“… Courage needs to be shown in recovering elements of our liturgical identity so we can give God the beauty he deserves.”
Fr. Michael Rennier
Another parish discovers that the way forward for the Church involves both truth and beauty, and is revitalized in the process.
Aug. 9 & 10
Music directors, accompanists, interested singers, parish clergy and seminarians: join us at St. Mark Catholic Church in Highlands Ranch for an intensive two-day conference designed to lay out the fundamentals of building a strong, faithful parish music program.
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Does beauty cost too much? Should the money be given to the poor instead? According to artist David Clayton, the answer to both questions is… not necessarily. Check out his insightful article below.
With the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, it is appropriate to consider anew his contributions to the Liturgy, the so-called “reform of the reform” in particular. In this video, Fr. Joseph Fessio of Ignatius Press gives an in-depth presentation on liturgical reform in the context of his relationship with Cardinal Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI.
Beauty is a necessity, not a luxury. …without beauty, the duties prove too hard and, eventually, seem pointless.
Charles Klamut
Why is it that we feel happier when we’re in the presence of beauty? And why do drab or utilitarian surroundings make us feel sort of listless or depressed, or even agitated? We instinctively respond to beauty, just as we keenly, if unconsciously, sense it’s absence.
Continue readingUnderstanding this difference between objective and subjective judgment is crucial to our understanding of beauty and indeed reality.
Joseph Pearce
Is it possible to speak objectively about what’s beautiful and what isn’t? Joseph Pearce argues that we can, though we will first need to be open to the truth that there is such a thing as an objective standard for beauty. That’s a tough sell today, and requires a large dose of humility.
You may have noticed we started ringing the church bells in a particular way at noon and 6:00 pm. (Ok, we know they’re electronic—maybe someday!) What’s that all about?
You may have heard Fr. Bierbaum mention last Sunday that we’ve begun to mark the traditional times of the Angelus. If you don’t know what that is, read the article linked below. Even if you DO know about the Angelus, still read the article—it’s worth a few minutes of your time. This Angelus is a great way to begin organizing your day around set times of prayer.
Truth & Beauty 