Is the parish in question named for St. Patrick?
Yes it is, which is why I understand St. Patrick having a position in the church somewhere. But shouldn’t Christ be over the altar? I am still a new Catholic so am not certain.
If there’s no crucifix at all, that definitely wouldn’t be kosher. But if you’ve got a digital camera or a scanner, a picture would help.
Many times, the Crucifix used for the celebration of Holy Mass is the processional crucifix which tends to be much smaller. I’d argue that even if this is the case and they therefore are in compliance with GIRM regulations concerning the use of a crucifix that they are simultaneously obscuring the reason why a crucifix is mandated. The Holy Mass is the representation of the Sacrifice of the Cross, not repeated, not done again but the same Sacrifice made sacramentally present. Therefore it is with good reason that the Church requires the use of a crucifix. I’d say that for good reason that these other devotional items should be excluded from the sanctuary or at least close proximity to the altar.
Not only a great example of beautiful modernism – an excellent example of tasteful, lovely Christmas decorations. I would love to have a Church like that anywhere near me.
WOW! So beautiful!
Oh, Now I get it!
It’s very interesting to notice the difference in demeanor of the people when you attend Mass in this church (compared to the one I belong to). In my church, the acoustics are very strange…you can barely hear the people around you during the responses, yet there always seems to be a dull roar. This immediately hits you upon entering. At the church pictured, the first thing you notice is complete silence. I won’t speak to the attitudes of the various people, but one gets a much more reverential feeling in this church.kmktexas:
WOW! So beautiful!
I’ll try to get a pic. Meantime, there is no processional with the Word and the Crucifix. So that takes that out of play. And no Crucifix. At the front there are 3 statues. Mary on the left, St. Patrick in the middle (large) and one of Jesus as shephard. Then off to the right side of the Church, not of the altar, is a statue of the Sacre Heart.
I’m aware of the Icon, but I was under the impression that the Eastern Church had a crucifix on the altar as well. Got any sources or references to point us to on this?
I don’t think it’s a necessarily derogatory term. It’s based on the painting in the end zone of Notre Dame Stadium, which is affectionately known as “touchdown Jesus”. Perhaps it’s a case that those who know what “touchdown Jesus” is aren’t being derogatory, but it is seen that way by those who aren’t familiar with the image.