“The steeple is an integral part of God’s house, and rises out of it up into the free air, and takes possession of all wide space in God’s name… the heavy bronze bells… pour out a flood of sound that fills the air with news of the Kingdom.” – Roman Guardini, Sacred Signs (download free pdf)
A bell tower reaches towards the sky and represents God’s presence and our joyful response. It literally proclaims the Good News and our great joy to the surrounding area.
Badia Fiorentina – Florence, ItalyGiotto’s Campanile, The Duomo – FlorenceOur Lady of the Nativity – Flagstaff, AZCarmel Mission – Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAMission San Diego – CaliforniaOur Lady of the Most Holy Trinity – Santa Paula, CABasilica of St. Mary – MinneapolisCathedral of St. Paul – St. Paul, MNQueen of Peace – Cloquet, MNSt. Agnes – St. Paul, MNSt. Francis Cathedral – Santa FeOur Lady of Mercy – Alexandria, SDHoly Hill – Hubertus, WIHoly Name – Sheboygan, WISt. Cecilia – Wisconsin Dells, WISt. Charles – Hartland, WISt. Robert – Shorewood, WISt. Teresa of Calcutta – North Lake, WIOur Lady of the Rosary – Lander, WY
I’m fascinated by contrasts and have long enjoyed the concept of smallness, perhaps especially in the context of the wonder that comes from gazing up into the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica or enjoying the vastness of a starry sky.
I’m a Catholic, deacon-candidate-wife, mom/mom-in-law to 7; retired homeschool mom & parish DRE; ADHD, Celiac, HSP; I love learning and writing.
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