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That's really sad. The crucifix is one thing, but the tabernacle ... I have heard of the tabernacle being moved out of the church proper, but I always felt that was just wrong. Jesus Christ is the focus of our worship, and He should have a prominent place in the church. If my church moved the tabernacle ... which is on the altar, to the right of center ... I would complain and change parishes if they didn't move it back.

Fortunately, I think that my priests are OK and would never do such a thing.

If my church moved the tabernacle ... which is on the altar, to the right of center ...

OK, I have a problem with this. My church is a modernish one (1958) that has the main altar and two small sides ... to the left and right of the main altar. The right side contains a statue of the BVM holding baby Jesus and Joseph alongside with his tools (and in front of this is where the large choir sings, but that is another story), and the other one used to have a statue that was removed and the Tabernacle was placed there on a small altar. Now, the main altar has grooves for the Tabernacle and both are made of the same marble... why move it? To me, it should be front and center... am I being too picky?

And you know... I miss votive candles.