
A religion teacher who prays while singing opera. A lieutenant in
Afghanistan who brings spiritual healing to soldiers through artwork. A
young dancer who uses movement to interpret Scripture. A Jesuit who
studies Mexican drug ballads to find God’s presence. These are a few of
the fascinating stories we’ll be bringing you in Loyola Press’s new
series, Arts and Faith.
Arts and Faith
is a collection of stories from Catholics around the globe who
demonstrate the inspiring—and surprising—ways art expresses and deepens
their relationship with God.
The special series kicks off on LoyolaPress.com with daily articles,
videos, slide shows, podcasts and more from four categories of
interpretive art: Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts.
Arts and Faith covers a wide scope of the personal and public ways
faith is shared. A catechist explains why and how arts and crafts should
be used in the classroom. A twenty-something describes his ministry of
playing the organ at multiple parishes every weekend. A faith formation
leader reflects on how she prays a form of the Examen through
photography. Whether you’re a catechist, an artist, or a creative soul,
you’re sure to find inspiration and meaning in the stories you’ll hear.
The stories in Arts and Faith capture snapshots of how spirituality
is explored, revealed and ultimately, celebrated in our faith
communities. We hope these 40+ stories inspire you to tap your own
talents to express your faith through sewing, sculpting, design,
fashion, cooking, collage, spoken word, photography, poetry, modern
dance, and so on.
As our series illustrates, you don’t have to be a Monet to
participate in the arts. Jump in, explore the stories, and share the
creative ways you’re expressing your faith!
Note: I just received the above press release. I am looking forward to reading the stories in Arts and Faith. I am always looking for ways that I can help readers of eCatechist.com in their spritual formation through art.
I invite you to check out John Paul II's Letter to Artists. 1999.
To all who are passionately dedicated
to the search for new “epiphanies” of beauty
so that through their creative work as artists
they may offer these as gifts to the world.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good” (Gn
1:31)