At area Catholic churches, the tabernacle, 'Christ's dwelling place,' moves to center stage

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ASHTON — Like centuries of Catholic priests before him, the Rev. Tait Schroeder consecrated the communion bread at a midday Mass last week, turning it into what the denomination’s faithful believe is the actual body of Jesus Christ.

After offering the sacramental bread — referred to as the Eucharistic host — to parishioners, Schroeder walked the unused portion to an ornate, safe-like box behind him at the front of the sanctuary.

In this secure shrine, called a tabernacle, the host would dwell until needed for the next Mass, available all the while for the faithful to pray before it or for Schroeder to take it to home-bound parishioners.

As Christians around the world mark the birth of Christ in Bethlehem this Christmas season, many Madison-area Catholics are learning more about the profound role of the tabernacle in their parishes. Madison Catholic Bishop Robert Morlino has directed priests to move the tabernacle to a prominent spot at the center of the sanctuary at all diocesan churches.

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Lovely to hear! This is what we need - an increased four on Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist!

May God bless you this Christmas and always! 🙂
 
we have 3 Catholic churches in my community and in all 3 the tabernacles are directly behind the altar in the center. 2 churches are historical landmarks and one church is only a couple of years old.

I think all Catholic churches around the world should have them in the center behind the altar rather than off to the side.
 
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