J.M.J.
1. Why is art important to our faith as Catholics?
Like music, literature and architecture, art is a way in which Catholics have expressed their adoration of, and love for, God since the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Art is a creative outlet that allows Catholics to rejoice tangibly in the goodness and the mercy that they have received from Our Lord. It is also a vehicle by which Catholics express their hope for, eventual union, with the Most Blessed Trinity in Heaven and their desire for the intercessory assistance of Our Lady and the Angels and the Saints.
2. How can we use art to grow closer to God?
When we adore God by way of art, we call upon His favor upon us. And the very act of representing God and all things holy by way of art impresses upon us the beauty of the Lord and our serious responsibility to adore and love Him.
When we adore God by way of art, we call upon His favor upon us. And the very act of representing God and all things holy by way of art impresses upon us the beauty of the Lord and our serious responsibility to adore and love Him.
3. Other considerations?
Styles of art have drastically changed over time, but the deep desire to adore and love God through art remains present despite differences in era and culture.
Styles of art have drastically changed over time, but the deep desire to adore and love God through art remains present despite differences in era and culture.
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