dUSt Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 How do y'all feel about this monstrance? How do you think it might help or hinder teaching a newbie what adoration is? What about a non-Catholic? What about using it during a benediction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleDiana Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I've seen a slightly different one (the Virgin is depicted with hands clasped and eyes downcast, looking to the host). I think it is an interesting concept, but a bit awkward when it comes to benediction. Maybe if it were a structure to hold a monstrance in, it would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 My chapel's monstrance has a figurine of the Blessed Mother holding up the larger part with the host. My problem with the monstrance above is that it doesn't have a cruciform shape, more than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makarioi Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Very plain. The monstrances that I'm used to seeing are very ornate, starburst with a cross. Are there 'rules' for a monstrance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatitude Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 26 minutes ago, Makarioi said: Very plain. The monstrances that I'm used to seeing are very ornate, starburst with a cross. Are there 'rules' for a monstrance? I don't know. I'm also used to seeing either the starburst monstrance (presumably to symbolise Christ as Sun, as well as representing his cross) or just a simple gold circle that makes sure your eye is drawn to the host. Once I visited a chapel that had a beautiful large mosaic of Our Lady on one wall, and the tabernacle was embedded in her - I thought that was a powerful design with a strong message in it. I'm less sure about this monstrance. I prefer the usual design, but that may just be because I'm not used to seeing anything different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfinder Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I think for Catholics versed in the theology it's fine - although perhaps a bit awkward for benedictions. But for newbies or non-Catholics, I think it might be confusing. Certainly would get vibes of Mary-worship. Personal preference is also a starburst type monstrance, but also because it's equally 'balanced'. There's something about this having the Host to the side that messes with my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 23 hours ago, Amppax said: My chapel's monstrance has a figurine of the Blessed Mother holding up the larger part with the host. My problem with the monstrance above is that it doesn't have a cruciform shape, more than anything. I think starburst is a much better word than cruciform, more accurately describes what I had in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 19 hours ago, truthfinder said: I think for Catholics versed in the theology it's fine - although perhaps a bit awkward for benedictions. But for newbies or non-Catholics, I think it might be confusing. Certainly would get vibes of Mary-worship. Personal preference is also a starburst type monstrance, but also because it's equally 'balanced'. There's something about this having the Host to the side that messes with my head. I agree. It almost shifts the focus to Mary's face and hands, which are central, instead of to the Host. It would definitely be confusing for new or unsure Catholics. Starburst is my preference too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack4 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 In addition to what was said above, I note that the wooden statue can't be "held" comfortably an so it would be difficult to use in benediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Could lead to more carp that we worship Mary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Definitely just misread the title of this thread as "Monstrous Mary." Put that down as another objection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeCatholic Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I like this one better. First, because it shows the Christ is present in the image of OLG. Second, because the host is centralized on the monstrance. Edited February 25, 2017 by CoffeeCatholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysostom Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Though I don't live in the area anymore, I've been to adoration at a chapel that contains this very design of monstrance. I prefer a traditional monstrance. 1. Not wood. 2. Monstrances, in my mind, help the Catholic in a visual way to be mindful of the hidden glory of the Host. This is especially appropriate at exposition and benediction, when Catholics adore Jesus in a more public manner. They help the Catholic look to the Host with the appearance of bread, and think, this is my Lord and my God. Or help the non-Catholic see, at least, that this is the object of Catholic reverence. Or help seekers, such as myself at one time, think is this God whom I have sought? The traditional monstrance seems to accomplish that best. That being said, I think that this is a lovely image, and I would love to see that as an icon or sacred art. It would be similar, in a way, to this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack4 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 6 hours ago, chrysostom said: Though Iicdon't live in the area anymore, I've been to adoration at a chapel that contains this very design of monstrance. I prefer a traditional monstrance. 1. Not wood. 2. Monstrances, in my mind, help the Catholic in a visual way to be mindful of the hidden glory of the Host. This is especially appropriate at exposition and benediction, when Catholics adore Jesus in a more public manner. They help the Catholic look to the Host with the appearance of bread, and think, this is my Lord and my God. Or help the non-Catholic see, at least, that this is the object of Catholic reverence. Or help seekers, such as myself at one time, think is this God whom I have sought? The traditional monstrance seems to accomplish that best. That being said, I think that this is a lovely image, and I would love to see that as an icon or sacred art. It would be similar, in a way, to this: I like this. I have never seen Latin writing on an Icon before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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