Epiphany : a theological introduction to Catholicism
by Aidan Nichols O.P.
Chapter 9: The Rites of the Church
http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/anichols/epiphany/epiphch9-3.htm
The principal object to which the eye should be directed on entering the body of a church is the (high) altar. Early Christian altars were very small affairs, but gradually they underwent an expansion. Originally, nothing was placed on the [...]
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A Dominican on Liturgy and Architecture
Posted in Architecture, tagged Dominican, quote, tabernacle on 19 April 2008 | Leave a Comment »
2007: Altar and Tabernacle
Posted in Picture of the Day, tagged 2007, altar, Eckert, tabernacle on 11 April 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Photo of the Day: Altar and Tabernacle as decorated for the weekend service. Photograph taken Saturday 25 August 2007.
Image courtesy of Allan Eckert.
Now: How we look today
Posted in Before, Picture of the Day, tagged 2008, crucifix, sanctuary, tabernacle on 16 March 2008 | Leave a Comment »


