A Catholic Vision of Art: Beauty – The Highway to God

Sarah Crow on May 14, 2025 at Ruth Lake Country Club. “In everything which gives us the pure authentic feeling of beauty there is really the presence of God…all art of the highest order is religious in essence” – Simone Weil Beautiful art reflects the glory of the living, incarnate God, Jesus Christ, whether or not explicitly religious in subject matter. Art is not only an instrument and expression of culture, but also has a prophetic capacity to “prepare the way for the Lord” and transform the hearts of those who encounter it. This lecture will look at great works of art, both sacred and secular, and demonstrate how they can lead us to God.