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In this edition of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam are joined by Rafael Morales to discuss sacred architecture.
• Is traditional church design greater than modern?
• What makes a Church beautiful?
• How is the sense of the sacred built into churches?
• Do ugly churches undermine the faith?
• and much more.
Rafael Morales – May be reached at rmorales@jacksonryan.com
Podcast – Beauty Ever New – https://beautyevernew.com
Architects men should know:
Brunelleschi
Book recommendation: Brunelleschi’s Dome by Ross King. Click Here
Antoni Gaudi
Book recommendation: Gaudi: A Biography by Gijs van Hensbergen. Click Here
Ralph Adam’s Cram
Book recommendation: The Architecture of Ralph Adams Cram and His Office. Click Here
Four buildings men should know:
• Pantheon / Parthenon
• Notre Dame de Paris and or Chartres Cathedral
• San Giorgio Maggiore
• Sagrada Familia
A Podcast for Catholic Men on Faith, Virtue, and the World Today
The Catholic Gentleman is a show for Catholic Men on the topics of living with virtue and holiness in the modern world. Featuring interviews and commentary, the show seeks to provide practical insights for men of all ages.
A Podcast for Catholic Men on Faith, Virtue, and the World Today
The Catholic Gentleman is a show for Catholic Men on the topics of living with virtue and holiness in the modern world. Featuring interviews and commentary, the show seeks to provide practical insights for men of all ages.
Excellent podcast! Really enjoyed Rafael’s expertise and his insight on what a Catholic Church should look like and what it should feel like. My thoughts and feelings exactly!
To see an example of the modern church design that is so wrong, look up St. Francis De Sales church in Muskegon, MI. Impressive architectural design, but does not evoke the sacred as a Catholic Church should. A very cold structure.
With a traditional Catholic Church, I’ve always felt a “warmth” when stepping inside that speaks to the fact that you have entered a right place. Home.