January 17

Open Heavens (Favorite Piece)

The divine chorus of angelic singing resonates throughout the devout cathedral, Jesus’ clear marble statue watches over his followers, shining in all his glory upon them from high above. People alike, gather to listen to the churches preaching’s like a moth drawn to a flame. Vibrant light from the glass stained mosaic window panes fill the intricate yet exquisite crevices and carvings the cathedral bares. Extravagant paintings mask the solid yet softly colored surface of the Gothic style structure, and create a modest presence of the Renaissance and Baroque elements. Carved limestone Gargoyles with wide spacious mouths and disfigured human-like faces, protrude from the exterior of the cathedral. Although they display an unpleasant image, they do serve a sort of symbolic reasoning, from two differing sides the Gargoyle is viewed as either a said ‘guardian’ of a building that wards off the depths of evil, or a symbol of hell, not that of Satan but merely because of the terrifying effect that radiates from its appearance. Cathedrals are majestic buildings that were meant to inspire admiration and piety to the visitors that enter and was often viewed by many as a representation of heaven due to its captivating beauty.Not only was visual elegance present in your mind, but the oh so lovely sound of the organ rings into your ear and is pleasantly accompanied by the bold aroma of  burning incense, which adds a pleasurable experience to your senses. At night the faint shine of the moon and stars illuminate and compliment the tranquil ambiance of the cathedral, it is somewhat dark and shadowy but the presence of the lord is forever instilled from within. The hushed voices of angels are not audible to that of human ears as they diligently observe and protect their heavenly palace rather than to be put to rest. When the dark hours end, the angels flap away with their hearts full of bliss as the luminous sun rises on a cloudless day, opening the gates to bring a new day.