Episode 308: Fr. Dominic Ciriaco on his book The Painted Pulpit (August 18, 2026)

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Fr. Dominic G. Ciriaco on his book The Painted Pulpit: Corita Kent, Visual Theology and the Practice of Preaching.In The Painted Pulpit, Dominic G. Ciriaco explores the intersection of art, theology, and preaching through the life and work of Corita Kent, the celebrated “Pop Art Nun.” Drawing on Scripture, the theology of beauty, and contemporary homiletics, Ciriaco demonstrates how Kent’s creative techniques can enrich the preacher’s imagination and transform proclamation into a vivid encounter with the Gospel. Blending theological reflection with practical guidance, this work invites preachers, teachers, and artists to rediscover visual theology as a powerful means of communicating the Word of God.The Painted Pulpit: Corita Kent, Visual Theology and the Practice of Preaching by Fr. Dominic G. Ciriaco | En Route Books and Media