The architecture of the church therefore plays an important role in fostering a full, active, and conscious participation in the sacred liturgy. When it comes to the architecture of a church there is very little in Church teaching to guide us. This accounts for the wide variety in church designsContinue Reading
“Genuine sacred art draws man to adoration, to prayer, and to the love of God, Creator and Savior, the Holy One and Sanctifier.” In examining the specific directives of the Church when it comes to art, we should remember that art, like the music and architecture, is not just somethingContinue Reading
What is the best reason to build beautiful churches? Beauty saves souls. Beauty draws us to itself and points us beyond to God who is the incarnation of beauty. Seeing a beautiful church can lead people to want to know more about the God that inspired such beauty. There isContinue Reading