If you have not read part 1, please read that first for the appropriate context: https://catholic-link.org/catholics-statues-icon/ Thought, Word, and Spirit The Catholic sees the world as more than merely natural. There is far more that is hidden from our view than we...
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What’s The Deal With Catholics Praying In Front Of Statues And Icons?
In this two part series we will explore 1) Icons and Statues in the Catholic Worldview and 2) Images and Statues in Secular Culture Forbidden Images The First Commandment expressly forbids the worship of anyone and anything other than God. “I am the Lord your God, who...
Catholic Actor Is Building The World’s Largest Statue Of Jesus For Mexico
Eduardo Verastegui who you may recognize from films such as Bella (2006) and Little Boy (2015) is using his fame for good. He is currently in the process of creating the world's tallest statue of Jesus! Mexican architect Fernando Romero is the designer behind this...
What a Broken Statue in a River Can Teach Us About Perseverance: The Story of Our Lady of Aparecida
October 12th is the anniversary of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patroness of Brazil. The story is a rather unusual one, and yet it's another beautiful reminder of the love of Our Mother. In 1717, three fishermen prayed to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, that God...