St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Chicago is a gem

[Gnarwhal]

I really hope I get to go there someday soon.

This is a really interesting 25min video about it produced by StoryTel, about the parish's story. They're an excellent model for other parishes, IMO.

 

[Tree of Life]

Beautiful. Sadly many in the protestant world no longer regulate their architecture according to their theology. Catholics have preserved this helpful tendency.

 

[anna ~ grace]

Beautiful. Sadly many in the protestant world no longer regulate their architecture according to their theology. Catholics have preserved this helpful tendency.

When a building built for Christ is *beautiful*, it says a lot. I know that the hearts and souls of believers matter more than architecture, but to be surrounded by beauty in a place meant to bring man face to face with God in a unique way says a lot.

 

[Phil 1:21]

When a building built for Christ is *beautiful*, it says a lot. I know that the hearts and souls of believers matter more than architecture, but to be surrounded by beauty in a place meant to bring man face to face with God in a unique way says a lot.

I've sat in a lot of beautiful churches, and I've sat in a lot of plain ones. I can't say the wrapping paper ever affected my experience with the present.