debk, your post reminded me of an article I read about Medieval architecture of cathedrals. Do you know there are countless masterpieces, such as carvings, that were designed to be hidden wholly from view? They were intended for the glory of God only.
I did know that.
A lot of them have now found their way to The Vatican Museum.
I went to The Vatican in 2002, I was on a tour. Another woman and I ditched the tour group and were in there for almost 6 hours!! It was indescribably incredible and we still only saw a fraction of The Vatican as much is off-limits to the public.
The only way I can compare the experience is .....you know how when you walk into church (regardless of your religion) that you are walking into God's House?
When you walk into a state capital building...you are walking into your Government's House....but when you walk into the Capital Building or the White House...it's the heart of the country and it's government and you can just feel it.
The Vatican's like that.....it's God's main house.
When I went into the Basilica.....it was such an overwhelming feeling of God being there and welcoming me in.
I cried.