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The Glorious City of Lecce is a Dream for Everyone Who is Fond of Baroque Architecture (and delicious food). There is Something to See in Every Street, at Every Corner. The Delicate Hues of the Beige-Pink Pietra Leccese Makes Everything Even More Magical. Here are some Impressions. #london #lecce #puglia #italia #travel #travelgram #italian #baroque #architecture #palladian #18thcentury #churchcrawl #rococo #prettyinpink #traditional #photography (at Lecce, Italy)
#churchcrawl day2 Visited 3 beautiful churches that were all closed. Finally found one that was open, but it's architecture was relatively modern... Few great gothic accents here and there, but nothing crazy. I sat in the gallery as not to disturb anyone. (at Ryerson United Church)
#ChurchCrawl Day1: If there's one thing I adore, it's Catholic churches. They have this mystery to them in their dark, gothic beauty, and rich, unsettling history... Only bummer these days, is that most religious sites lock up 24/7 due to vandalism and robbery. Nobody, not even the weary illustrator, can wander in for a quick gander at their art---UNLESS, that is, you attend mass (There's always a catch). So, every Sunday for the foreseeable future I plan on doing just that! I'll take in the sights and sounds, while also picking up a quick, free, lesson on Christian Religion philosophy hahaha! Excited to see what happens.... #religion #architecture #gothic #gothicarchitecture #victorian #victorianarchitecture #church #chapel (at Hamilton Ont)
Some BEAUTIFUL churches to inspire you!
Tips for going back to church!
1. FIND A CHURCH YOU LOVE!! Personally, if I can't engage with the homily or if I disagree with the priest's views I don't have a major desire to go to church. So work to find a place that fits you and the Catholic you are today.
2. BRING A FRIEND!! If you ask me, church should be more than just a place for mass. It should be a community, a place full of people you respect and enjoy spending time with. Try a friend's church out or bring a friend along to try a new church. Together you can see if it could be more than just a stop over once a week!
3. CHECK IT OUT!! There are many things that determine whether or not I like a certain church- factors that will make me more or less likely to return. So do some research, google is an amazing tool! To me the architecture and art of the church are a factor, I feel God's presence when I am in a place of beauty and serenity. The type of music they play can also factor into how much I participate in mass. You can also see what type of activities or groups they have if you are looking to get more involved:)
So here's my idea... set up A CHURCH CRAWL!!
You can't be the only person you know or the only person in your area thinking about going back to church... So set up what I call A Church Crawl. It's like a pub crawl, but with a twist! Research some churches you think you might like in your area then get a group together and GO TO MASS! Try a mass or two each week until you find the one that suits you!
When you go, be sure to say hi to the priest, talk to a few parishioners and take a bulletin home. This way you get a good view into their community:)
If there is anything I can do to help, let me know! BEST OF LUCK!
