The Ukrainian Catholic church just was incredible. The art was so well maintained and detailed... gorgeous. It was not the first time that we had visited a catholic church on this trip so far though. It all started in Little Italy with Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine. Walking in the doors of a building that beautiful is breath-taking. It reminds me of how many people have sought sanctuary in the pews. This is completely different from being in a protestant-evangelical church: the awe is lacking in most churches. These spaces were somehow hallowed. It almost makes it easier to praise immediately because the space points to the grandeur of God.
I often wonder if the plainness that has become evangelical church is entirely correct. I firmly believe that God can be worshiped anywhere... And I don't believe that a specific setting is necessary... But what if God lives to spend time in beautiful places with us? What if we underestimate how much God appreciates beauty and art?
Do I agree completely in a theological sense with the Catholic church's teachings? No... But I do get why they would want to worship in a place like that.
Shokolad: the most divine food I have had. Apricot filled crepes with whipped cream, chocolate, and powdered sugar on top. All this followed by a custard tart heaping with fresh raspberries and a dark chocolate drizzle. Love.
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Andra, I love you. Just thought you should know.
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