Remembering Naomi Shelton, Gospel Queens and Soul Legend

“Was Sie tun müssen, ist Pailletten zu tragen und wie James Brown zu schreien.” — Naomi Shelton Photo: Jacob Blickenstaff An einem ungewöhnlich warmen Abend im Oktober läutete Richard Julian, der Besitzer des LunÀtico, eines Restaurants und Musiklokals in Bed-Stuy, eine an der Wand befestigte Glocke und rief zum Schweigen auf. Als seine Kunden von … Read more

Today’s Gospel in Art – Fear him who can destroy both body and soul in hell

Last Judgment (detail), by Michelangelo © Sistine Chapel Source: Christian Art Gospel of July 10, 2021 – Matthew 10: 24-33 Jesus instructed the twelve as follows: “The disciple is not superior to his teacher, nor is the slave to his master. It is enough for the student that he becomes like his teacher and the … Read more

Today’s Gospel in Art – The Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you

Spirit by Timothy Flach 2010 © Tim Flach and Christie’s London, May 15, 2013, lot 108 Source: Christian Art Gospel of May 4, 2021 – Matthew 10: 17-20Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of people: they will hand you over to the Sanhedrins and scourge you in their synagogues. For my sake you will be … Read more