Stained Glass

Kuali Baba SG

Plently of newly-renovated churches are getting stained glass installations these days. The one in my parish that was featured in Catholic News seems to get plenty of praise but it wasn't cheap.

Do you find that having such artwork makes for a more conducive environment for praying and reflection, or that it's an extravagance that could've funded something practical?

alexkusu SG

Extravagance. My local church dosent even have stained glass.

SingaporeMacross SG

Stain glass has been used for centuries to educate the laity. Why should this stop?

Kuali Baba SG

But it doesn't serve this purpose now does it? (Except when a curious toddler wonders what it is) Most of the scenes depicted are the ones we're familiar and I can't really see any new insights.

mhcampboy SG

Stained glass are nice.. Very Happy

Honeybunz SG

Stained glass has become a tradition, which gives many Catholics a sense of belonging (at least it works for me Mr. Green )

It will not be an extravagance as the church will definitely have someone or a project committee to monitor the expenditure (to prevent overspending or spending unnecessarily).

SingaporeMacross SG

I think a well done stained glass can inspire devotion better than white walls and plain crosses. IMHO, we humans need some visual stimuli to focus on.

ObiterDicta SG

You underestimate the level of ignorance amongst Catholics of core teachings and events in Scripture.

regards,
obiterdicta

SingaporeMacross SG

sigh, why are we so cham.... Neutral

Kuali Baba SG

Shocked

ObiterDicta SG

A lot of reasons. We should pray and do the best we can to help. Smile

Ariedartin SG

to me, it depends on the situation. a single major installation of stained glass for each parish is fine and useful in illuminating and enhancing the church hall, but any more is basically extravagance.

which reminds me... the cathedral really needs works...

Dating Specialist SG

Originally posted by Ariedartin:

which reminds me... the cathedral really needs works...[/b]

But that's one of the oldest church left in Singapore! Hmm, I like that kind of nostalgic feeling it sends off with that historical look.

I attended the lunch time masses for All Saints Day and All Souls Day this year!

Honeybunz SG

I also love the lunch time mass there. I used to go there after school for Mass. Smile