The reclining statue of San Francisco in its old chapel in Magdalena.
ARIZONA---What are saints? In the Catholic Church, they are individuals who, while they lived, displayed the Christian virtues to such an extent that they were welcomed directly into heaven upon their death. One asks a saint to intercede on one’s behalf; it is God who works the miracle, not the saint. This is the official Catholic doctrine. And this is where religious art comes in. The official purpose of Catholic religious art is to give the worshipper visual reminders of sacred narratives, and to provide a focus for thoughts and prayers. Extending things a little farther, the saints can communicate with us through religious art. [link]
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