I can only agree with Jeff in wondering what the losing designs were like. Have a look at the post for his further musing on the Star Trek theme.
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
This was the winner?!
Jeff Miller, the Curt Jester has an amusing post about the winning design for the pulpit, lectern and chair to be used for the Holy Father's visit to Washington. (Curt Jester: Pope Kirk!) Here is the work of art:
I can only agree with Jeff in wondering what the losing designs were like. Have a look at the post for his further musing on the Star Trek theme.
I can only agree with Jeff in wondering what the losing designs were like. Have a look at the post for his further musing on the Star Trek theme.
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Fr.,
The men who designed these appointments are both good friends of mine. One is even what could be termed a 'traditional' Catholic.
You might find the blog-post of another of their friends enlightening as to how this was designed. It is a bit forceful and even rude, but bring to light a bit of background information.
I do not mean to attack you here, just to offer a little background.
Any links for me to look at, Charles?
My sincere apologies!
Here is the link:
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I didn`t know IKEA had expanded into ecclesiatical furniture. Fab.
Charles,
Thanks for spreading the unstoppable reign of love over at my blog. :)
Rude?! :)
WAC
This liturgical furniture is a fine example of modern art.
Keep in mind as well that these were not designed to be used in a church nor are they to be used permanently. They are only for one time use for a mass outdoors in a baseball stadium! If you want to take issue with anything take issue with using a sports arena for public worship. In such venues the liturgical furniture has to be large and bold since it will be seen by most from a great distance. In addition, function is more important in these instances than form. I was happy to see that at least they went with something rather simple. Personally, I'd rather see the Pope saying mass in a church on his travels even though it would mean that many people couldn't attend in person and save the stadiums and arenas for large scale papal audiences that don't involve the liturgy. I also have to add that when compared to some of the other furnishings I've seen concocted for papal liturgies over the years (including some of the appalling stuff used during John Paul's visit to the U.K.) this stuff really isn't that bad.
-Fr. Guy
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