Art and our spiritual road

So, the questions remains. Is art spiritual?

I believe so.

God is the First Artist. To His Portfolio as it were

lies the innovation of the creation of colour with

subtle palette of hues, the subject matter of the

creation of the universe, and the gift to

humankind of evocation of feelings, memories or

images to the conscious mind.

Art can inspire us, teach us, amuse us, enrich us or degrade us. 

Sr Bernwarda OP, my art teacher through whose tutelage many came to unlock their own artistic talents, told me many years ago to stand and look at art in silence for a while. 

And to let the art speak to me.

A dutiful little girl, I used to do just that. 

With one of two results; nothing very much, 

or a deep quieting of the senses, and a feeling 

of breathless awe and listening.

On a number of occasions, I have been moved to tears by truly great art. 

Be of good cheer. 

We will still win through  to Heaven. . .