Not sure if it okay for a Jew to be handling a Palm cross but Sue says I could pretend it’s a corsage instead. We bought this outside the market where it was freshly woven by a woman making the most beautiful religious objects – everyone walks around with them today.
It’s okay Miriam…. that’s only only a little blasphemous. Xx
Sue should know – she has been confirmed.
I didn’t say it wasn’t blasphemous, just that the cross could, perhaps, be worn as a corsage.
Um but wasnt Jesus a Jew and he was on the bloody cross not just wearing it so not sure how it can be blasphemous. I know christians have appropriated it but still
Well, yes, you’re right I guess – still think the Palm needs to be carried in a particular way to show respect…
Blasphemous or not, it’s a great photo
Thanks T. So glad you like it.
When I first saw this I thought the blasphemy comment referred to the fact that your Christ had morphed into a woman – look at the hair and the hips! A gender fluid Christ, now that is a thought to mess with catholic minds! The weather looks fantastic, very jealous of all that glorious sunshine X
She/he is all over the place at the moment. Went to a beautiful church last night and suddenly a float with him/her on a donkey being carried on shoulders appeared at the back and was carried down the aisle to much palm waving.
I wouldn’t say blasphemous – think of it as an ecumenical gesture.
What exactly does ecumenical mean? Does this count as the poshest word on the blog?
A cross faith gesture as in the ecumeical councils of the 60s which atempted to reconcile differences between catholics and protestants. At least that’s what I understood it to be but having looked it up, it appears I may not have used it completely accurately. So that teaches me!
I knew I could count on you! Thanks for the explanation. XX
Think of corn dollies. . . very countryside! G
You are right – so many different versions all over the town as well. Very beautiful craft.