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Why do we do that? Have statues in our churches
Human nature being what it is has a desire to enshrine certain people so that their legacy may live on and they may continue to inspire others. Think of Mount Rushmore; why would we go to all the trouble to carve these four presidents into stone? We want them to be an inspiration and a reminder of these men who shaped our country.
As Catholics we have this same desire; to be reminded of the men and women who have shaped, not just our country, but our world. We desire to see in them similarities to our own lives and to be inspired to trust in God and persevere until the end.
The statues also help us to keep in mind that when we are at church we are not alone. The choirs of angels and the communion of saints are present, even if unseen. Thus, the statues call to mind this important reality for our lives. When we walk into church and we are struggling; we see Mary and are drawn into her maternal care and reminded to let it be done unto me as God wishes.
To have statues in a Catholic church is to acknowledge our desire to enshrine in stone the memories of those who inspire us to live our lives for God. May we never tire of this inspiration.
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