How Sacred Art Leads to Hope

Have you ever looked at a piece of religious art in your local church, a museum, or online and wonder how to interpret its meaning? Join Angela Sealana and her guest, Kathryn Laffrey of KL Art Studio as they discuss how Sacred art can lead us to greater hope and encouragement when we learn how to appreciate its significance.

In this episode, you will discover:

• How did art become so important in Christian tradition? Why is art important for our mission as Christians, including care for the poor and vulnerable?
• What are the meanings of common sacred art symbols?
• How can viewing sacred art strengthen our hope?

Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources.

* Correction: Pope John Paul II wrote The Jeweller's Shop as Bishop Karol Wojtyła in 1960 during the threat of Communism in Poland, not during his underground theater days as implied by Angela during the discussion.

Jewel for the Journey: "Not all are called to be artists in the specific sense of the term. Yet, as Genesis has it, all men and women are entrusted with the task of crafting their own life: in a certain sense, they are to make of it a work of art, a masterpiece." - Pope St. John Paul II

Resurrection Stained Glass Window image Attribution, NateBergin, CC BY 4.0

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