The Interior Cathedral and the Cathedral Interior
By Margaret I. Hughes ABSTRACT: The fire in Notre Dame Cathedral and the subsequent debate about its reconstruction give rise to a consideration of what makes a cathedral, or any church, beautiful. This paper suggests that a church is beautiful primarily because within the church, man encounters God such that he may hope for his […]
Luigi Taparelli on Cult, Culture, and Authentic Progress
By Thomas C. Behr ABSTRACT: Luigi Taparelli, S.J. (1793-1862) played a fundamental role in the Thomistic revival and in shaping modern Catholic social teaching. He was famous in mid-nineteenth century Europe as the most distinguished (“notorious” to liberals) writer for Civiltà Cattolica. Known as the pope’s “think tank,” Taparelli cofounded this journal in 1850 at […]