Tag Archives: Aesthetics

Beauty will save the world

Posted on Tuesday, 21 November, 2023 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have always been impressed by the Romanticism and idealism of Pope Benedict XVI, especially regarding the apology of Christian faith offered by beauty. The best-known quote is “I have often affirmed my conviction that the true apology of Christian … Continue reading →

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Liturgical Arts Journal

Posted on Friday, 3 November, 2017 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

The launch of the Liturgical Arts Journal is very good news indeed. It was set up by a young Roman Catholic layman, Shawn Tribe, who set up the New Liturgical Movement in 2005 and withdrew from active contribution. He explains … Continue reading →

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In Candore Decus

Posted on Thursday, 7 November, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

A rather sweet little article has appeared in the blog of my friend in the USA – The “Gospel” of Liturgical Aestheticism. Apparently, I am fortunate not to have been born before the Constantinian Settlement, and credited for being “candid”. We … Continue reading →

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Arts & Crafts and our Churches

Posted on Tuesday, 17 September, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

The Arts & Crafts movement of the late nineteenth century is one of my recurring themes. Here is what I have already written related to this subject. In its time, it mainly concerned the homes of the well-to-do, those who … Continue reading →

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