When faith and science mix

Probably because some have referred to it as the "God Particle," there has been a fair amount of clucking over the discovery of a subatomic particle thought to be the elusive Higgs boson. Sadly, they missed a chance for awe and wonder.

Brother Guy Consolmagno, a Vatican astronomer, put the discovery of the Higgs boson into proper perspective. Beyond revolutionizing theoretical physics, it sheds light on the rich tapestry of the natural world.

"It indicates that reality is deeper and more rich and strange than our everyday life."

On the 'faith' of scientists:

"No one would have built this enormous experiment, tapping the time and talents of thousands of scientists around the world, without faith they would find something,"

On finding God at work in science:

"My belief in God gives me the courage to look at the physical universe and to expect to find order and beauty. It's my faith that inspires me to do science."

Mature faith is a thing of beauty.