Baptism

The 2nd day of God’s work The two waters and the two heavens Day 2, Genesis dome. Basilica of San Marco, Venice (13th century). A space separates the waters above from the waters below: it’s the inner sky of our spiritual reality, which directs our spirit...

The birth of faith

The 1st day of God’s work The light Day 1, Dome of Genesis. Basilica of San Marco, Venice (13th century). Light shines in the darkness. This is God’s work: to lead mankind from darkness to light. In the text of Genesis, this is God’s first word,...