Duncan G. Stroik is a practicing architect, author, and Professor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame specializing in religious and classical architecture. Gathered here are images from Christ Chapel, Hillsdale College Michigan. His award-winning work includes the Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel in Santa Paula, California, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A frequent lecturer on sacred architecture and the classical tradition, Stroik authored The Church Building as a Sacred Place: Beauty, Transcendence and the Eternaland is the founding editor of Sacred Architecture Journal. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Yale University School of Architecture. Professor Stroik is the 2016 winner of the Arthur Ross Award for Architecture. In 2019, he was appointed to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
The consumption of raw milk, which is milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized, is a topic of debate and controversy. Advocates of raw milk claim certain potential advantages, while opponents highlight health risks associated with consuming unpasteurized milk. It’s important to note that health regulations and recommendations vary by region, and some places may have restrictions on the sale or distribution of raw milk due to safety concerns.
Advocates of raw milk often cite the following potential advantages:
Nutrient Retention: Some argue that the pasteurization process, which involves heating milk to kill harmful bacteria, may also destroy certain beneficial nutrients in milk. Proponents of raw milk claim that it retains more of its natural vitamins, enzymes, and beneficial bacteria.
Enzymes: Raw milk contains natural enzymes that may aid in digestion and nutrient absorption. Some people believe that these enzymes are destroyed during pasteurization, potentially affecting the milk’s nutritional value.
Probiotics: Raw milk may contain beneficial bacteria, or probiotics, which could contribute to a healthy gut microbiome. These bacteria are thought to have potential health benefits.
Improved Taste: Some individuals prefer the taste of raw milk, finding it to be richer and creamier compared to pasteurized milk.
However, it’s crucial to consider the potential risks associated with raw milk consumption:
Bacterial Contamination: Raw milk can harbor harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Escherichia coli (E. coli), and Listeria. These bacteria can cause serious foodborne illnesses, especially in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Health and Safety Concerns: Pasteurization is a process designed to kill harmful bacteria without significantly affecting the nutritional value of the milk. It has played a crucial role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases through milk consumption.
Regulatory Compliance: In many regions, the sale of raw milk is subject to strict regulations due to concerns about public health. Consumers should be aware of and comply with local laws and regulations regarding raw milk.
Before considering raw milk consumption, individuals should thoroughly research local regulations, consult with healthcare professionals, and weigh the potential benefits against the associated risks. It’s essential to prioritize food safety and make informed decisions based on reliable information.
Rooibos tea, also known as red bush tea, is a popular herbal tea that is native to South Africa. It is made from the leaves of the Aspalathus linearis plant, which is found only in the Western Cape region of South Africa.
The plant grows in a microclimate where it is exposed to a combination of hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters, which gives it its distinctive flavor and aroma. It is used in cooking and baking, and can be found in a variety of products, including desserts, skincare products, and even beer.
“My Song is Love Unknown” is a hymn written by Samuel Crossman, an Anglican clergyman and poet, in the 17th century. Crossman was born in 1624 and studied at Pembroke College, Cambridge. He later became a fellow of the college and was ordained as a priest in the Church of England.
The hymn was first published in Crossman’s collection of poetry titled “The Young Man’s Meditations” in 1664. It is believed that Crossman wrote this hymn as a reflection on the mystery of God’s love revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The hymn beautifully captures the essence of Christ’s sacrificial love and the profound impact it has on believers.
The text of “My Song is Love Unknown” consists of nine stanzas, each exploring different aspects of Christ’s love, from His humble birth to His agonizing death on the cross. It invites listeners to contemplate the depth of God’s love as demonstrated in Jesus’ willingness to suffer and die for humanity’s redemption.
The hymn has endured through the centuries and remains a beloved part of Christian worship, particularly during the Lenten season when the themes of Christ’s passion and sacrifice are central. The melody most commonly associated with “My Song is Love Unknown” was composed by John Ireland, a British composer, in the early 20th century. Ireland’s hauntingly beautiful melody perfectly complements Crossman’s poignant lyrics, making the hymn a powerful expression of faith and devotion.
“We need the sense of the sacred, and the sense that things transcend our grasp.
We need to know that we are dependent on others,
and that the condition of our existence is the existence of others.”
— Sir Roger Scruton
“View of Eton College Chapel” 1834 William Ingalton
The founding of many education communities is inspired by faith communities. In many of them the place of worship was the very first building. College and university chapels are central places of worship for students, staff and faculty, and provide a space for solitude and reflection. A place for feeling at home in the world.
There are several hundred technical standards, or parts of standards, that govern how churches and chapels are made safe and sustainable. Owing to innovations in construction, operation and management methods, those standards move, ever so slightly, on a near-daily basis. They are highly interdependent; confounded by county-level adaptations; and impossible to harmonize by adoption cycle. That movement tracked here as best we can within the limit of our resources and priorities. That’s why it’s best to simply click into our daily colloquia if you have a question or need guidance.
Today is the Feast of Corpus Christi.
The 13th century Eucharistic chant of Ave verum corpus was set to music by Mozart in 1791 to be sung especially to celebrate the feast day.
The image criteria of our WordPress theme does not permit many images of college and university chapels to be shown fully-dimensioned on sliders or widget galleries. We reproduce a few of the outsized images here and leave the complexities of financing, designing, building and maintaining of them in a safe and sustainable manner for another day. CLICK HERE for the links to our Sacred Space Standards workspace.
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This hymn is a celebration of God’s creation and the beauty of nature, and it has become a popular choice for services that focus on gratitude and thanksgiving.
Hymn written by Folliott S. Pierpoint, an English poet and hymnist; published in 1864 and sung to the tune “Dix”, which was composed by Conrad Kocher in 1838.
For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies,
Refrain: Lord of all, to thee we raise This our joyful hymn of praise.
For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flower, Sun and moon, and stars of light,
(Refrain)
For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild,
(Refrain)
For thy church that evermore Lifteth holy hands above, Offering up on every shore Her pure sacrifice of love,
(Refrain)
For thyself, best Gift Divine, To the world so freely given, For that great, great love of thine, Peace on earth, and joy in heaven. (Refrain)
Department of Architecture, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
Abstract: This paper delineates the spatial characteristic of key-Christian church in Taipei metropolitan area from 1930s till 2010s. It compares and analyzes the transformation of spatial configuration corresponding to different sects and time periods. The dataset contains the spatial networks of 13 Christian churches including single and cluster building types of Presbyterian church, Chinese Baptist Convention and Taiwan Lutheran church. Applying measures in social network analysis, it attempts to understand the differences and similarities of spatial networks, especially on the churches of the same sect or same era, and to compare them with the prototype case. In other words, this paper illustrates the transformation of spatial organization of Christian churches in Taipei Taiwan during the past 80 years.
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