the Virgin” by Domenichino, in this week’s episode of Word and Art, in which he connects a Sunday reading with a famous work of art.
Painted on the ceiling of a side chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere, it draws the viewer into meditation on several major events in Mary’s life, including the Visitation of Mary and Elizabeth.
Join Bishop John as he reflects on this painting which requires a looking outward of ourselves to find a deep joy—the same kind of joy Elizabeth experienced when Mary visited her.
As an added bonus, Bishop John will open his reflections during this Advent season with footage from the Vatican, taken during his recent trip to Rome.
Bishop John brings an exciting and insightful perspective to the series as he earned a Master of Arts degree in Liturgy/Church Art and Architecture from St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, Calif.
