Dark catholicism

laraaiaraRoman Catholic Church built the 13th century. #church #romancatholic #13thcentury #oldchurch #interior #peaceful #darkness #religiousart #allblackeverything

Catholicism certainly looks a lot different today than it did a few decades ago. Whether you are old enough to remember pre-Vatican II Catholicism or not, looking back through the Church’s old “family” pictures can still be a lot of fun! You can click on any image to view it full size. Enjoy! [See also: The Lost 1200-Year-Old Wonder: A Tour of the Old St. Peter’s Basilica] [See also: 1,782 Years Old: Inside the Oldest Church in the World]

"Cast away your troublesome cares, put aside your wearisome distractions. Give yourself a little leisure to converse with God." ~ St. Anselm, 12th century

Roger van der Weyden, Portrait de Philippe de Croÿ (details) c.1460