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To: NYer

Looks great - the only regrettable thing is the presence of the Novus Ordo altar blocking the high altar in the back.

But at least there is a high altar again.

One day perhaps the Novus Ordo altar will be removed permanently.


6 posted on 01/22/2014 1:47:22 PM PST by jtal (Runnin' a World in Need with White Folks' Greed - since 1492)
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To: jtal

Until that happens these are just external changes.


9 posted on 01/22/2014 1:54:47 PM PST by piusv
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To: jtal
the only regrettable thing is the presence of the Novus Ordo altar blocking the high altar in the back.

If they wanted to have both the OF and EF Masses possible, they could have a freestanding altar that can be easily moved in or out of the sanctuary. There are parishes where this is done.

27 posted on 01/22/2014 5:39:16 PM PST by ELS
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To: jtal
Looks great - the only regrettable thing is the presence of the Novus Ordo altar blocking the high altar in the back.

I thought the same thing. The Novus Ordo altar is obstructing the high altar (symbolic of Calvary), and doesn't really fit in with the rest of the sanctuary. The Sanctuary is also missing a communion rail at which communicants can kneel to God. Other than those two things, the restoration of this sanctuary is wonderful.

30 posted on 01/23/2014 2:35:09 PM PST by old republic
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