Frequently Asked Questions
What is shown every day?
Each day you will see a unique curated collection of:
beautiful Sacred Art with artwork title, artist and year of creation
description of the Catholic Liturgical Day of the Year
description of any Feasts, Memorials, Commemorations or Solemnities
background color shows Liturgical vestment color and any other colors for optional celebrations
calendar date
pinch/zoom/pan Art to view the full piece in detail
click Art Insight to learn more about the work of art
click Artist to learn more about the person who created the artwork
click Readings to access daily readings and a reflection video
click Celebration to learn more about the daily Feast, Memorial or Solemnity
explore feature to view entire Sacred Art database - searchable by title and artist
What Liturgical calendar is used?
We use the current Liturgical calendar issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). All of our information is kept up to date with the latest USCCB Liturgical calendar information for readings, celebration days, and vestment colors. The readings follow the Catholic Lectionary for Sunday readings (Year A, B, C) and for daily readings (Year I, II).
What twelve month period will I get if I subscribe today?
You will have free access to 12-months of beautiful daily content starting today. You will receive a notice to renew prior to the end of your twelve month term.
Is the daily Sacred Art changed every Liturgical year ?
While some of the Sacred Art selections will remain the same from year to year, most of the curated art selections will change every Liturgical year.
Where does the Sacred Art come from?
The Sacred Art images are curated from the works of over 200 artists. You can find a list of these Masters here. Each of the works are in the public domain. It should be noted that some of the original works have been cropped slightly to fit into the layout, however, the clickable link will provide the full artwork to view in closer detail.
How can I use the Sacred Art images on my electronic devices?
You simply save the Ars Sacra app icon to your device Home Screen, and then click on the Ars Sacra icon at any time to access beautiful content. With some additional manipulation it may be possible to use the app images for wallpaper on various devices, and as rotating images on electronic frames and television screens. We can provide assistance as necessary - just use the form in the Contact section.
Do you provide any help with setting up my devices?
Of course. The app download is straightforward, but if you have any issues with the download or set up on the Home Screen of your devices, you can always contact us by using the form in the Contact section.