Comments on: Who else likes the architectures of Catholic Church buildings?

By: imacatholic2

imacatholic2 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:12:59 +0000

I do.

The guidelines of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops "Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship" state that:

A church building "is both the house of God on earth (domus Dei) and a house fit for the prayers of the saints (domus ecclesiae). Such a house of prayer must be expressive of the presence of God and suited for the celebration of the sacrifice of Christ, as well as reflective of the community that celebrates there."

For the entire document, see: http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/livingstones.shtml

With love in Christ.
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By: Harrison H

Harrison H — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:01:59 +0000

You don’t need to be a Christan to enjoy the architecture, the beautiful art or the beautiful windows! Even if you aren’t Christian, it would be right to be respectful, but it does not need to be a sacriledge to live in a "retired" church. The original intent of the archetecture was to inspire and to enlighten and artistic souls can’t help but to feel those feelings! I love visiting old churches too. I get a real sense of peace and inspiration when I visit.

If you would eventually like to live in one, that is awesome! In the books by Trevanian (Eiger sanction, Loo santion, etc), the main character lived in a church. In a cruciform shaped church (shaped like a cross) I think it would be great to have a bedroom in the choir loft overlooking the "nave" (main part of the building) which I would make into an living room/art gallery. The "transept" (arms) I would make into an office and and guest room. The bathrooms are outside in the lobby and the litchen in the room that is behind the altar.

Good Luck!
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By: phstriton

phstriton — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:15:59 +0000

I know exactly what you mean. Especially going to Catholic Churches during weekdays when there is no one there and its dark inside with the colorful windows and the smell of incense in the air. Its just so calm and tranquil. The outside is nice too.
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By: Martha Y

Martha Y — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:35:59 +0000

I would do it I think it be a real experience I do to go to churches and read all their history the year that it wast built go to Italy and you will be mesmerize by all the churches and the history there
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By: Riddle me this

Riddle me this — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:50:59 +0000

Catholicism and Christianity are two different religions. But I do love the architecture of those old churches. I like the story behind them too. But I don't like them enough to live in them. LOL
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By: Applehunter

Applehunter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:04:59 +0000

I prefer the ones they made about a thousand years ago when the christians were trying to convert the pagans. The churches back then were much more modest, and tolerant.
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