[defconw]

I remember the first time I went into a Catholic Church in Indiana. I had to walk back out and read the sign. It did not look Catholic. I loved the old Churches, this meeting hall concept SUCKS! Beautiful picture of the stained glass.

As an aside to any lurking priests. Paint the ceilings, bring back the stained glass. I think there would be more silence and reverence before, during and after Mass, if we had something to look at besides varying shades of white walls.

[Boowhoknew]

If any freeper is in Mobile ,Alabama, the Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, in downtown Mobile has awesome stained glass windows It may not be as beautiful outside, though it is a imposing church, but is over 2 centuries old. The altar area is also very inspiring, and the pipe organ, combined with the acoustic signature of the building gives credence and will affect those fortunate enough to be there during the mass.

[Old Yeller]

As an aside to any lurking priests. Paint the ceilings, bring back the stained glass. I think there would be more silence and reverence before, during and after Mass, if we had something to look at besides varying shades of white walls.

That's the lure of the Church of Rome. All the ways it appeals to the 5 senses. Stained glass, incense, candles, statues, holy water, chants, priests robes, altar, a big cross with Jesus hanging on it, etc.