What use is art? Does it have a value? Is it merely an “add-on”, a luxury item for enthusiasts? These are questions that I often ask myself, especially in our modern society where the monetization of nearly every aspect of existence threatens to squeeze out some...
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Is There A Lesson In This Artist’s Gruesome Depiction Of The Seven Deadly Sins?
“Yes, now’s the moment; I’m looking at this thing on the mantlepiece, and I understand that I am in hell.”— Jean-Paul Sartre, No Exit, 1944 As most theologians point out, once we lose belief in God, it’s a short leap to the belief that there is no moral absolute, no...
That Song Is Heretical – Should Catholics Listen To “Christian Music”?
My husband walked into the living room, stood there for a minute, then interrupted me mid-lip-sync with, “That song is heretical.” Dude. Thank you for ruining my dance party. I loved the tune, and the words flowed, so I had cranked the praise music up to help make the...
Is There A Place For Hip-Hop In Catholic Music?
FoundNation is here to prove that there is a place for hip-hop music in the Church, and they are ready to show Catholic music fans that hip-hop can be holy. The mission of FoundNation is to, "Create inspirational music, based on Faith, Hope, and Love. We hope to use...
7 Truths You Need To Know If You’re Part Of A Parish Choir
https://catholic-link.org/trouble-understanding-the-mass-heres-a-simple-explanation/ A few years ago, I belonged to a choir, but for different reasons, I had to leave it and commit to other things in the field of evangelization. However, I have continued educating...
The “Ultimate Catholic Comic Book” Is Finally Here!
Have you ever seen a completely Catholic comic book? Neither have I! That is why I'm so excited to share with you that four of the internet's most famous Catholic cartoonists have collaborated to create "The Ultimate Catholic Comic Book". You may not know...
Catholic Artisans, The Restoration Of Sacred Art, And How Beauty Will Save The World
Does a beautiful Church building matter to Christians? What about adornments like statues, altar rails, decorative pews and such? Stained glass... Stations of the Cross... the placement and design of the Tabernacle... If God is everywhere, especially in the humble and...
How This Cynic Came to Appreciate Christian Music (even the cheesy kind)
Christian music lyrics seemed to be overly simplistic and unoriginal. It was odd to be a Christian that didn’t like Christian music. Or even understand it. But, honestly, I was a Christian music cynic. I wanted something more than just the same line over and over...
8 Things St. John Paul II Wanted All Artists to Know
One of my favorite texts of all time is Pope St. John Paul II’s Letter to Artists. What I read in this beautiful letter presented me with a deep call to foster artistic talents in myself and to be confident in recognizing that to be an artist is an essential part of...
33 Catholic Artists That Will Rock Your Playlist (Updated Again!)
You don't hear a lot of Catholic music on the radio these days, but with the rise of the great artists we are featuring today, we're sure that will change in the future. I hope you will enjoy this diverse list of both established Catholic musicians and newcomers....