All Those Statues

Some people wonder why the Catholics have all those statues and paintings of people in their churches.  Is it idol worship? Some other strange thing like delusional talking to statues?  Not really.  The meaning behind all this art, if you will, is to celebrate and remind Catholics that their God came to earth in the flesh, as a human being.  It is called the Incarnation.  These images can be looked at and touched as a reminder of what this God did, so freely, and without anyone earning it.  Besides that, the statues and pictures remind us that we are flesh too, and have this goodness within us.  It is a reminder to be good and caring toward our bodies and do likewise for others.  There is a sacredness to human life, and all life for that matter.  Some pictures have animals in them too.  Even when no one else will listen to you or pay attention to you, there are always statues and images as a reminder that we are not alone and that we are being listened to.  It may save you from despair and depression and other dark moods.  To have a 24/7 chapel in your town can be a lifesaver.