Crucifix question

[japhy]

Oh okay. GIRM does state a crucifix (not a plain cross or ressurectifix) is to be present at Mass, then, right?

Yes.

“on or close to the altar, there is to be a cross with a figure of Christ crucified.” (GIRM 117)

“There is also to be a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it, either on the altar or near it, where it is clearly visible to the assembled congregation. It is appropriate that such a cross, which calls to mind for the faithful the saving Passion of the Lord, remain near the altar even outside of liturgical celebrations.” (GIRM 308)

 

[Matariel]

…since I’ve met plenty of weak-kneed priests in my day that go to amazing efforts to protect us from the basic truths of our Faith.

Now, now, let’s keep out dirty laundry to ourselves…

 

[Zundrah]

Do your Ministers avoid reading the Gospels that describe the scourging and Christ’s suffering and death? A soldier stabbing Jesus with a spear is a more graphic tale than an image of a crucifix, at least in my mind.

Anyone offended by being reminded of our Lord’s suffering and sacrifice may want to re-examine their assumptions.

My intent isn’t to single out the Methodist ministers (though these seems to be a Reformation-inspired notion), since I’ve met plenty of weak-kneed Priests in my day that go to amazing efforts to protect us from the basic truths of our Faith.

I can guarantee you that no Methodist churches in my wide area have any crucifixes.

 

[tcm22]

I can guarantee you that no Methodist churches in my wide area have any crucifixes.

I don’t doubt you on that. I’m just curious why anyone would find a depiction of our Lord’s crucifixion offensive. That makes me wonder if there are certain parts of the Bible that are considered too graphic for the tender ears of the faithful.

 

[Zundrah]

I don’t doubt you on that. I’m just curious why anyone would find a depiction of our Lord’s crucifixion offensive. That makes me wonder if there are certain parts of the Bible that are considered too graphic for the tender ears of the faithful.

Too graphic…you are not wrong there. There really are some terrible things in the bible.

Here is a very weird but gross one for you (my apologies in advance if you feel sick after reading it);

**Ezekiel 4: 12

12 Eat the food as you would a barley cake; bake it in the sight of the people, using human excrement for fuel." 13 The LORD said, “In this way the people of Israel will eat defiled food among the nations where I will drive them.”

14 Then I said, “Not so, Sovereign LORD! I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have never eaten anything found dead or torn by wild animals. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.”

15 “Very well,” he said, “I will let you bake your bread over cow manure instead of human excrement.”
**
Shocking stuff isn’t it! Read it up your self!