Images of the Church

by Maria Gloria Riva Council Notebooks Maria Gloria Riva leads us to discover the fascinating portrait of the Church drawn by the Second Vatican Council in “Lumen Gentium,” expressed through the art of every age and revealing the faith’s astonishing power. From the mosaic artists of early Christian art to contemporary artists, we can embark on an exciting journey to discover the faces of the Church of Christ: sheepfold and flock; turreted city and gateway to salvation; root and vineyard; ficta Jerusalem and the mystical body of the Savior. The result is a profound impression of a face that cannot be erased from history, from human consciousness, or from humanity’s most intimate hopes for life and fulfillment.