Am finding the book on
church architecture inter-
esting. I haven’t finished
it yet, but will say that while
I understand that recent
church architecture (unfor-
tunately) reflects the recent
age, we have to acknowledge
that, whether we like the
design or not, He’s still there.

Imo, like everything else made
by man throughout history, only
some are exceptional to behold.
This is my opinion. Beauty, practi-
cality & content aren’t always
found altogether. If today’s
churches do not seem reverent,
well – the content is still there.
The function is the same, even
if it’s not awe-inspiring to behold.

I vaguely remember altar railings -
but mostly attended Holy Mass
in the gymnasium/cafeteria of the
local Catholic school after the beauti-
ful church building was sold.

Grew tired of the guitar-strumming
minstrels with their sweet but simple
tunes.

Would read all the readings for
the day before Mass even started,
then sit staring at the incredible
Crucifix on the wall next to me,
where I’d always sit in the back.

And as mundane as it all seemed,
you could tell that He was there.
& the reverence, though expressed
somewhat differently, was still
there, too.

Couldn’t resist the book of
music – got the choir edition
which is helpful as I’m an alto
& need it for the parts.