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Have seen it swing many times, the biggest most elaborate one I saw was during the Day of Assumption of Mary. The other ones were either the regular Friday 6:00 mass ones, or the specially arranged ones. The specially arranged ones I learned of ahead of time from Cathedral volunteers or staff I...
We all ought to be aware at all times whether walking, cycling, or driving. That does not happen in real life since none of us is perfect. We all have moments of lapse in awareness and judgment. We are rational yet emotional beings. That's why accidents can happen to all of us, whether due to...
I have been knocked down twice by bicyclists, once seriously injuring my ankle when I was 3, and once injuring my wrist when I was a bit older. I have never come across a mean or unsafe cyclist on the camino however. They have been considerate, friendly, sweet, and sometimes pitiful when hauling...
Thank you all for your input. I don't remember during what historical period this theological dispute arose. I don't remember which order took what position. I do remember the orders involved are still in existence now. I don't know if the orders involved have since changed theological doctrinal...
Thank you Kathar1na for the information on the history of the cross. By S cross I mean the crosses depicting Christ after death, where the knees are bent and the head hung over so that the body is shaped like an S from the side view. I am not talking about the Romanesque cross. I think we are...
Thank you Kathar1na and Dougfitz for the the information. Yes I have learned about the difference between the Byzantine cross which emphasized the glory of Christ and the S cross more common in western Europe which emphasized the suffering of Christ. The difference in the arms' positions does...
I wonder why they selected that particular image of the Christ on crucifix in the temporary altar. I learned from visiting one of the museums in Spain, (I forgot which one) that there is a theological significance in the depiction of the crucifix where Christ had his arms stretched to the sides...
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