Ugly as Sin (Erika Ahern) 4/21/26
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Erika Ahern discusses the evolution of modern church architecture and its impact on worship and reverence.
We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to examine why many modern churches became plain or ugly, tracing causes from the Reformation and Enlightenment to 20th-century trauma and post‑conciliar changes. Has a loss of reverence and faith in the Eucharist shaped our worship spaces? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The Real Reason Modern Catholic Churches Are Ugly | The Deep Ugly As Sin: Why They Changed Our Churches from Sacred Places to Meeting Spaces-And How We Can Change Them Back Again Duncan G. Stroik Catholic Art Institute Cornelius Edmund Sullivan New portal of Angers Cathedral: “But how can you ask a renowned architect to efface himself before the monument?” Duncan Stroik | Adoremus Dover Beach | The Poetry Foundation Why Catholics Can't Sing: The Culture of Catholicism and the Triumph of Bad Taste iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald…
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