We can’t be that stupid.
And we’re not…. People will ultimately lose faith. Especially those who haven’t realized Christ is on Earth in the Holy Eucharist.
lepanto
Thursday, October 23, AD 2025 2:28am
I remember the Gumby toy. It had a similar shape, but it was green.
As I just commented at Donald’s Burn of the Day, is the Institutional Church even Catholic any longer?
John F. Kennedy
Thursday, October 23, AD 2025 6:23am
Same church around 1960
Matthew
Thursday, October 23, AD 2025 7:07am
Still not as bad as the Newman Center for Berkeley, CA., aka, “The Bunker” or “The Church of Planet of the Apes” or even “Adam’s Butt”
Matthew
Thursday, October 23, AD 2025 7:17am
Added proof of an architectural disaster: the altar. During my six years in Berkeley, I use to wonder over to make sure I saw what I actually saw.
Lead Kindly Light
Thursday, October 23, AD 2025 8:16am
I’m thankful for our pastor and bishop who within one year of arriving took our Vatican 2 Church, you know the one with the Eucharistic Chapel separate and off to the right, and redid our entire sacristy with the Tabernacle in the center right behind the altar. It’s much more traditional with the relic wall, copious candles and other traditional sacred art and statues. Many people need reminders why we are there, and it’s not for “the show.” Unfortunately, our Bishop is probably going to retire since he’s 75. I’m starting to pray that we don’t get a Francis replacement like the bishop in the adjacent Archdiocese of Detroit. Sigh. My youngest daughter was married in that Cathedral.
Frank
Thursday, October 23, AD 2025 8:27am
Gumby was holier than most of today’s hierarchy.
The Bruised Optimist
Thursday, October 23, AD 2025 9:41am
Not a fan of The Golden Gumby.
However, I *love* the lighting. It turns what-should-be-a-crucifix into a set of three crosses (with the two shadows behind)
Reminds me of Calvary – the true cross in the center and two “made in His image” behind.
lepanto:
“Who are all of those laymen and women standing behind the priests? What are they doing there?” They are waiting to be clapped for.
Consolata
Friday, October 24, AD 2025 5:17am
Matthew, that is so similar to the Catholic church on State St, Madison Wisconsin Lo! Those many years ago when I lived there: it too was Brutalist, barren actually frightening but the only way I could get to Mass during the week. Since torn down and replaced brilliantly I understand.
SouthCoast
Friday, October 24, AD 2025 10:52pm
Matthew, that altar looks as if it should have a basket of overripe throwing tomatoes next to it
Penguins Fan
Saturday, October 25, AD 2025 6:44am
Vatican II….what an improvement….NOT.
Art Deco
Saturday, October 25, AD 2025 7:18am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj1e3UhQIMA
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IIRC, Gumby was syndicated and broadcast on Sundays in our area. I remember being quite taken with it. A buddy of mine had Gumby and Pokey figurines and my mother sprung for a Gumby tracing board for us.
But pre Vatican 2 liturgy is forbidden?
We can’t be that stupid.
And we’re not…. People will ultimately lose faith. Especially those who haven’t realized Christ is on Earth in the Holy Eucharist.
I remember the Gumby toy. It had a similar shape, but it was green.
https://youtube.com/shorts/9I3VgLt1w-M?si=bpk1em-HchpvpjSg
Who are all of those laymen and women standing behind the priests? What are they doing there?
Thank you for this ! I laughed ’till I cried !!
As I just commented at Donald’s Burn of the Day, is the Institutional Church even Catholic any longer?
Same church around 1960
Still not as bad as the Newman Center for Berkeley, CA., aka, “The Bunker” or “The Church of Planet of the Apes” or even “Adam’s Butt”
Added proof of an architectural disaster: the altar. During my six years in Berkeley, I use to wonder over to make sure I saw what I actually saw.
I’m thankful for our pastor and bishop who within one year of arriving took our Vatican 2 Church, you know the one with the Eucharistic Chapel separate and off to the right, and redid our entire sacristy with the Tabernacle in the center right behind the altar. It’s much more traditional with the relic wall, copious candles and other traditional sacred art and statues. Many people need reminders why we are there, and it’s not for “the show.” Unfortunately, our Bishop is probably going to retire since he’s 75. I’m starting to pray that we don’t get a Francis replacement like the bishop in the adjacent Archdiocese of Detroit. Sigh. My youngest daughter was married in that Cathedral.
Gumby was holier than most of today’s hierarchy.
Not a fan of The Golden Gumby.
However, I *love* the lighting. It turns what-should-be-a-crucifix into a set of three crosses (with the two shadows behind)
Reminds me of Calvary – the true cross in the center and two “made in His image” behind.
Wiccan stang.
lepanto:
“Who are all of those laymen and women standing behind the priests? What are they doing there?”
They are waiting to be clapped for.
Matthew, that is so similar to the Catholic church on State St, Madison Wisconsin Lo! Those many years ago when I lived there: it too was Brutalist, barren actually frightening but the only way I could get to Mass during the week. Since torn down and replaced brilliantly I understand.
Matthew, that altar looks as if it should have a basket of overripe throwing tomatoes next to it
Vatican II….what an improvement….NOT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj1e3UhQIMA
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IIRC, Gumby was syndicated and broadcast on Sundays in our area. I remember being quite taken with it. A buddy of mine had Gumby and Pokey figurines and my mother sprung for a Gumby tracing board for us.