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?
* 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.
Resurrection Stained Glass Window image Attribution, NateBergin, CC BY 4.0
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Guest Information
Kathryn Laffrey earned her teacher degree in Art Education and Mathematics from Michigan State University and is a Masters of Sacred Art student at Pontifex University.
She creates liturgical art and hand-embroidered illuminated chalice palls influenced by late Romanesque/early Gothic psalters and Byzantine embroidery.
She also enjoys creating wildlife paintings in watercolor, driftwood sculptures, and instructing workshops in a wide variety of media for people of all ages. She especially enjoys sharing her Polish heritage teaching pisanki workshops.
In addition to creating art, she enjoys coaching high school volleyball and discussing sacred art's influence on modern culture as a cohost and panelist on the Star Quest Production Network. Adventure along with her on the Secrets of Sacred Art - StarQuest Media podcasts.
Kathryn and her husband live in Michigan.
Where to Tune In
Live – Wed., December 17 @ 8:00 PM
Guadalupe Radio Network (South/Central Texas Stations)
… Listen to the archived audio recording on our website, ASAP!
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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
Get More Out of Your Journey
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The Angelusby Jean-François Millet
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Our Lady of Guadalupe -
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
John Paul II - Letter to Artists, (April 4, 1999)
Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) - The Spirit of the Liturgy
David Clayton – The Way of Beauty
