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« on: December 11, 2008, 11:01:PM » |
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A traditionalist priest once told me that, except when they are being used as an emblem or seal in an abstract design (like on the Miraculous Medal or in a logo, etc), the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts are not to be pictured alone separate from the rest of Christ or the Blessed Virgin, and in fact not even removed from the area of their bosom (such as held out in their hands but away from their chests). He implied that this was a decision of the Congregation of Rites or some such thing. Such that this and this would be okay:   But this, or even this, would not:   It makes sense to me. Except when used, as he said, as an abstract emblem or seal...I find images of the Sacred Heart separated from the rest of Christ, as if floating there disembodied, to be distasteful and misplaced. But does anyone know a reference of where this comes from? |
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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2008, 01:35:AM » |
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I like it a lot. It is distinctly Catholic. Furthermore, it draws attention to it and it gives you the opportunity to teach people about the Sacré-Cœur.
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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2008, 01:40:AM » |
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Never bothered me before. I like the Sacred Heart badges  |
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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2008, 02:18:AM » |
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I think the badge would be considered an emblem, but I just wondered if there was a citation from the Congregation of Rites or whatever. I'll try to contact the priest, he was quite adamant about this.
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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2008, 07:44:AM » |
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Aren't the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus depicted free standing from a body on the back of the Miraculous Medal which was composed from.....Heaven? |
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« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2008, 08:56:AM » |
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I have holy cards showing the Child Jesus holding His Sacred Heart out in His hand, sort of like an offering or something. And ones showing the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts alone. Never thought there was anything wrong with it.  |
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« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2008, 09:44:AM » |
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I always liked the ones where Jesus is giving His Heart, showing how He offers His love for us. |
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« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2008, 12:00:PM » |
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Deidre,
I would love to see that holy card.
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« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2008, 03:39:PM » |
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Such that this and this would be okay: I'd take exception to this one here. It's a poor excuse for good art. Our Lord, a man, is pictured as an effeminate. The form of the face is female and the only thing which distinguishes this figure as a man is the beard. If you look at similar pictures of Our Lady, you see that the faces are nearly identical in form. In my estimation, it is far more important to have good, masculine art than it is to have to worry about art depicting the disembodied ... St. Denis comes to mind ... |
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« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2008, 03:43:PM » |
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I'd take exception to this one here. It's a poor excuse for good art.
Our Lord, a man, is pictured as an effeminate. The form of the face is female and the only thing which distinguishes this figure as a man is the beard. If you look at similar pictures of Our Lady, you see that the faces are nearly identical in form.
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