More from Pope John Paul II’s encyclical ECCLESIA DE EUCHARISTIA

“The designs of altars and tabernacles within Church interiors were often not simply motivated by artistic inspiration but also by a clear understanding of the mystery. The same could be said for sacred music, if we but think of the inspired Gregorian melodies and the many, often great, composers who sought to do justice to the liturgical texts of the Mass. Similarly, can we overlook the enormous quantity of artistic production, ranging from fine craftsmanship to authentic works of art, in the area of Church furnishings and vestments used for the celebration of the Eucharist?”

Yes we can! They are overlooked quite often right on this island. In fact, many parishes here would reject some of those authentic works of art in favor of cheap, tacky, pathetic stuff put out by leftover hippies still stuck in the 60’s.