The Pope’s homily at St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a wonderful meditation of the Gothic architecture of the Cathedral itself, the constant call to conversion, and the striving for unity in the aftermath of the Second Vatican Council. His speaking on stained glass windows as a metaphor offers deeper reflection on a subject reflected on before by many others before. It just plain amazes me how his speeches and homilies are always fresh and so connected to circumstances at hand.
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Wondering what a true vessel of the Holy Spirit looks like? Look no further than Pope Benedict XVI.
I think your comments on today’s events are spot on. It was an excellent homily! And mentioning Fr. Michael J. McGivney, too! Oh, what a treat!
Also a great way to encourage good architecture for new churches. The building itself should have a Christian message to it.
…certainly not a homily that could be given in LA!
Another wonderful little gem regarding Gothic architecture is Chesterton’s “Architect of Spears.” He casts the building into a wonderful image of the Church Militant. Read it if you haven’t – it’s a quicky!
http://www.online-literature.com/chesterton/2599/
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