Articles tagged Sacred Art

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Family-owned woodshop helps grieving families

Meet woodworker Michael Schmiedicke, whose handcrafted caskets have become a powerful ministry of healing and reverence for life. From honoring miscarried babies to helping families bury loved ones with dignity, his work is more than craftsmanship. In this moving LSNTV feature, Schmiedicke shares how grief, beauty, and hope come together through wood, prayer, and love. Check out their website: https://strongoakswoodshop.com/ U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews  **** PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++ SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/    **** Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and […]
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David Clayton: World needs to rediscover the beauty of sacred art

On this episode of Faith & Reason, sacred artist and Pontifex University provost David Clayton joins John-Henry Westen and Deacon Keith Fournier to discuss the struggle between creating beautiful sacred art and naturalistic art, applying Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to art, the need to rediscover sacred art in our time, and more.  
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Prophecy and the End Times | The battle for beauty

Does prophecy and religious art shape our understanding of the eschatological battle between heaven and earth? There are deep prophetic ties to the dimension of human existence, revealing how Renaissance naturalism stripped sacred art of its theological power. This episode of Faith and Reason exposes how hyper-realistic depictions of the human body, influenced by secular ideals, contrast with the veiled, mystical beauty of traditional iconography — art that elevates the soul rather than feeds the flesh. In this critical hour, as the Church faces an unprecedented crisis, rediscovering true sacred art is essential. Could this be part of the great […]
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John-Henry Westen
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Marxist INFILTRATION? Bobby Angel Exclusive Interview

Is the Marxism infiltrating the Church? Our daily lives? Bobby Angel, a Catholic author, speaker, and co-host of The Jackie and Bobby Show, warn about the possible infiltration into modern ideologies, particularly in gender theory and radical feminism, and highlights the importance of faith, sacred art, and traditional values in countering these influences. He shares his journey of faith, from being a cradle Catholic who drifted in his teenage years to experiencing a powerful reawakening through Eucharistic adoration and a Steubenville youth conference. Bobby discusses his background in philosophy and theology, highlighting how his time in seminary and teaching at […]
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John-Henry Westen
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THIS is the key to creating beautiful Catholic art

For centuries, Catholic artists like Caravaggio and, more recently, Mel Gibson have produced beautiful works of art masterfully showcasing the faith despite personal struggles. But living a virtuous life leads to the creation of greater art. In this episode of Faith and Reason, sacred artist and provost of Pontifex University David Clayton recalls his incredible conversion story from an atheist to a devout Catholic through the guidance of a colleague and the integration of his artwork with the faith. The panel also discusses the unique role art plays in revealing the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith, the vocation […]
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John-Henry Westen
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