December 20, 2022
Dennis McNamara and Christopher Carstens, co-authors of the new book Solemn Ceremony: Celebrating the Tapestry of Divine BeautyJoin us on the podcast as we discuss the upcoming feast days of Christmas, Mary the Mother of God, and Epiphany.
The book (co-authored with Alexis Kutarna) covers 17 feast days of the Church. For each feast day, you will find an explanation of its theological and spiritual significance, reproductions and analysis of magnificent works of art associated with the feast day, and tips for a deeper observance of the feast day, from spiritual practices to celebration traditions.
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Solemn Ceremony: Celebrating the Tapestry of Divine Beauty
https://ascensionpress.com/products/solemnities-celebrating-a-tapestry-of-divine-beauty
Artwork featured in this episode:
Mystical Nativity Sandro Botticelli
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/mystic-nativity/ggGzbkPRgnpQCA?hl=ja&avm=2
Madonna in the Church Jan van Eyck
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-madonna-in-the-church-jan-van-eyck/OgFrmfnJd3r8zw?hl=ja
Adoration of the Magi Domenico Ghirlandaio
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Adoration_of_the_Magi_Spedale_degli_Innocenti.jpg
Watch McNamara’s ongoing video series discussing sacred art here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfoPO00IYAk&list=PLX5nsucORH80kKvq579X_PWTtduPNiqE4
