#149 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 4/5 "The Beauty of the Eucharist"

Episode 4: The Beauty of the Eucharist

The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith, but do our churches and sacred art reflect this mystery anymore?

In this episode, Jay Parnell joins us to explore how Catholic art once glorified the Eucharist with awe-inspiring beauty, gilded altars, veiled tabernacles, monstrances like suns. And yet today, many Catholics walk into bare sanctuaries and leave with bare souls. How did we get here?

We’ll uncover how architecture and aesthetics shape belief, how modern trends stripped the Church of reverence, and why recovering beauty in the liturgy is not about taste, it’s about truth. Because when Christ is truly present, everything should bow before Him, including our art.

To learn more about Jay Parnell and to see his great work, go to: https://www.instagram.com/jayaparnell_studio/

Belt of Truth is a podcast inspired by Armor of God, a Catholic men's movement based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, established to arm men to be the spiritual leaders God has called them to be. Belt of Truth features discussions with a variety of guests to explore different topics crucial for men to hear and reflect on their journey to becoming spiritual leaders. Learn more about Armor of God and Belt of Truth at armingmen.com.

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