08 - The Sacred Power of Beauty: Unveiling Divine Wonder

In this episode of The Joyful Pursuit Podcast, join Fr. Steven Bolton as he delves into the profound relationship between beauty and faith. Drawing inspiration from great thinkers and saints, Fr. Steven explores how beauty in music, art, and nature serves as a sacramental veil, leading us to encounter God, the source of all beauty.

Reflecting on the insights of Plato, St. Augustine, and others, discover how beauty goes beyond mere pleasure, communicating a deeper meaning that touches us morally and spiritually. This episode invites listeners to appreciate beauty as a signpost to the divine, evoking a longing and joy that point us towards our Creator.

Concluding with the ultimate encounter of divine beauty in the Holy Eucharist, Fr. Steven encourages reverence, contemplation, and hope as we experience beauty, urging us to seek the transcendent joy of communion with God.