We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to examine why many modern churches became plain or ugly, tracing causes from the Reformation and Enlightenment to 20th-century trauma and post‑conciliar changes. Has a loss of reverence and faith in the Eucharist shaped our worship spaces? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.Show NotesThe Real Reason Modern Catholic Churches Are Ugly | The DeepUgly As Sin: Why They Changed Our Churches from Sacred Places to Meeting Spaces-And How We Can Change Them Back AgainDuncan G. StroikCatholic Art InstituteCornelius Edmund SullivanNew portal of Angers Cathedral: “But how can you ask a renowned architect to efface himself before the monument?”Duncan Stroik | AdoremusDover Beach | The Poetry FoundationWhy Catholics Can't Sing: The Culture of Catholicism and the Triumph of Bad TasteiCatholic MobileThe Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the MaxRead Fr. McTeigue's Written Works!"Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series PlaylistListen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on SpotifyVisit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the GospelQuestions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!