Wednesday, October 22, 2025
6:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT
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The CIC is pleased to welcome back Catholic evangelist, businessman, and author Stephen Auth for a discussion of his latest book, Visions of the Divine: An Artistic Journey Into the Mystery of the Eucharist. This program will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream.
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Visions of the Divine is available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
In Visions of the Divine, Steve Auth reunites the art of the Eucharist with the Eucharistic liturgy itself. Much of this art was separated from the context of the Mass for which it was created many centuries ago and is relegated now to museums sprinkled around the world. Along with his co-authors Evelyn Auth and Msgr. Roger Landry, Steve leads the reader on a worldwide pilgrimage to some of the most spectacular and moving artistic masterpieces created over the millennia to help clergy and laity alike penetrate more deeply into the Eucharistic mystery. Journeying to museums and churches in nearly 20 cities across the United States and Europe, the authors will guide you through the liturgy of the Mass in ways you may never have experienced.
Whether you attend church out of obligation, for the sense of community you find there, or for the Eucharistic presence itself, Visions of the Divine will help you make these experiences richer, more vibrant, and more fulfilling. And if you’ve never attended a Roman Catholic Mass and are curious about what happens there, Visions will give you an experience guaranteed to leave you thirsting for more.
Narrated in the author’s simple, emotive style, Visions of the Divine presents you with dozens of colorful images of thought-provoking art that will immerse you in each element of the Mass at a deeper and more profound level, including:
From Rembrandt, El Greco, and Van Gogh to Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Raphael; from Velaquez, Picasso, and Dali to lesser-known greats, such as Pontormo, Masaccio and Drolling, the array of breathtaking art in Steve Auth’s Visions of the Divine will enlighten your path to communion with God. You will witness our Father’s love for you and be encouraged to let yourself be loved by Him within the Eucharistic mystery.
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“Visions of the Divine pairs sacred art with the structure of the Mass, unveiling the beauty and mystery of the Eucharist. From Rembrandt’s Supper at Emmaus to Veronese’s Wedding Feast at Cana, Stephen Auth and his coauthors explore how centuries of masterpieces draw us closer to Christ. Perfect for seekers, believers, and art lovers, this guide offers a fresh lens to encounter the Eucharist and deepen your faith. You will never look at these paintings—or the Mass—in the same way again.”
Andrew Abela, Ph.D.
Dean, Busch School of Business; Author, Superhabit
“Steve and Evelyn Auth’s encyclopedic Visions of the Divine brilliantly unites art, past and present, to accompany readers into the mystery of the liturgy. The Auths highlight an array of artists, from Fra Angelico to Robert Zund, who reveal the facets of divinity throughout the Mass through the lens of human creativity. Framed by Msgr. Roger Landry’s insightful catecheses and the Auths’ interpretive genius, this book makes a compelling argument for the importance of beauty as a cornice to the sacraments.”
Elizabeth Lev
Art Historian; Author, How Catholic Art Saved the Faith
“In Visions of the Divine, Steve Auth explores the historical importance of art in man’s understanding of, and relationship with, God. It is an enjoyable and edifying book that will transport readers to places that will not only captivate their imaginations but also help them to appreciate the beauty of the Eucharist more fully.”
Jason DeSena Trennert
Founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Strategist, Strategas Securities, LLC
“To read this book is to deepen your faith in ways you never expected. Stephen Auth has somehow made the sacrifice of Christ in the Mass even more moving, personal, and profound.”
Tim Busch
Cofounder, Napa Institute
“What a unique and special way to see the beauty of God’s love through human hands that create the most wonderful works of art! Many of the nuances and stories that could be missed by a glance are revealed in Visions of the Divine—a profound volume that will inform and delight its readers.”
Dana Perino
Former White House Press Secretary; Member, Fox News Channel
“Steve and Evelyn Auth have a knack for turning encounters, even street encounters, into conversations for reflecting on the deeper meaning of temporal and eternal life. This book invites the reader to appreciate the beauty of the art contemplated while acknowledging how it touches the human heart’s desire for the Beauty that is ‘ever ancient, ever new’—in whom our profoundest longings and desires will find their joyful rest.”
Fr. Shawn Aaron, L.C.
Territorial Director, Legionaries of Christ
“Steve and Evelyn have done it again, strengthening our faith in God and crystallizing our understanding of religion through the journey of beauty and art history. I am grateful for this book.”
Maria Bartiromo
Fox News Anchor
Stephen Auth has had a long career on Wall Street, first with Prudential Investments in the 1980s and 1990s, and since 2000 with Federated Investors, where he serves as executive vice presi-dent and a chief investment officer of Federated Global Equities. Steve is a frequent guest on CNBC, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg TV, a long-standing participant in Barron’s annual investment outlook panel, a member of The Economic Club of New York and The New York Society of Security Analysts, and a chartered financial analyst (CFA).
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