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Category Archives: Art
O Ruler of all the Nations
O ruler of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart, O Keystone of the mighty arch of humankind: Come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust (The angel presents the stone of an arch)
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O Radiant Dawn
O radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: Come shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death (The angel presents the sun rising)
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O Key of David
O Key of David, O royal power of Israel, controlling at your will the gate of heaven: Come break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and lead your … Continue reading
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O Flower of Jesse’s Stem
O Flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all people; rulers stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in worship before you: Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid … Continue reading
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O Sacred Lord of Israel
O Sacred Lord of Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: Come stretch out your mighty hand to set us free (The angel presents the … Continue reading
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O Wisdom
O Wisdom, O holy word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care: Come and show your people the way to salvation. (The angel presents the tablet of the Law) … Continue reading
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Mission
A new addition to the blogroll: Hermano Juancito, a blog run by a ministry colleague, John Donaghy. Until summer 2007, John was on staff at my new parish for twenty-four years. We were chatting today that has to be a … Continue reading
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Statue
What to do in the “south niche?” had been a question for my parish before I arrived. On the south end of the nave, under the loft, we have two devotional areas. One has an icon of the Blessed Mother … Continue reading
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New Cathedral
Angela Hill of the Oakland Tribune writes on the newest Catholic cathedral, dedication tomorrow. Are the douglas fir and crafted metal enough to convince the reform2 doubters? Probably not. There’s a video presentation on the Trib site linked, but it … Continue reading
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Go Jump In A Lake
A reader sent me this link of lake images from linda on the Environmental Graffiti site. Really nice. I recommend a visit. The above image is not one of the top-25; it’s my daughter in a boat (middle person) at … Continue reading
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How About That Monstrance?
Speaking of modern art, what do you make of this monstrance from the International Eucharistic Congress in Québec City? (Image Credit: CNS, Nancy Wiechec) More on the Congress’s Ark of the New Covenant. The event’s theme song English lyrics are … Continue reading
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Modern Art and the Catholic Church
Jimmy Mac sent me this link on the Vatican wading into the play in contemporary art. Laura Gascoigne on the move: With the Vatican also planning participation in this autumn’s Venice Biennale of Architecture, it appears to be announcing a … Continue reading
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Modern Liturgical Art, A Few Examples
Gavin asked, so let me offer some examples of what I would consider sacred art and architecture informed by a progressive, reformist view of Vatican II. I used to get tired of seeing/reading/hearing about it, but St James Cathedral in … Continue reading
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Romanesque and Modern; Hold the Baroque, Please
Zenit has an interview with Galveston-Houston’s retired archbishop, Joseph Fiorenza on the new co-cathedral recently dedicated. He was asked about the principles for the design: We instructed the architect that we wanted something that was simple but beautiful: elegant and … Continue reading
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Annunciation Dedication
On Monday Bishop Frank Dewane will dedicate the oratory at Ave Maria University. The construction phase: The first proposal, something of a liturgical greenhouse (Trust me; liturgical progressives don’t build in glass on that scale. It is so square.) has … Continue reading
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