Theology, Worship, and the Arts Blog #6The first time I stepped through the doors of Our Lady of Dallas Abbey Church, I was struck by the austerity of the structure. It was like…Jan 23, 2021Jan 23, 2021
Theology, Worship, and the Arts Blog #5Both the Missa Caput by Johannes Ockenghem and the Missa Dunelmi by James MacMillan allow the worshiper to encounter God through…Jan 20, 2021Jan 20, 2021
Theology, Worship, and the Arts Blog #4Loosely, worship may be understood as humble acknowledgement of God by man — or as St. Therese of Lisieux put it, “a simple look turned…Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
Theology, Worship, and the Arts Blog #3The playfulness, symbolism, and festivity of Christian worship are closely intertwined in the communal prayer of the body of Christ. All…Jan 13, 2021Jan 13, 2021
Theology, Worship, and the Arts Blog #2As physical beings, we encounter beauty through our senses…Contemplation of beauty is the most perfect way we, both physical and spiritual beings, can come to understand and appreciate the beauty…Jan 9, 2021Jan 9, 2021
Theology, Worship, and the Arts Blog #1I do not quite remember the first time I heard the song — perhaps it was during praise and worship in my middle school youth group, on a…Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021
