". . . Religious art in our homes is a way we brand ourselves as Catholics and Christians. Children understand branding. They know the brands they see more often are more popular, more valued. Every swoosh on a friend's soccer cleat is a reminder of what brand to buy on the next shopping trip.
"Religious art in the home serves a similar purpose, establishing a key element of what a family stands for. Placing a cross on the wall or a statue of St. Francis in the yard is an intentional way to remind ourselves and our children of our commitment to our faith. Just as the golden arches, the swoosh, and the apple define their respective products as belonging to a specific company, the images that symbolize our faith can define our family and our home as belonging to Christ.
"A piece of art or a cross serves as a point of focus, turning our thoughts toward the holy."
In a recent article in U.S. Catholic, Annemarie Scobey reflected in the value of religious art in the home.
To access her complete article, please visit:
U.S. Catholic: The art of faith (March 2016)
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