Month December 2012

Thomas Becket by John Guy

Immortalized by Jean Anouilh’s play, Thomas Becket remains one of the most well known English saints. The numerous retellings and productions of his story populate our imaginations with vivid scenes of his fierce struggle with King Henry II and his…

Enjoying the Holidays

We all want Christmas to be a special time of year, with family, friends and the perfect gifts for all. But often we get caught up in materialistic trappings, consumerist distractions and an emphasis on perfection that only adds stress…

In Our Prayers

The staff at Novalis joins the world in mourning the horrific loss of lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. We pray for the students, the staff, their families and a community left reeling from this unimaginable tragedy.…