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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 
Blessed Sacrament Webcam

gleaned from Fr. Len's Links

[ 14. May 2007, 14:19: Message edited by: Belisarius ]
 

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Posted by MarkthePunk (# 683) on :
 
That is just too wonderful.
 

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Posted by Peronel (# 569) on :
 
I have this overwhelming urge to keep watching it just to see if Jesus moves.

"Updated every minute". What do you reckon he's up to in that unobserved 59 seconds?
 

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Posted by Wm Duncan (# 3021) on :
 
Oh my. Does that work online? And does it work if the image covers 6% of the screen, and the remaining 94% are covered with fundraising?

Wm Duncan
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Why does their Jesus need two vigil lamps?
 

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Posted by Back-to-Front (# 5638) on :
 
Am I being uncharitable in saying that the whole idea is a little naff?

[ 14. December 2004, 02:53: Message edited by: Back-to-Front ]
 

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Posted by Mousethief (# 953) on :
 

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Originally posted by Back-to-Front:
Am I being uncharitable in saying that the whole idea is a little naff?

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Originally posted by Mousethief:

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Originally posted by Back-to-Front:
Am I being uncharitable in saying that the whole idea is a little naff?

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If you are then we both are. That's more than a little naff.

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The whole worshipping the sacrament thing is naff, so I out-uncharitable the both of you!
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 
How long do we have to watch for before a monk bustles in to give His Little House a dust?

And yes. On the Universal DJ Scale of Naffness, this scores at least 400% of a pair of pink fluffy dice. We're in serious garden gnome territory here, and I don't like it.
 

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Posted by Wm Duncan (# 3021) on :
 
I keep clicking on the lights, the tabernacle, the picture ... trying to get something to happen.

Of course, if I were to plop myself down in real life, in the presence of the sacrament, I might find myself "clicking" stuff too ... at least mentally, trying to get something to happen.
That's what happens when I try for silence elsewhere.

Wm Duncan
 

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Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
Wow.
Does he come out to check the mail midday? Put the cat out at night? Bring in the milk bottles in the morning? If not... why refresh that often?

Sieg
 

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Posted by Hooker's Trick (# 89) on :
 
Wouldn't it be better if Our Lord were in a monstrance so that we could actually see him down the little electronic lanes?
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Hey! There was a monstrance there last night when I checked the link.

Perhaps all these hits from the Ship have frightened Jesus back into his tabernacle?

And the webcam is now at a different angle, which answers my earlier question about the vigil lamps -- there is one for the tabernacle and one for the monstrance (the front one, which is now out, since Jesus is only in the background, not on the front table).

Naffer and naffer!

[ 14. December 2004, 19:08: Message edited by: jlg ]
 

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Posted by Wm Duncan (# 3021) on :
 

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Why does their Jesus need two vigil lamps?

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I think they have two lamps in case one goes out ... as it seems to have done. The other is pretty low too. Maybe we should send them some money for a new candle.

Wm Duncan
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
My edit cross-posted with you, Wm.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Having browsed a page or two (and resisted the temptation to subscribe to their 'Buck a Brick' campaign), I was greatly diverted by their description of the proposed cemetery as a monk's retirement home.........

Ian J.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Oooh, oooh, oooh, a monk has just appeared in the little window, lit the vigil lamp and now the monstrance is back!


 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Jesus has come out to play?
 

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Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
Well, Our Lord is currently obscured by someone's shoulder. I can't wait for the next instalment.
 

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Posted by Callan (# 525) on :
 
Originally posted by William Duncan:

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I keep clicking on the lights, the tabernacle, the picture ... trying to get something to happen.

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Originally posted by Wm Duncan:
What I want to know is, if their website were to send me a Cookie, would I have to go to confession before I could receive it?

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Depends. Did you vote for any Democrats? In the RC archdiocese in which I currently find myself, that's a sin, and you have to go to confession before you can receive if you punched a chad for Kerry and his ilk.

Oooh! They've changed the candles, and the flames are now at the tops! It's a different look for the altar.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I was rummaging in the MW cellars and found this again.

Sorry, Siegfried!
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
I was looking for this thread a couple of weeks back - did anybody else see the Christmas crib?
 

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Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 
This is really intrigues me. I want to see these things too, but the image (although flashing once a minute) is unchanging.

Is my faith too small? When it the best time to see?
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I haven't seen anything since I revived it, bb. I'm not even sure if the vigil lamp is lit -- we may be looking at an empty tomb! Except if it's empty, the door should be open. I dunno.

[ 17. January 2005, 00:19: Message edited by: jlg ]
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
im begining to think you guys watching this are worse than those that watch big brother..... at least things happen on big brother!!!

(imagining people hooked on watching this site and then sharing gossip about when things happen... ohhh, this *is* whats happening )
 

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Posted by tomb (# 174) on :
 

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Originally posted by jlg:
-- we may be looking at an empty tomb! Except if it's empty, the door should be open. I dunno.

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Before joining my community I used to lead a rosary group in my parish church. Over time I began to experience the loneliness of Jesus left alone most of the day in a locked church. I am not unique in this experience. An artist friend of mine has spent many ours before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer and had a similar experience. Whe I heard about Perpetual Adoration I thought this would solve the problem of Our Lord's loneliness. I talked to the pastor but he was not encouraging. I tried to show a video after Mass about Perpetual Adoration. In trying to get to church to show it I had a flat tire and the car almost fell off the jack. It was a bit discouraging when I got there because hardly anyone showed up to see the video. But I did not give up. I went to another parish and the priest there was more encouraging. He offered to build a special chapel for it. So if you can't get your parish to cooperate, try another one!

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First, we know that the Sacred Heart of Jesus has asked us to make a return of love to Him in this sacrament, and of course, this is echoed by His Mother's Immaculate Heart. The reason to establish it is as simple as one word__love. Jesus loves us and cares that people spend time with Him. Imagine how happy Our Lord will be if we bring people in our parish to love Him with Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration.

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Originally posted by babybear:
I find that deeply, deeply disturbing.

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Originally posted by ken:
Maybe take him to the pub.

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It makes you wander if the best thing to do would be to break in and liberate him. Maybe take him to the pub.

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Originally posted by Chesterbelloc:
What Would Jesus Drink?

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Maybe I'll get one of those WWJD bracelets after all...

Obviously he drinks Bombay Sapphire.
 

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Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :
 
When I clicked on the link just now, all that was there was an empty space with a little cross in the corner. OK, own up - who was the liberator?
 

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Posted by Chesterbelloc (# 3128) on :
 

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Originally posted by cocktailgirl:
Maybe I'll get one of those WWJD bracelets after all...

Obviously he drinks Bombay Sapphire.

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Originally posted by ken:

It makes you wander if the best thing to do would be to break in and liberate him. Maybe take him to the pub.

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Originally posted by Wm Duncan:

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Originally posted by jlg:
Why does their Jesus need two vigil lamps?

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I think they have two lamps in case one goes out ... as it seems to have done. The other is pretty low too. Maybe we should send them some money for a new candle.

Wm Duncan

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Originally posted by cocktailgirl:
Maybe I'll get one of those WWJD bracelets after all...

Obviously he drinks Bombay Sapphire.

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Natch - the bottle puts Him in mind of of His holy Mother.

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Originally posted by Hooker's Trick:
]The BVM looks like Queen Victoria?

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Originally posted by Chesterbelloc:
I can put you both out of your misery (sorry to have prolonged the agony) - the tabernacle is behind the freestanding altar in the chapel. The angle of the shot lets us see the gospel-side of the altar and its candle (with, confusingly, a red glass shade), behind which is the lamp and tabernacle.

Personally, I hate this kind of set-up, because (assuming, as is most likely, the celebrations are "over-the-counter") the celebrant has his back to the SS until he has confected Our Lord on the altar.

Being so liturgically sensitive is exquisitely painful ...

CB

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Originally posted by Chesterbelloc:
Personally, I hate this kind of set-up, because (assuming, as is most likely, the celebrations are "over-the-counter") the celebrant has his back to the SS until he has confected Our Lord on the altar.

Being so liturgically sensitive is exquisitely painful ...

CB

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Originally posted by Ley Druid:
...If Anglicans had the sacred sacrament...

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Originally posted by Callan:
...Narrator: The prisoner of the Vatican

Cut to shot of monastery surrounded by armed guards. Cut to shot of tabernacle. Inside a muffled voice can be heard.

Our Lord (for it is He): Help! Help !
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Rossweisse // (I want a part, too!)
 

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Posted by basso (# 4228) on :
 

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:


Rossweisse // (I want a part, too!)

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Originally posted by Callan:


Callan: The map of the monastery is kept in a safe in Cardinal Ratzinger’s apartment.
Narrator: Safecracking expert, Cocktailgirl.
Cut to shot of Cocktailgirl, in a black jumpsuit with clerical collar climbing over the balcony of Ratzinger’s apartment at night.

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A black jumpsuit? I would of course wear black, but really Callan, you musn't overtax your imagination like that.
 

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Posted by Hooker's Trick (# 89) on :
 
Callan: bravo.

I have obsessively checked the MBS webcam and never seen more than the tabernacle. Does Jesus ever come out?
 

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Posted by TonyK (# 35) on :
 
HT - it's obviously just luck. I clicked on the webcam site a few minutes ago and a monstrance was on the altar though largely obscured by a monk's shoulder. On the change, a monk was behind the altar and appeared to be reaching for the monstrance. I then read the thread. Having just gone back, the monstrance is gone and the tabernacle door (formerly open) is now closed.

Try again later!
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:

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Originally posted by Callan:
...Narrator: The prisoner of the Vatican

Cut to shot of monastery surrounded by armed guards. Cut to shot of tabernacle. Inside a muffled voice can be heard.

Our Lord (for it is He): Help! Help !
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Rossweisse // (I want a part, too!)

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Originally posted by Hooker's Trick:

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Originally posted by Chesterbelloc:

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Originally posted by cocktailgirl:
Maybe I'll get one of those WWJD bracelets after all...

Obviously he drinks Bombay Sapphire.

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Natch - the bottle puts Him in mind of of His holy Mother.

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The BVM looks like Queen Victoria?

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Originally posted by Ley Druid:

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Originally posted by Chesterbelloc:
Personally, I hate this kind of set-up, because (assuming, as is most likely, the celebrations are "over-the-counter") the celebrant has his back to the SS until he has confected Our Lord on the altar.

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Is this an Anlgican fetish?

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Originally posted by Ley Druid:
If Anglicans had the sacred sacrament*, would they walk backwards during the recessional, so as to avoid the liturgical insensitivity of having their backs to Our Lord?

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Originally posted by Hooker's Trick:
Callan: bravo.

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The Italian Mission Job

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Posted by Hooker's Trick (# 89) on :
 

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Originally posted by Chesterbelloc:
There would be the world of difference between standing at the farther end of Holyrood Palace's lawn with the Monarch some yards away in congress with others (during one of HMQ's al fresco bashes), and turning my back right in front of her, obscuring her from the sight of all subjects there present, and chatting to them about her.

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Presumably if the Lord Chancellor can turn his back on the Sov when standing directly in front of her, whilst she's seated on her throne, no less, you would be safe to do so at a garden party...
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 
Lord Chancellor? Surely you mean "Secretary of State for Constitution Affairs"? I don't think anybody should be too concerned to emulate such a person.
 

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Posted by Chesterbelloc (# 3128) on :
 
Indeed, Master Ordinaire. Shockingly rude "modernisation" of Derry I's, this turning one's back in the face of the Lord's Anointed - whilst she's formally exercising her Sovereignty at that!

Ironically enough, I think Lord Former-Flatmate has reintroduced the retrograde descent from the steps of the throne - he'll be the last to have the opportunity, I suppose.
 

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Posted by dorothea (# 4398) on :
 
Callan, bravo! Encore!

J
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
I've visited the link on several occasions now, and have seen nothing 'move' (although the door in the background was once enticingly ajar).

Has anyone worked out whether they have a specific time (or times) for Exposition of the MBS? According to the testimonials elsewhere on the site, seeing It would give my spiritual life no end of a boost...........

Ian J.
 

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Posted by anglicanrascal (# 3412) on :
 

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Originally posted by Callan:
PG Trailer for 15 film.

Narrator: The prisoner of the Vatican

Cut to shot of monastery surrounded by armed guards. Cut to shot of tabernacle. Inside a muffled voice can be heard.

Our Lord (for it is He): Help! Help !

Cut to a shot of an office in Whitehall. A man sits behind a desk. Another sits in front.
Narrator: Hooker’s Trick, a man with a vision.
Hooker’s Trick: I want you to get Jesus out of there.
Narrator: Callan, a man with a plan.
Callan: Why me?
HT: Because you’re expendable! Put together a team. You’ve got twenty-eight days.

Cut to shot of Callan briefing his team.

Callan: We need small arms.
Narrator: Marine Colonel Mark T. Punk.
Cut to shot of Mark the Punk, re-assembling an AK-47 blindfolded.

Callan: The map of the monastery is kept in a safe in Cardinal Ratzinger’s apartment.
Narrator: Safecracking expert, Cocktailgirl.
Cut to shot of Cocktailgirl, in a black jumpsuit with clerical collar climbing over the balcony of Ratzinger’s apartment at night.

Callan: We need to hack into their security systems.
Narrator: Chorister, computer wizard.
Cut to shot of Chorister at her computer, her fingers flying over the keyboard.

Callan: Have you got the humeral veil?
Narrator: Chesterbelloc, Tat expert
Cut to shot of Chesterbelloc walking out of Gamarelli’s with a package under his arm.

Callan: Nitroglycerine.
Narrator: Ken, explosives expert.
Cut to shot of Ken fiddling with a detonator whilst the team watches anxiously.
Callan: Now remember…
Ken: (Michael Caine voice) I’m only supposed to blow the bloody doors off.

Narrator: The Italian Mission Job. Coming soon to a cinema near you.

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Absolutely brilliant ... but did you have to post it at the bottom of the page so noone will ever see it?

It's a masterpiece.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
I think that one of the nicest things about the BSW is the way that it's never quite exactly the same from one hour to the next. (I can't vouch for the minutes.) A while ago the chapel was dark, with the lone candle shining through; now, someone has switched on the lights, and everything is bathed in a flat white florescence.

There's got to be a sermon in there somewhere.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 

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Originally posted by Bishops Finger:
I've visited the link on several occasions now, and have seen nothing 'move' (although the door in the background was once enticingly ajar).

Has anyone worked out whether they have a specific time (or times) for Exposition of the MBS? According to the testimonials elsewhere on the site, seeing It would give my spiritual life no end of a boost...........

Ian J.

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Originally posted by ken:
Blessed Sacrament Webcam

gleaned from Fr. Len's Links

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Originally posted by Scott Knitter:
...Call me a typical Anglican, but I just think the whole place (or at least the Web site) needs a generous dose of taste. It's ridiculous.

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Originally posted by Ancient Mariner:
The door just closed. I tell you. The door which had been ajar all evening JUST CLOSED.

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Originally posted by ken:
Blessed Sacrament Webcam

gleaned from Fr. Len's Links

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Check the audio files of the latest liturgy of the hours:
http://www.monksofadoration.org/audiolit.html

Call me a typical Anglican, but I just think the whole place (or at least the Web site) needs a generous dose of taste. It's ridiculous.

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I've just listened to the Night Prayer and the leader is rushing it!!!! There are no pauses and the little dagger symbols or the commas
He also can't sing! :s

-103
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Welcome to the reality of a tiny religious community, 103.
 

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Posted by Scott Knitter (# 6278) on :
 

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Originally posted by 103 (One-O-Three):
I've just listened to the Night Prayer and the leader is rushing it!!!! There are no pauses and the little dagger symbols or the commas
He also can't sing! :s
-103

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Check the Office of Readings or Morning or Evening Prayer audio files. Listen to the recitation of the psalms in an eerie singspeak. It'll haunt you all day.


[fixed quote tags. Please use Preview post]

[ 24. February 2005, 18:21: Message edited by: Siegfried ]
 

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Posted by Scott Knitter (# 6278) on :
 

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Originally posted by 103 (One-O-Three):
I've just listened to the Night Prayer and the leader is rushing it!!!! There are no pauses and the little dagger symbols or the commas
He also can't sing!

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Originally posted by Laura:
This is absolutely amazing. It's kind of like a car wreck -- I can't keep from looking at it.

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I know.

Should we be worried?
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
I need to shift timezones...nothing happens while I'm awake.


 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 

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Originally posted by Ian Climacus:
I need to shift timezones...nothing happens while I'm awake.

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Originally posted by Ancient Mariner:
But how do you know nothing's happened in those other 59 seconds?

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True, I suppose. My addiction to this is quite worrying -- I have it in the background at work all day.

[ 25. February 2005, 08:28: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
But Ian, are you taking screen grabs like me - seeing how the shadows change from one end of the day to the other?
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Um...no.

I guess I'm not as devoted as I thought!
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
It's 3.30pm UK time and, as far as I can tell (having studied several screen grabs over the past few days), our brothers in Florida have yet to open the curtains today.

Am I worrying unnecessarily?
 

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Posted by Emma. (# 3571) on :
 
*said in patient gentle voice and veery sloowly....*

Okay.. step *away* from the computer... you can do it....
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
GL-OOOOO-RY!!!! Natural light pervades the sanctuary!

You know there are times we are taken to the very limit of our endurance - and it's what we learn as we wait for deliverance that we take with us for the rest of life's journey.


 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 
O salutaris Hostia, Quae coeli pandis ostium!

Now we know what time Our Lord gets up in the morning...
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
dj_ordinaire, I find your sig particularly appropriate on this thread.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

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Originally posted by Ancient Mariner:
But Ian, are you taking screen grabs like me - seeing how the shadows change from one end of the day to the other?

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I tell you, it's Art.

I can just see a whole string of screen grabs, printed grainily in 11 x 14 format, adoring the wall of some trendy gallery or other.

In fact....

Rossweisse // who says you need talent to be an Artist?
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
I woke up at 5am and, after wondering why the hell I woke up that early, I thought perhaps it was a sign that the door may be open and I should check.

No.


 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
You probably just missed it by 59 seconds, Ian. Better luck next time!
 

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Posted by Custard. (# 5402) on :
 
It strikes me as interesting that it is the people who believe in the Real (physical) Presence who seem to be mocking it.

I wonder if that reflects an underlying belief in the Real Spiritual Presence and a Real Physical Absence or what.....
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
Custard, I don't think the 'real' / 'spiritual' presence issue is being raised here, let alone mocked.
 

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Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 

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It strikes me as interesting that it is the people who believe in the Real (physical) Presence who seem to be mocking it.

I wonder if that reflects an underlying belief in the Real Spiritual Presence and a Real Physical Absence or what.....

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Start a thread in Purgatory to discuss that if you like.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
It's dark in here, isn't it?
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
Aaah! tenebrae factae sunt
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Whatever's happened to Our Lord? I've justed looked, and the picture of the tabernacle et al has been replaced by a sort of mauve wallpaper!

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
He can't sleep with the light on?
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
It's GONE!

O woe!
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 



 

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Posted by Benedictus (# 1215) on :
 
No, it's not. Unless my computer is possessed, it's right there, in early morning sunlight.
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
People, please note that it was only after I added my that the site was restored.

If such a prayer availeth much, what does that make me?

[ 28. February 2005, 12:39: Message edited by: Ancient Mariner ]
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 
No, its gone again.
 

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Posted by Benedictus (# 1215) on :
 
Well, I have it. Maybe my computer really is possessed. In which case, by what?
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 

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No, its gone again.

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Originally posted by dj_ordinaire:
No, its gone again.

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Press F5 on your keyboard (Windows only). It is sorta life after like absolution.
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 
Not to worry, he's back! And without having to recant of too many of my manifold sins and wickednesses either! (Nor having to press F5, although thanks for the hint...)
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
My patience has been rewarded with a screen grab of an arm and shoulder tucked in behind the door.

A framed version bound for ebay in due course.
 

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Posted by strathclydezero (# 180) on :
 
Does this mean you finally have something to do a press release on?
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Oh glory be! Is that a monstrance I see? And the box [I forget the name in my excitement...help!] is covered in a shroud.

God has rewarded my patience! Glory be!
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Tabernacle? Aumbry?

Still, good to see they let Him out occasionally.

(Image saved to file.)
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 

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(Image saved to file.)

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Oh yes. A good idea. *click*

And thanks for the name. One does tend to get a bit flustered in all of the excitement.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
The Blessed Webcam is back in operation!

It has a new candle, AND the door is open just a crack. Oooooooh!


 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 

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My patience has been rewarded with a screen grab of an arm and shoulder tucked in behind the door.

A framed version bound for ebay in due course.

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Arghh! I'm longing for monastic evidence! My most exciting moments so far involve the door.. open! closed! who knows!

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I'm not sure we can prove the existence of monks from the evidence available on-camera.
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
I think some monk has hit a setup button on the camera. The zoom level, and SP and some other baffling acronymns [to Luddites like me] are plastered around.

Very poor form. Though it does suit the cluttered layout of the page.

[ 01. March 2005, 07:26: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by anglicanrascal (# 3412) on :
 
Hmmm - I hope some dodgy monk hasn't just recorded 8 hours of the Chapel and is replaying it over and over ... anyone remember Speed?
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
A dilemma!

Last night I saved an Image of the Blessed Presence without thinking through the ramifications. When I open the file, should I go down on one (right?) knee? Should I be doing this before I click on the file, or just when the Image is on display? Where can I put my chair? Should I be sure not to let another window on top of the Image of our Most Holy Saviour? Should I light a candle, or is the image of a candle by the Image sufficient?

I'm beginning to wish I hadn't given in to the impulse.

[ 01. March 2005, 08:32: Message edited by: Ann ]
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 
Surely not!

It may be a near real-time image, but an image is still all it is. You should no more genuflex to the Jesus Webcam (or indeed offer a profound bow, for our Sarum enthusiasts) than you would seek a blessing from a picture of the Pope...
 

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Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ancient Mariner:
If such a prayer availeth much, what does that make me?

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You are a mighty prayer warrior, one on whom the Lord brings favour.
 

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Posted by babybear (# 34) on :
 
I like facts and figures. So I present to you, for your delectation a list of events and the times recorded....

22.08 Dec 14 jlg
a monk has just appeared in the little window, lit the vigil lamp and now the monstrance is back!

22.35 Dec 14 Spike
Our Lord is currently obscured by someone's shoulder.

23.34 Jan 18 TonyK
I clicked on the webcam site a few minutes ago and a monstrance was on the altar though largely obscured by a monk's shoulder. On the change, a monk was behind the altar and appeared to be reaching for the monstrance. I then read the thread. Having just gone back, the monstrance is gone and the tabernacle door (formerly open) is now closed.

23.12 Feb 23 Ancient Mariner
The door just closed. I tell you. The door which had been ajar all evening JUST CLOSED.

14.58 Feb 24 strathclydezero
The door just opened!

15.18 Feb 24 Ancient Mariner
And the monstrance has just left the building.

15.54 Feb 25 Ancient Mariner
GL-OOOOO-RY!!!! Natural light pervades the sanctuary!

There you go! Make good use of this information. And make sure you get pictures and send them to AM.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
I don't remember all the interfering letters and numbers being there before.

In the upper left, for example, it says:

2X
EIS
DZOOM

Very distracting. I suppose I should just let it go, though ...

[left, right, who cares?]

[ 01. March 2005, 20:50: Message edited by: RuthW ]
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by dj_ordinaire:
Surely not!

It may be a near real-time image, but an image is still all it is. You should no more genuflex to the Jesus Webcam (or indeed offer a profound bow, for our Sarum enthusiasts) than you would seek a blessing from a picture of the Pope...

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quote:

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Originally posted by RuthW:
In the upper left, for example, it says:

2X
EIS
DZOOM

Very distracting.

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Distracting?

DISTRACTING

"You mean you don't recognise the significance of those numbers?" said Professor Teabag to Sophie. "Now of course that's what the Church through the ages has wanted to hide from you, in their attempt to downtread women to hide the secret mystery of the location of the tomb of Mary the Mother of James who was married to St John the Divine according to the apocryphal book The Parrot of St Bartholemew which was suppressed by the Council of Arles which was consituted in 666BC by Constantine III, whose mother was, as secret documents (which are hidden in a Swiss bank vault) prove, related to the Borgias."

***

Outside, it was a dark and stormy night, and the form of a white figure, whose pink fleshy body was covered in a white fur-like covering, moved quietly through the bushes.

***

Back in the room, Professor Teabag and Sophie settled comfortably into the plush leather sofa. "Now," said Professor Teabag seductively, "surely you have noticed another similarity which has been hidden from us by the naughty wicked evil Church through the ages?"

"No" she exclaimed.

"Well, my dear, let me explain. Your name is Sophie, which as we all know from secret documents hidden in the reading material in the Vatican toilets, is from the Greek word meaning "Wisdom". Now, my fair one, we are both sitting on a sofa. Do you see the connection?"

"Oh yes," Sophia exclaimed breathlessly. "You are so big and strong and wise and the bad Church is so wicked and naughty."

"Well, we had better get back to the puzzle at hand before things get out of hand," Professor Teabag said teasingly

***

Outside, it was a dark and stormy night, and the form of a white figure, whose pink fleshy body was covered in a white fur-like covering, moved hungrily towards the window.

***

Back in the room, Professor Teabag explained the mystery.

"Now, my dear, let's examine the figures on this computer screen.

2X
EIS
DZOOM

If you look carefully and take every second letter, you find that it spells X I D O M."

"Oh yes, Professor," exclaimed Sophie breathlessly.

"Now, if you remember that, at this part of the story, we know that we are in the south of France. So, let's exchange the letter "X" with "F" for France, because as secret pirate maps show, X marks the spot that we are in. Now we are left with FIDOM. Now, because it is Monday, which starts with "M", we can delete that from the end of the word, which leaves us with ..."

***

Outside, it was a dark and stormy night, and the form of a white figure, whose pink fleshy body was covered in a white fur-like covering, moved desperately towards the window. The leather choker around his neck, bright with silver studs, shone magnificently in the moonlight.

***

"FIDO", Sophie ejaculated.

Just then, Fido the white poodle came bounding over the window sill into Sophie's lap. Dirty paw prints covered her short red dress and soft tanned legs.

"Now, my dear, we had better take you upstairs to the bathroom and get you cleaned up," Professor Teabag splurted breathlessly.

"Yes, Professor, we must," agreed Sophie agreeably.

Just as they left the room, the display on the computer screen refreshed. The door on the right of the screen opened and an elbow appeared from the right, covering the little gold box...
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
Ah - that made my morning.

[SIGHS]

Now back to the Sacrament cam.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
anglicanrascal: Thanks for clearing that up for me!
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Anglicanrascal:

Rossweisse // now I understand!
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 
Can I just say: this is the best thread that SoF has had. Ever.

Oh, and thanks Ruth, re. the sig. Unfortunately, it now means I can't change it without causing minor chaos.

God is still in the box, incidentally.
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
Disturbed by the Da Vinci Code lettering that 'appeared' a couple of days ago, I fired an email to the Brothers and received this response:

quote:

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The power outage we had caused the webcam to reset. It should be okay now.

In Our Eucharistic Lord,
Brother John

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Hah! You'd have thought they'd dream up a better explanation that that. Don't be fooled. It's a cover-up for something much more sinister, as Anglican Rascal has discovered.

[Edited to see if scrolling could be fixed.]

[ 10. March 2005, 15:32: Message edited by: Anselmina ]
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Truly it is a sign of the end times that even the Monks of Adoration are not to be trusted. *sigh*
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
Oh dear....I have problems seeing the words "Brother John" and not thinking of that Chris De Burgh song on a certain man by that name giving in to carnal temptation. You don't think he used the webcam there for other purposes do you?
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
The MW cleaning lady wanders in, using her Mobcap to dust and muttering to herself...

"I thought maybe this new crowd would be a little neater, what with only using tealights and having those worship halls that look so clean and empty, like airport waiting rooms, but no, it's still stuff left any old place..."

Coming across anglicanrascal's abandoned work, she picks it up.

"Now see, this obviously should have been filed with the St Bastard's newsletters, but no, they just leave stuff lying around anywhere..."

...


...


...


"Oh. More of that! Now where did those boxes get put when we moved the stuff from the MW cellars to these new catacombs? Probably near the pile of empty gin bottles waiting for recycling pick-up."

Giving a quick dusting to the flat-panel display of the Blessed Sacrament Webcam, the cleaning lady leaves the room.
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
There's a shadow over the picture....should I be afraid? Cause it does give a kind of "Uh, oh, he's coming back!" sort of affect.

[ 04. March 2005, 12:09: Message edited by: Og: Thread Killer ]
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by dj_ordinaire:
Can I just say: this is the best thread that SoF has had. Ever.

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No, it isn't. It's great but not nearly as funny as hermit's thread about which gun was the best to buy for a purpose I've now forgotten. He'd meant to start on his gun-fanciers board, but started it in Heaven accidentally. Several people weighed in with opinions, demonstrating the depth and breadth of the experience of ship posters vis-a-vis firearms. It went hither and yon and was just generally fetal-position-renderingly funny.

It was tragically lost in a flood a while back.

AM: thanks for getting Brother J to clear things up. I kept thinking "DOOM"? "DOOM"?
 

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Posted by The Bede's American Successor (# 5042) on :
 
This thread appears to be the Ecclesiantics version of GIN.

Laudate Dominum!
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
The door is open, but all is DARK beyond it. And only one of the candles is lit!
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
It's the altar candle that isn't lit, which makes sense, as there's nothing on the altar and nothing going on in the chapel. (Does anything ever happen in the chapel I wonder?)

I wish they'd bring the monstrance back.
 

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Posted by anglicanrascal (# 3412) on :
 
Maybe (just maybe) the Ship could finance an advertising game/marketing project.

The first person to appear in front of the webcam with "Visit forum.ship-of-fools.com" and their username could win $500?

So, whaddayathink?

Pax,
ar
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by RuthW:
It's the altar candle that isn't lit, which makes sense, as there's nothing on the altar and nothing going on in the chapel. (Does anything ever happen in the chapel I wonder?)

I wish they'd bring the monstrance back.

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quote:

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Originally posted by anglicanrascal:
Maybe (just maybe) the Ship could finance an advertising game/marketing project.

The first person to appear in front of the webcam with "Visit forum.ship-of-fools.com" and their username could win $500?

So, whaddayathink?

Pax,
ar

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quote:

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Originally posted by Foaming Draught:

quote:

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Originally posted by anglicanrascal:
Maybe (just maybe) the Ship could finance an advertising game/marketing project.

The first person to appear in front of the webcam with "Visit forum.ship-of-fools.com" and their username could win $500?

So, whaddayathink?

Pax,
ar

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Will it be valid if a layman does it?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Something softer, more moody...

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Erin lighting?


 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by anglicanrascal:

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Something softer, more moody...

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Erin lighting?

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Not THAT moody.

Rossweisse // thinking more in terms of dimmer switches
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
The DOOR! It's OPEN! (No, not JC's door -- the other door!)
 

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Posted by anglicanrascal (# 3412) on :
 
It's opened and shut about four times in as many minutes. They seem to be in a bit of a flap!
 

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Posted by ecumaniac (# 376) on :
 
I wonder if the monks know about this thread
 

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Posted by anglicanrascal (# 3412) on :
 
I bet they do: I bet they open and shut the door and see how many posts they can get each time!
 

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Posted by Benedictus (# 1215) on :
 
I wonder if they time it with the webcam, since it refreshes every minute. "Quick, while the camera's off! Shut the door! Ha, ha, ha!" Or, even better, "Put the monstrance out!" 2 minutes pass. "Now move it!"
 

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Posted by Foaming Draught (# 9134) on :
 
I've bookmarked the page. What's the status of the bookmark? Is it an accident or substance? What happens when I close down Firefox?
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 
"The Sacraments were not ordained of Christ to be gazed upon or to be carried about, but that we should duly use them. And in such only as worthily receive the same, have they a wholesome effect or operation: but they that receive them unworthily, purchase to themselves damnation, as Saint Paul saith."

So there.
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
Looked through the door and saw a window...the implications are staggering.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Yikes, Og!

The door's open now and I see a hint of a glimmer of light.
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
That's an aluminum bar in the middle of a window....or it's Sponge Bob on a waffle.

I can't be certain.

Must pray harder...must pray harder.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
I checked at about 5 pm Florida time, and the artificial light seemed to be on already. Hmmmmm...
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
Okely-dokely, the gloves are off ...

I'm pleased to announce that a Ned Flanders Air Freshener (for your car) will be sent to the first BSW-er who can send Simon or I a screen grab of a monk celebrating the eucharist in the chapel. I already have the shadowy outline of a body behind the door - not good enough!

Those email addresses:
simon@shipoffools.com
steve@shipoffools.com

[ 10. March 2005, 12:19: Message edited by: Ancient Mariner ]
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Heck - isn't that door frustratingly tantalising?

The promise of a Ned air freshener is not going to help my addiction to this webcam at all.

How long has it been up? Do you think they'll eventually forget that it's on and come wandering past in their pyjamas or summat?

K.
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by anglicanrascal:
I bet they do: I bet they open and shut the door and see how many posts they can get each time!

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Are we behind the round window or the square window this morning, Brother Ignatius?
 

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Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
The slight pause betwen the text loading and the image loading is too much to bear.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Last time I checked the BSW, I got the image first. A special blessing, I'm sure!
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Og: Thread Killer:
Looked through the door and saw a window...the implications are staggering.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Viola:
How long has it been up? Do you think they'll eventually forget that it's on and come wandering past in their pyjamas or summat?

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quote:

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Originally posted by RuthW:
Last time I checked the BSW, I got the image first. A special blessing, I'm sure!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Siegfried:
Oooh! The door is open!!

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quote:

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Originally posted by jlg:
Perhaps because one doesn't think of monks as hanging up decorative mirrors?

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Not even Episcopalian monks?
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
Looks like a mirror to me, too.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Well, these are Catholic monks, but I figure they could have a mirror in the anteroom or sacristy so that the celebrant could make sure he's got his stole on straight.
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
We had one in my last church for that purpose. I suspect so that Father Probablygay could make sure his moustache was properly turned...

[ 11. March 2005, 22:18: Message edited by: Laura ]
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
This is very cool. The boss is gone, I'm getting my desk cleared off and looking at the BSW, and the organist just came in to practice Bach.
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
The light! It's bright! Must have switched on the artificial ones...
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
They've just turned the light on. And not before time - it was getting very murky.

What time is that where they are then? I'm in a muddle with my clocks.

K.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
They're on Eastern Standard Time (east coast, US). It's 6:35 pm there right now.
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
Sorry folks! What I thought was a monstrance was that box with a door sitting on the table. I just looked up monstrance and see I was monstrously wrong. What is that, an aumbry?
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Well, the door is open, it's dark in the room beyond, and there's a thin horizontal glimmer of light visible.

I vote mirror.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by RuthW:
Well, these are Catholic monks, but I figure they could have a mirror in the anteroom or sacristy so that the celebrant could make sure he's got his stole on straight.

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But this isn't a proper church or monastery, it's a little
ranch house in Florida.

(Dangit! The other room has been dark and suddenly the lights are on in the chapel, but no sign of a monk. Grrrr. These guys are toying with us, I'm sure of it!)

Anyway, I suspect this is a converted bedroom or dining room or something, so that door opens into a hallway or another room.
Besides, mirrors don't have sashes inside the frames, especially horizontal ones and also that piece of molding that goes under the sill (can't remember the particular name for it). That's a window, folks, IMNSHO.

[ETA: My, my, my look at all the crossposts! ]

[ 11. March 2005, 22:40: Message edited by: jlg ]
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Laura:
Sorry folks! What I thought was a monstrance was that box with a door sitting on the table. I just looked up monstrance and see I was monstrously wrong. What is that, an aumbry?

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That's the tabernacle. God-in-a-box.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ancient Mariner:
Okely-dokely, the gloves are off ...

I'm pleased to announce that a Ned Flanders Air Freshener (for your car) will be sent to the first BSW-er who can send Simon or I a screen grab of a monk celebrating the eucharist in the chapel....

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quote:

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Originally posted by jlg:

quote:

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Originally posted by Laura:
Sorry folks! What I thought was a monstrance was that box with a door sitting on the table. I just looked up monstrance and see I was monstrously wrong. What is that, an aumbry?

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That's the tabernacle. God-in-a-box.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Laura:
Sorry folks! What I thought was a monstrance was that box with a door sitting on the table. I just looked up monstrance and see I was monstrously wrong. What is that, an aumbry?

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This was my screenshot of the monstrance*.

I've only seen it twice so far. There is a list of times linked from the page, but they also say there are only three of them and so sometimes they're too busy to let Him out to play.

* It looks more like one of those 18th century ornate clocks to me, but I'll take theit word for it.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Thank you, Ann, thank you, thank you, thank you! Praaaaise Jeeesus.......!!

At long last I've caught a glimpse of Our Blessed Lord on this dratted webcam thingie - I was beginning to think the monks were indeed playing some sort of evil game with us.......

Ian J. (who is now going to go and have a stiff drink and lie down.....)
 

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Posted by The Bede's American Successor (# 5042) on :
 
Definitely, the BS webcam thread is the new GIN thread around these here parts.
 

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Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
I'm wondering if the thing we can see in the back room isn't a cupboard of some sort, painted white (like everything else here, it seems). It looks as though it has a handle half way up.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Have they lost the light switch?
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
Who needs light when you've got a Caravaggio-esque light beam from stage right???
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
Oh dear. If it wasn't for the reassuring sanctuary lamp I'd be tempted to say "Jesus has left the building"...
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Indeed.

I mean - right now - if you didn't know what the camera was pointing at - what would you take as a guess?
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
I reckon they've just locked on to a UFO.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
I hope we are all busy writing our stories about the viewing and sending them in, as others have done? When you explore the sight, you come across a collection of them.
I am sure I will get round to it one day, when I am not busy and when my internet time is not so taken up with the Ship!
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
Well looking at this the best time to clock a monk is 0730 EST. Most of the comments are cringeworthy - I wholly recommend a visit here to get your fill.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
LIGHT!
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
Top of the pile so far reads:

quote:

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The first time we visited my 6 year old son Austin and I sat and were mesmerized. He extended his arms toward my laptop screen to give Jesus a big hug. He definitely felt the power of Christ coming thru the computer screen.

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quote:

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Brother John, In my quest to see a monk on your monk-cam, I have set up a web ring of a few friends of mine to watch the monk-cam at most hours of the day. This is the exciting part. Sister Sarah saw a monk! I was not fortunate enough to lay eyes on him, but I know you guys are out there! Thank you for putting your web-cam up. We love it!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Viola:
Aaaaaaaargh!

I just saw a monk!

But I couldn't remember how to do a screen grab in time.

Bugger bugger bugger!

K.

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quote:

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Originally posted by jlg:
I think they got tired of us arguing about whether that was a window, a mirror, or a cupboard on the other side of the door.

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quote:

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Brother John, In my quest to see a monk on your monk-cam, I have set up a web ring of a few friends of mine to watch the monk-cam at most hours of the day. This is the exciting part. Sister Sarah saw a monk! I was not fortunate enough to lay eyes on him, but I know you guys are out there!

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quote:

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Originally posted by lazystudent:
Maybe they were just dusting (the webcam? Jesus?). Nah, they must have been playing with us. Everyone knows that men don't dust.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Bishops Finger:
Now that we can't see the altar, wherever are they going to put the monstrance? Surely they don't intend to stick it on top of the tabernacle?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Chapelhead:
Perhaps Jesus' mother told him that he had to clean his room because she's got someone visiting on the 25th.

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Why? Is there going to be another Annunciation, and so another Saviour? Or does Gabriel pop round every year just to say hello and ask how things are going - some sort of proxy-parental access visit?

There are some major theological implications to this
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Am I totally out of it, or is that white cloth on top of Jesus' house new?
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Nah - that's always been there.

It's more (or less) noticable in different lights though.

K.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Oh. Hmmm - actually maybe.

And perhaps I've been eating too much cheese - but I'm sure I saw the shadowy figure of someone in the dark, before they turned the lights back on.

Wasn't really screen-grab-able though.

K.
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
And still the Ned Flanders Air Freshener goes unclaimed on my desk.

There has been trickery afoot, mind you. Anglican Rascal sent me a screen grab with Brother Craig elevating the host.

Was this the moment we had all waited for?

Well, the fact that the Mona Lisa was smiling gently through the slightly-opened door (how long must we wait, Lord, before we can see through that door again?) provided the merest hint that 'Brother Craig' had been Photoshopped among us.



Do a penance, AR.

[ 17. March 2005, 14:58: Message edited by: Ancient Mariner ]
 

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Posted by Hooker's Trick (# 89) on :
 
I still have not seen Jesus.

But I did find some very diverting photos where you can actually see the monks. It seems that the community consists of 2 monks, one of whom wrote a book about Catholics on the Internet and the other lost a great deal of weight and wrote a book about.

Celebrities in our midst, dear brethren.
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
Oh, bless them. They've had to move alot, and are they serious! I'll pony up $50 -- I'll be happy to coordinate a collection for these guys. They seem totally genuine and are top-notch value for money. A ship contingent could sponsor them. Seriously -- I mean, look at this: Brother Universe
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Wahoo! Success! An actual monk (plus another monk's shoulder)!
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
jlg - welcome to the elect!

Did you get the screenshot? Or are you, like me, condemned to people not believing you?

Get that Flanders freshener ready AM!

K.
 

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Posted by Ginga (# 1899) on :
 
Page 15 of those photos.

There isn't really a Cardinal Sin, is there?
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I got a screenshot using my cruddy methods. Whether I can surmount the technical difficulties and get proof to AM is currently under investigation.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ginga:
Page 15 of those photos.

There isn't really a Cardinal Sin, is there?

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Yes there is. He's easily googled.
 

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Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
It's all gone very blue?
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
And now that we have transmission again, there is a little statue. I can't quite tell what it is or if it's actually on the altar or if it's to the right of the tabernacle.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Aha! I caught another monk at 1:14 EST.
 

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Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
It's not a very small monk is it? Or is the room much bigger than one would think?
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
The one I caught or the little statue?

Actually, I'm thinking that the little statue appears to have something to do with that slanted surface now visible. Perhaps it is part of a prie-dieu or some sort of lectern-type device?

A little angel? St Joseph?
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Dunno, but the cloth on top of Jesus' house is now dangling off the left side a wee bit more. I'll have to wait for the overheads to come on tonight before I hope to see the statue in more detail.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
I thought it might be St Joseph too. Please, please not a Jesus Action Figure...
 

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Posted by Siegfried (# 29) on :
 
Score!
Tabernacle is veild, monstrance is out, and the little staue is off to one side!

Sieg
 

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Posted by rosamundi (# 2495) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
I thought it might be St Joseph too. Please, please not a Jesus Action Figure...

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quote:

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Originally posted by Laura:
jlg: Can I help with you figuring how to e-mail the screen shot to someone who can post it? I'm dying to see your monks!

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Laura, I have seen the jpegs from jlg (blessed are those who have not seen and yet still believe...).

I've have asked Simon to post them as soon as he can find time. We're pretty flat out on the 1000th Mystery Worshipper promotion at the moment.


 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Anyone else just get a scruffy looking chap in a T-shirt?



How many of these jpgs would you like AM?

K.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
A monk! I've just seen a monk!

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I got a shot of that one, too.

But I missed the t-shirt monk spotted by Viola. Rats.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
My screen grabs come out as pdf files and at this time of night I have no idea how to turn them into jpgs. So I've sent my T-Shirt man to Ancient Mariner & Simon. Perhaps we can start a little gallery!

K.
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ancient Mariner:
Laura, I have seen the jpegs from jlg (blessed are those who have not seen and yet still believe...).

I've have asked Simon to post them as soon as he can find time. We're pretty flat out on the 1000th Mystery Worshipper promotion at the moment.

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AM, you have slept in my house and partaken of my hospitality! I demand a jpeg instanter. What care I for 1000 Mystery Worshippers? Or I may stay an unbeliever forever.




[ 20. March 2005, 00:22: Message edited by: Laura ]
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
The GI Joe is gone.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
I've got a bunch of website space I'm not using. If anyone wants to send me screenshots from the BSW, I'd be happy to put them up.

Edited to add: And I'd put them up immediately. None of this waiting around for other, less important things.

[ 20. March 2005, 02:51: Message edited by: RuthW ]
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Blessed Sacrament Webcam

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This is too dreary. Nothing but The Box and a doily on top of it, plus a couple of candles.

The fun and the mystery of The Great Debate("It's a window!" "You twit, it's a mirror!") are gone. It seems to me that the least they could do would be to paint a terribly overwrought triptych behind it, or something along those lines.

By the way, I vote for Margaret's theory that the Prisoner was attempting to escape. Perhaps we could work up a little "Escape from Colditz" variation here.

Rossweisse // I don't believe in monks; I never see any (o blest are they...)
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
OK - this works in preview post. If it works in real life as well, then I shall feel very smug and will rashly offer to display any other 'webcam moments' for other shipmates!

T shirt man

K.
 

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Posted by Benedictus (# 1215) on :
 
Works for me, Viola.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
A select few screen grabs.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Show off!
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Viola, if you right click the image from the webcam, there should be a "Save Image As ..." option (or similar wording for other browsers). This will save just the webcam picture, not the whole screen and you won't have to crop it.

Ancient Mariner, if you want to use any of the images later, feel free.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
So it does! How marvellous. Ta.

I knew there must be a way.

(btw - for mac users it is of course 'control click')

K.
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
I can't help but feel a little defiled at looking at others' (wonderful) monkpics before seeing for myself - something akin to opening all the doors on one's chocolate Advent calendar at once, or eating Creme Eggs before Easter. I've jumped the gun - I think I need to go to Confession!

"I has not seen, nor 'ere heard..."
 

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Posted by Zach82 (# 3208) on :
 
The little man in the right corner is gone.

Zach
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 4487) on :
 
I cannot believe I am being sucked into watching this.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Many thanks for the photos, Ann!

I have a feeling 'T-shirt Monk' may be Brother John....any other guesses?

Ian J. (seeking light relief after the longest Palm Sunday Mass I've ever been to).
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
I got a shot of the box open and the monk doing something with something very shiny and metal.
I'm an Anabaptist, so I have no idea what it is. The camera now shows that thing.

I've sent the photos to Viola.
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
Ohh....that would be a moonstrance?

And I just realised, my shot shows inside the little door....

[ 20. March 2005, 18:11: Message edited by: Og: Thread Killer ]
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
That would indeed be a monstrance.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
The monstrance is on the altar, and the thing I earlier misdescribed as a doily (it seems to be more along the lines of a holy tea towel)is hanging down over the open door of Our Lord's Cell.

Thank you for the screen grab information -- I have now captured it! And thank you folks for sharing your shots. (Doesn't it look a bit as though T-Shirt Man is fleeing Our Lord's remonstrations? He does look sheepish -- TSM, that is, not Jesus.)

Rossweisse // this is so exciting!
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
Hey, I got excited....I saw a guy...I actually saw a guy....and I saw within the box too.

Gosh, I need a life.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
I saw him putting Jesus to bed!

I've updated my screen grabs - I may have to date-stamp them.
 

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Posted by Peronel (# 569) on :
 
Got him! Perfect full-frontal at the moment of muffin-removal.
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
Ann for some excellent monk-snooping!
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
I am SO envious!


 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
And here is a link to the part of my webspace which currently includes T-shirt man along with Og's pics.

K.

[ 25. March 2005, 00:27: Message edited by: Viola ]
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Ok, I'll send my Word file to Viola and see if she can post the pics.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Not much action so far today...


 

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Posted by Hooker's Trick (# 89) on :
 
Technical question: why can't Jesus stay in the Monstrance? Can't they just veil it and put Him away at night?

For those who tire of waiting, I give you Blessed Sacrament Webcam, with Jesus in.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
I'd guess it's just not all that comfortable for Him. No doubt the Wee Hoosie is much more comfy for long hours. I'm sure the security aspect is much the same.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
I miss being able to see the door....<sigh>
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
In the absence of so much as even a fly - and yes the recent radical absence even of the door has removed my last hope of alteration-based excitement - I wonder if we shouldn't run a sweepstake (proceeds to a charity such as the Organ Fund) - on how long it will take for the obervation

quote:

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Our Web site has 1,476 Pages and Growing!

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to hit 1500 pages . The mind boggles at the xcitement of wading through those pages. Finnegans Wake eat yer heart out!

[ 23. March 2005, 05:21: Message edited by: Zappa ]
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Hooker's Trick:
For those who tire of waiting, I give you Blessed Sacrament Webcam, with Jesus in.

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Now I'm in a quandary. Which is the One True Webcam?
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
The second one is too modern, too good looking. It reeks of the whore of Babylon.

I feel like Cromwell just looking at it.
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
I am reliably informed by the staff at BSW II that their websac refreshes at the blistering rate of every eight seconds - - though this isn't borne out by the clock above the image.
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ancient Mariner:
I am reliably informed by the staff at BSW II that their websac refreshes at the blistering rate of every eight seconds - - though this isn't borne out by the clock above the image.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep:
Where is that monstrance located, though? And will there be the chance of catching clergy toddling about? 'Cause if not, I'll keep up with Jesus' doings in Flordia, tyvm.

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It's not exactly clear, but I think it is located at the Convent of Divine Love, which is a convent of The Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters. So you might not see clergy, but you might see a nun in a fetching pink habit.

Deborah
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
The tabernacle's veiled, but there's no monstrance - where's Jesus?
 

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Posted by rosamundi (# 2495) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
The tabernacle's veiled, but there's no monstrance - where's Jesus?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
The tabernacle's veiled, but there's no monstrance - where's Jesus?

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The Vigil Lamp is burning, which indicates that Jesus is still inside the tabernacle. I assume it's veiled as part of preparation for the Triduum. When I popped into my RC church this afternoon I discovered that Jesus had left the building - the tabernacle was open and empty.
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
SCORE! A monk! I got a monk!


Oh NOOOO! except I had to open a separate window to do it and I'm not sure it saved, I couldn't copy it anywhere!


He was a brown-clad one, turning away from the altar, so you could see a shoulder, torso and a bit of chin.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Deep joy - but which webcam were you looking at?

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
The Original and One True webcam.
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
Rear candle burning perilously low. Still no flies.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
2 more monk pics!

Will add them to webspace soon.

jlg - I'm still figuring yours out. Anyone else who feels confident about extracting pics from word files is welcome to have a go!

K.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Quick! Look!

Long shot with last supper?

Who's up. Who knows about these things?

K.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Looks like the Last Supper to me. Reminds me of Christmas nativity scenes.
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Yes indeed. And very reminiscent of a Nativity scene as Ruth said.

Thank you for alerting me, Viola -- I feel particularly blessed.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Ho hum. Obsession is a time consuming thing.
 

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Posted by Zach82 (# 3208) on :
 
Oh my gosh! There are little men eating in front of the altar! Who knew the monks were so little?

Zach
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
I just got a shot of what seems to be a t-shirted arm heading out the door.

Do these guys know we in particular are watching this?
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
And... door shut again.

He didn't put the light on. I wonder what he was doing in there...
 

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Posted by Zach82 (# 3208) on :
 
Glory! I got to see the monstrance for the first time!

Zach
 

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Posted by FutureFr (# 9145) on :
 
Me too! I'm so excited. Could anyone explain to me why the Tabernacle is covered when the Monstrance is out? And what is the deal with the (what I assume to be) the mini Last Supper?
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
Well, the Last Supper thing is rather obvious the night before Good Friday.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by RuthW:
Now I'm in a quandary. Which is the One True Webcam?

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quote:

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Originally posted by RuthW:
Looks like the Last Supper to me. Reminds me of Christmas nativity scenes.

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Tacky...

It's late on Maundy Thursday, yet the little door is still closed and the candle is still lit. Why haven't they cleared everything out? What are they THINKING?



And the little Last Supper scene is just unfortunate. Frankly, I had hoped for better from them.

Rossweisse // despite the evidence of T-Shirt Man

[ 25. March 2005, 03:42: Message edited by: Rossweisse ]
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Oh, goodness.

Can we all chip in and buy them a new ikon of the Last Supper?

I already sent some money for bricks, but I'd be willing to throw in some more change...
 

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Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Zach82:
Oh my gosh! There are little men eating in front of the altar! Who knew the monks were so little?

Zach

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Maybe Snow White invited the seven dwarves and some of their mates round for tea ?
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
New camera angle alert!


 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
The tea-party's over, then. But they haven't stripped the altar!
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Nor have they taken Jesus away to his Triduum hidey-hole.

ETA: Perhaps they don't like to have an "empty tomb" until after He dies on Good Friday?

[ 25. March 2005, 11:44: Message edited by: jlg ]
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
There was a monk placing a crucifix on the altar a few minutes ago - I've got him! Now I MUST tear myself away and get ready for church...
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
There's a little hill with a cross over the candle.

I'm updating the screen grabs.

(If I knew how to make a shockwave, I'd be doing "Chapel, chapel, chapel, chapel, Monstrance! Monstrance!" ... "It's a monk, it's a monk!" ... by now.)
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Folks, I think they're doing a TV interview now - a monk plus another chap with a camera in there, plus they're moving the webcam.

And I've got several screen grabs.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Now there's a young woman in there with a monk. Hm...
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 4487) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Wesley J:
Now there's a young woman in there with a monk. Hm...

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Where did they go?!
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Got a couple of screen shots. Now there's no crucifix, but still the hill.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Yes, indeed, where did they go?

Erm, sorry...

I'll try and send the screen grabs to jlg so that she can put 'em up on her site, if she likes.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 4487) on :
 
I think I'm looking at the wrong thing!! What's the link to where I should be looking?!?
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
It looks as though Simon (or Ancient Mariner) has put the link on the main ship page for us. (Top line next to "The Pope is in Rome.

And a sneaky monk must have put the crucifix back while I wasn't looking.

[A clue as to where on the front page.]

[ 25. March 2005, 14:56: Message edited by: Ann ]
 

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Posted by The Bede's American Successor (# 5042) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
(If I knew how to make a shockwave, I'd be doing "Chapel, chapel, chapel, chapel, Monstrance! Monstrance!" ... "It's a monk, it's a monk!" ... by now.)

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But how are you going to turn a view of a chapel into a badger, like what happens to some elves or footie players?
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
Yes, there's something about a monk...
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Wesley J:
I'll try and send the screen grabs to jlg so that she can put 'em up on her site, if she likes.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Wesley J:
Folks, I think they're doing a TV interview now - a monk plus another chap with a camera in there, plus they're moving the webcam.

And I've got several screen grabs.

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They're online now thanks to Ann. (Should anyone be interested. )

ETA: Thanks, jlg. Got mixed up there.

[ 25. March 2005, 18:18: Message edited by: Wesley J ]
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
I've got screen grabs from Wesley J and Margaret up now.

I've a feeling the next action will be around 3:00 their time (Florida?), which will be 8:00 GMT.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 4487) on :
 
I obviously just keep missing the fun... that was what I was looking at.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
I always kinda feel Jesus is giving a 'thumbs up' in the painting with his right hand.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Do you think they've calculated it so that the candle will go out at 3:00?
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
I tried the link to the new and alternative webcam (I think they probably have a praise band at Benediction....), but fell foul of the wretched plug-in wotsit.

I duly repent, therefore, with fasting and prayer, and return to the Original and One True Webcam.

Oh, and blessed be the screen-grab providers....

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Things are moving!
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Coming up on 5 pm local time, and the candle is still lit. I like the way they've zoomed in on the tabernacle; it seems appropriate for the moment, though I hope they don't leave it that way.
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 4487) on :
 
YES YES YES!!! ITS A MONK!!!!!
 

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Posted by Lesedi (# 5234) on :
 
Rats!!

I tried to save a picture of a monk adjusting the covering on the tabernacle but I failed in my efforts! The saved picture is simply the covered tabernacle/monstrance/whatever it is.

And this is the first time I've actually seen a monk. Maybe it's my Good Friday penance...

Cherie
 

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Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
I'm confused. It's Good Friday; the tabernacle is covered; the candle is still lit.
What's going on?
 

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Posted by Zach82 (# 3208) on :
 
Well, the candle is the candle of the presence, which is never put out. And images and tabernacles are usuall shrouded after Palm Sunday.

Zach
 

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Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
As distinguished from a tabernacle candle, which would not be alight at this point?
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Zach82:
Well, the candle is the candle of the presence, which is never put out.

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Huh? Last night the priest emptied the aumbry and blew out the candle in my parish. (No altar of repose for us this year, though. ) What is the candle of the presence? And why would it be lit when Jesus has left the building?
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
Do you think they've calculated it so that the candle will go out at 3:00?

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As one of the semi-pseudo-sacristans* at my church, I'd estimate that vigil candle has quite a few hours left, maybe even close to a full day. And it is now 5:40pm in Florida.

*(Little old church ladies who attend daily mass and get distracted by noticing that the candles will need to be replaced soon, the altars linens aren't hanging straight, and everything the server(s) do wrong, followed by a quiet and polite catfight in the sacristy over the correct way to purify, clean up, and get things set up for the next mass.)
 

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Posted by Zach82 (# 3208) on :
 
Well, in the Methodist Church, a lit candle is always present as a symbol of the presence of the Holy Spirit. I had no idea it was different up the candle.

Zach
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by RuthW:

quote:

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Originally posted by Zach82:
Well, the candle is the candle of the presence, which is never put out.

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Huh? Last night the priest emptied the aumbry and blew out the candle in my parish. (No altar of repose for us this year, though. ) What is the candle of the presence? And why would it be lit when Jesus has left the building?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Pânts:
YES YES YES!!! ITS A MONK!!!!!

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Hmmm... Now - just a moment... Who was it that was mocking me for getting excited about a monk sighting a few days ago?

Oh yes - I remember...

K.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Crucifix now on top of box btw.

K.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
It's getting very dark there, and the artificial light's not on.
 

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Posted by rosamundi (# 2495) on :
 
It's now pitch dark with just the glow of the sanctuary lamp to show Jesus is still there.

Deborah

P.S. I have a screenshot of a monk - who do I send it to? And how?

[ 25. March 2005, 22:44: Message edited by: rosamundi ]
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
So why is the tabernacle not being open and empty? And what's with the light still burning? What kind of monks ARE these guys? Baptist?

Rossweisse //
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
This thread just gets better and better.

Thank you to all those keeping vigil and hosting pictures for those of us of lesser strength.
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Y'know, without Jesus' Nightlight on, the webcam would be nothing but a black blotch, so that might be part of the reason...
 

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Posted by GloriaGloriaGloria (# 8017) on :
 
How have I not read this thread before?

BSM is going to be my new addiction, once Jesus comes back.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
This is getting more and more interesting. Thanks for the latest screen grabs, Ann. DRAMATIC!
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
And now Jesus has disappeared from the wall. Is this symbolic - or are the decorators in?
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
They stripped the chapel last night. I got the screen grabs.

I'll probably miss the fun tomorrow - they'll either do it just after midnight their time, or when I'm at church.

[ 26. March 2005, 21:10: Message edited by: Ann ]
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
It's now all rather overexposed, coming from the upper left. Is this what angels look life from off camera?
 

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Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 
The dazzling light of Christ's resurrection?
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
It's nearly nine on Easter morning in Florida, daylight's streaming on, the lamp's almost burnt down, the tabernacle's still veiled - are the monks having a lie-in?
 

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Posted by Chapelhead (# 1143) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
It's nearly nine on Easter morning in Florida, daylight's streaming on, the lamp's almost burnt down, the tabernacle's still veiled - are the monks having a lie-in?

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Perhaps they've been Raptured.
 

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Posted by Viola (# 20) on :
 
Heavens!

What time do these monks get up?

It must be afternoon there by now.

K.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I think the sanctuary lamp went dead sometime during the night Friday/Saturday. At some point I realized that a bit of the metal support stand was catching reflected light just about where I last saw the flame.

The whole thing is very odd. If the tabernacle is actually empty, the door should be open so everyone can see that it is empty. If the tabernacle isn't empty, the sanctuary lamp should be lit and the veil removed.

And yes, Jesus should be resurrected and back in his box by now.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Raptured? Oh, I do hope not - this thread is far too much fun......

....and if they have been Raptured, how come the rest of us are still here?

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
I caught a T-Shirt replacing the candle (I thought it had gone out; now the flame's at the top).

It must be just past one o'clock where they are.

If these are just monks, perhaps they've had to go to a church to get some fresh Jesus.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Local time here (both me and Florida monks) is currently 1:30pm EST.

I just got a screengrab of a shadowy closeup of part of someone's head in the foreground (which caught my eye while I was typing up some impassioned drivel to post in Purgatory ) and suddenly the painting is back, the tabernacle is unveiled, and ... well... I can't tell if the lamp is lit or not. Actually, it doesn't look like it to me.

I missed t-shirt man. Rats.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
And the door-frame has returned as well!

What's all this with T-shirts? Don't these monks wear their habit all the time - or have they been invaded by a praise band?

Ian J.
 

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Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
I have a screenshot of a monk, facing the camera and wiping something with a white cloth...


 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
It's back to pretty much the original camera angle; I wonder if they'll leave it that way. The monstrance is out, and the door is open.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
He wasn't wiping something, he was in the process of unfolding the corporal (the square white altar cloth that goes under anything containing a consecrated host).

I caught a series of four shots:

* monk at tabernacle
* monk lights altar candle
* monk unfolds corporal (same one sophs saw)
* monk gone, monstrance on altar
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
You know, there are three monks there, worshipping their little socks off, and all I can do is crow over the screen grabs. Does that make me a bad person?
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I think I've only ever seen one of them.

And I trust that they are worshipping their little socks off out of a desire to know God, in which case our enjoyment in catching them in the act shouldn't really be a problem for them. They did install the webcam after all.

On the other hand, if catching them in the act makes you feel guilty somehow....
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
I still maintain that these chaps are just Southern Baptists, having us on. There is no other explanation for some of this stuff. (That includes the Cheesy Jesus portrait.)

But at least they've given back the doorframe. I suppose that makes up for something.
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
Looks like somebody left the lights on overnight. All the dramatic natural light of the morning is missing.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Wesley J:
Folks, I think they're doing a TV interview now - a monk plus another chap with a camera in there, plus they're moving the webcam.

And I've got several screen grabs.

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Thanks to Ann, I realised that my screen grabs(hosted by Ann) must be from the time when they did an interview with a newspaper from Florida.

The girl on the pic may be their journalist, Lauren Glenn. Compare the camera position in the screen grabs with the photograph in the article.

Exciting! - Hey folks, we're doing really well there!
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
Far be it from me to divert attention for too long from the BSW - but I've discovered this webcam which claims to be at the 'Seacoast Church' somewhere in the US.

The blurb reads: 'No matter where you are along your journey - whether you're just checking out this "church thing" and the claims of Jesus Christ or you're looking to strengthen your relationship with Christ - that you will feel right at home here at Seacoast Church webcam.'

But I can't 'feel right at home' if they don't tell me the location of Seacoast Church, why the webcam is placed where it is - and what is being built on the building site opposite.


 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
That's an odd one.

I will stick with the BSW, where at the moment there is dim natural light, and the door to house right appears to be open.
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
Watching a live shot of a backhoe....doesn't compare to the BSW.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ancient Mariner:
Far be it from me to divert attention for too long from the BSW - but I've discovered this webcam which claims to be at the 'Seacoast Church' somewhere in the US.

The blurb reads: 'No matter where you are along your journey - whether you're just checking out this "church thing" and the claims of Jesus Christ or you're looking to strengthen your relationship with Christ - that you will feel right at home here at Seacoast Church webcam.'

But I can't 'feel right at home' if they don't tell me the location of Seacoast Church, why the webcam is placed where it is - and what is being built on the building site opposite.

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Found the same blurb on this Seacoast Church website in Columbia, South Carolina. Google is your friend--I punched in "Seacoast Church" and "church thing".
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
Ruth W

What's strange is that there is no mention of the webcam on their website - as far as I can tell. So - webcam doesn't tell us about the church, the church website doesn't explain the webcam.


 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Og: Thread Killer:
Watching a live shot of a backhoe....doesn't compare to the BSW.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Hooker's Trick:
I saw dazzling rays of light, and concluded that at last I had found the True Webcam and that these were the Holy Rays shooting off the Host (kind of like this but in real life).

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Why is the Infant Jesus holding a tumbleweed in a cup?




 

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Posted by The Coot (# 220) on :
 
I hope they pull out all the stops for Corpus Christi!
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by The Coot:

quote:

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Originally posted by Hooker's Trick:
I saw dazzling rays of light, and concluded that at last I had found the True Webcam and that these were the Holy Rays shooting off the Host (kind of like this but in real life).

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Why is the Infant Jesus holding a tumbleweed in a cup?

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No, no, no.

That's a hedgehog that has got in to drink the Communion Wine. They're right buggers for it.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
The Mystery Door has been closed all day...
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
It's still closed, but the Most Blessed Sacrament is exposed as I write.

I wonder if Exposition will last a bit longer today, to facilitate the prayers of the faithful following the death of His Holiness?

Ian J.
 

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Posted by The Coot (# 220) on :
 
Also, 'cos it is Divine Mercy Sunday and the faithful need to say their prayers in front of the MSB to gain the full benefit thereof. (Actually I think saying them with the MSB in the holy Wendyhouse is still ok).
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Thank you, Coot - I should have read the Divine Mercy thread......(Divine Mercy Sunday is a new one on me - I don't think we have it in the C of E, though perhaps we need it as much as anyone....)

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
I clocked two monks last night.
 

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Posted by Laura (# 10) on :
 
Wow! I now can see the open door again. It's dark.

[ 08. April 2005, 02:01: Message edited by: Laura ]
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Hmmm, they've got the veil over the wee hoosie again, but no Monstrance. Is this in honour of His vicar's funeral or has someone eaten Jesus and they're having to send out for a fresh one?
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Wahoo! I finally saw the door open! No monks in sight, though.
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
God's light in perilous danger of being extinguished by darkness.
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
The veil is off! Is the period of mourning over?
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Oh, and while other monks make icons or honey or wine, these monks make CD clocks! Wondrous.
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Zappa:
God's light in perilous danger of being extinguished by darkness.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
I do wish they'd get better lighting for the evening hours...something a little less garish. How's He supposed to sleep in that?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Siegfried:

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
I do wish they'd get better lighting for the evening hours...something a little less garish. How's He supposed to sleep in that?

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Well, the door is shut, and I don't notice any windows, so that probably helps. Maybe He wears one of those sleep-masks as well?

Sieg

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quote:

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Originally posted by jlg:

quote:

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Originally posted by Siegfried:

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
I do wish they'd get better lighting for the evening hours...something a little less garish. How's He supposed to sleep in that?

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Well, the door is shut, and I don't notice any windows, so that probably helps. Maybe He wears one of those sleep-masks as well?

Sieg

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There are windows to the left; from the quality of the light and the little it seems to change angle during most of the day, I suspect they are north-facing. That would also mean that one is facing east when facing the tabernacle across the altar, which would be liturgically appropriate.

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Sorry--I meant there are no windows in His house, not the room the house is in.

Sieg
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
I'll never again look at a tabernacle in quite the same way.
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
I'm getting a message from Bill Gates saying he can't find the requested web site .... help
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
Ah no - all is well. Candle is re-lit, towel is gone, and so too has Bill Gates.

[ 26. April 2005, 20:54: Message edited by: Zappa ]
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
As for the new Bishop of Rome, I think he's practicing tae kwon do, but I don't pretend to be an expert in the martial arts.

Rossweisse // hmmmm...

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I think he's doing an Elvis impression.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
I think Jesus has snuck out this evening; his little house has the dust-cover over it, but there isn't a Monstrance in sight.

[ 30. April 2005, 21:24: Message edited by: Ann ]
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
But the lamp appears to still be lit, indicating that Jesus is at home.
 

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Posted by Lady Kranmer (# 9298) on :
 
What's the white thing covering the tabernacle? It does look like a dust cover, but I've certainly never seen this before. Why put this cover on the tabernacle if you know people are watching your webcam?
 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 
I'm going to keep an eye on this for a few minutes...

 

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Posted by Trisagion (# 5235) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Lady Kranmer:
What's the white thing covering the tabernacle? It does look like a dust cover, but I've certainly never seen this before. Why put this cover on the tabernacle if you know people are watching your webcam?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
Goodness, the tabernacles's still veiled, even though it's the small hours in Florida. Does this mean Jesus has stayed up all night?

And if he has, and considering that it's Orthodox Easter - eeek, could it be that Jesus is Orthodox?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
Goodness, the tabernacles's still veiled, even though it's the small hours in Florida. Does this mean Jesus has stayed up all night?

And if he has, and considering that it's Orthodox Easter - eeek, could it be that Jesus is Orthodox?

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Well, for heaven's sake, don't tell Leetle Masha!

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There's a very spiky and gorgeous monstrance there now...
 

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Posted by Leetle Masha (# 8209) on :
 
Well, I found out anyhow.

Ross, I appreciate all the good care you've been taking of Jesus while we've been so busy with Pascha.... He says He appreciates it too...but... He's over here now! He can be so many places at once!

O magnum Mysterium!

Leetle M.
You can't pin a good God down
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
The bizarre curtain-like thing is back on the door...


 

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Posted by Thurible (# 3206) on :
 
I've seen Jesus for the first time!

He's always been having a rest when I've previously looked - how exciting!

Thurible
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
He's back in his box for the moment....how dull!
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
For those constantly complaining about the artificial light--- well, it's not on now.

Pitch black except for a bit of glow what must be Jesus' nightlight.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
It's back on again, bright as ever. They really need to get incandescent lights in there. Or a filter on the camera lens.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
The door's open! (The door to the next room, alas, not the door to His House.) Naturally, though, it's dark inside.

Spiffy, I'd just like to see something with a little more old-school Holy Ambiance. Or maybe a Virgin of Guadalupe nighlight.

Rossweisse // that's not so much to ask, surely...
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Spiffy, I'd just like to see something with a little more old-school Holy Ambiance. Or maybe a Virgin of Guadalupe nighlight.

Rossweisse // that's not so much to ask, surely...

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Meanwhile, what's that sort of shelf-thingie impinging upon the altar in the chapel? It looks a bit like something left over from Plan 9 from Outer Space. (I'm relatively certain that it is not.)

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Ahh, Ruth -- you didn't page down! If you had, you would have found this!

But I agree that your discovery is Truly Special.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Meanwhile, what's that sort of shelf-thingie impinging upon the altar in the chapel? It looks a bit like something left over from Plan 9 from Outer Space. (I'm relatively certain that it is not.)

Rossweisse // planning to get a stunning VoG clock for the (very Low Church) rector's birthday...

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quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
They've got a beautifully spikey monstrance, but I haven't seen it out recently. And they haven't moved the lectern thingy, and the announcement of the interview on the 17th is still up...I'm getting a bit worried about them...

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quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
I've been collecting screen grabs. Last night they had the Mosdtrance out, but thte Tabernacle wasn't veiled as it usually is.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Foolhearty:
Is there only the one monk, then? All the screen shots seem to involve the same brother. Are none of the others allowed to do the housekeeping and butlering and so on around the tabernacle?

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According to their Adoration Schedule there are three monks. The screen grabs have never shown more than two as far as I can remember - one who does most of the work and a burly one who just gets in the way of the webcam.

[Edited to add: I'm sure he's a good lad who worships his little socks off, just that I've only seen him when he's in the way.]

[ 23. May 2005, 11:14: Message edited by: Ann ]
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
It's abit like the parousia, really. *Yawn*. Or maybe les monastiques simply don't keep the same hours as we antipodeans.
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
double again, soz - but

quote:

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Be sure to watch Brother John being interviewed on Fox 13 News out of Tampa between 5:30 and 6:00 tonight about this chapel webcam! It may go national so look for Brother John on Fox News tonight May 17th and for the next couple of days on your local Fox channel.

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whoa - should blow Fox 13's ratings through the ceiling? Buy shares now.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
the lectern has disappeared...

Rossweisse // <bump>
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Does anyone know what that fabric thing is that's visible when the inner door is open during the daytime?

I am STILL waiting for a monk sighting, with no success to date.


 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Does anyone know what that fabric thing is that's visible when the inner door is open during the daytime?

I am STILL waiting for a monk sighting, with no success to date.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
It's ages now since I've seen even the monstrance - I think they must be labouring night and day on the new monastery! ...

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It was on the altar this afternoon, when I was able to check quickly, looking nicely spikey.

I'm not sure about flowers in Florida. In my experience, the thing that grows best there is mold.

Rossweisse // who actually prefers the Midwest
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 4487) on :
 
I haven't looked at this for ages... all the fun I've been missing!
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
I'm still waiting for a monk sighting of my very own.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
And it's Sunday afternoon, but the monstrance has not been out in the last three hours! Poor Jesus, shut up in his house...
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
This is all very strange - I haven't seen the monstrance in weeks, and now it's out at what I think is three in the morning in Florida. Monks, what's going on?
 

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Posted by berenike (# 9780) on :
 
It's quite common for a tabernacle to have a curtain across the inside of the door. It's just a curtain. That is what it is.
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
Indeed! He's out of the box - it's the first time I've seen Him thus other than in screen grabs. Maybe the monks have gone on holiday and left Him out to air?
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
P.S. (missed edit window) Have 'we' sponsored the website yet, seeing as we're probably responsible for a fair chunk of their hits? Anyone care to join me and make a Ship-month?
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
He's out of the box, but he isn't looking into the camera. Sad.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
He's still out. Maybe He's making up His hours.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Not only is he still out, the artificial light's still on, even though it's late morning. Perhaps the monks have been kidnapped?
 

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Posted by Boadicea Trott (# 9621) on :
 
At last I have seen the famed spiky monstrance !
It`s very...spiky.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
And He's still out - has He forgotten His key?
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
And He's still out - has He forgotten His key?

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That's the problem with being stuck in a monstrance that doesn't have pockets.

Deffo back in atm. Perhaps the game of musical statues has morphed into hide and seek.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
This is all very strange - I haven't seen the monstrance in weeks, and now it's out at what I think is three in the morning in Florida. Monks, what's going on?

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quote:

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We are currently moving to our new monastery. The above picture is a still capture of the chapel. We hope to have the webcam live once again hopefully sometime in early August. Thank you for your patience. The Monks

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From their website.

The message must be fairly recent? - And don't I just love that blunt sign-off: "The Monks".
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Yes, I first saw it this morning when I clicked on to the website to see if Jesus was about. I did suspect something was about to happen the other day when the altar disappeared - I suppose The Monks are busy packing and loading things into vans and unloading them at the other end and wondering where they put the kettle and various vital bits of tat.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Yeah -- duhhh -- I JUST figured out that it was a still picture. I mean, it's a quarter to midnight in Florida, and the sun is streaming in....hmmmph.

I think the least they could do would to be to prop the tabernacle up on a United Van Lines box, or something else that says "We're MOOOVing!"
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
And get all the tat queens here going on about the proper bits suitable for supporting the tabernacle?

Please, No!


 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Early August!?!? That's far too long to wait.

Though the strange thing is the photo does keep refreshing every minute. You'd think they may've turned that off...perhaps on every 666th rotation a surprise picture awaits. Or perhaps I'm suffering withdrawl from monk spotting and need ...
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
I keep looking, too, Ian.

Jennifer, I think we need to give the tat queens something to occupy themselves during the summer doldrums. Think of the greater good!

(Not until AUGUST?!? Where are their PRIORITIES?)
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 
Anyone know a date for the BWS going live again? We need to work up a serious head of steam on the SoF home page...


 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
All it says on the website is "hopefully" some time in early August. It's cruel to tantalise us like this

I shall be on holiday by the time we get to see Jesus in his new accommodation, but luckily our hotel boasts internet access in every room, so I can rush home after a day's sightseeing and log on to see whether he's there yet...
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Ancient One, you could always try offering, from your seemingly inexhaustible supply, a Ned Flanders Car Freshener to the first person to spot the new improved and minute-by-minute updating chapel. That way, you'ld be second to know.
 

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Posted by dj_ordinaire (# 4643) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by jlg:
And get all the tat queens here going on about the proper bits suitable for supporting the tabernacle?

Please, No!

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As you're asking... If one must use a tabernacle instead of a nice English pyx, then that still leaves a choice between a canopy supported by four acolytes, one carried by six, and a simple ombrellino.

Although I'd be tempted to eat the Thing beforehand and reconsecrate once you got there - much simpler!
 

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Posted by Ancient Mariner (# 105) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
Ancient One, you could always try offering, from your seemingly inexhaustible supply, a Ned Flanders Car Freshener to the first person to spot the new improved and minute-by-minute updating chapel...

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You're on.


 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by dj_ordinaire:
Although I'd be tempted to eat the Thing beforehand and reconsecrate once you got there - much simpler!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
...send up to head-office for fresh Jesus.

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Fresh Jesus! Mmmm. Praise be! That sounds so much like an up-coming Ship of Fools feature, or a new aftershave using only New Testament-mentioned ingredients.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Tchah! These Romans! They must surely have a priest in to celebrate Mass with them every day, so where's the problem?

I can't help thinking that these things are done so much better in the Good Old C of E. If there are any English Munx out there who want to build a new monastery (complete with their own BSW), I'd be happy to help them advance the True Faith by buying a brick from them......

Ian J.
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
... and then throwing it through the (stained glass) window of the nearest monastery of RC persuasion.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
All it says on the website is "hopefully" some time in early August. It's cruel to tantalise us like this

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quote:

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I shall be on holiday by the time we get to see Jesus in his new accommodation, but luckily our hotel boasts internet access in every room, so I can rush home after a day's sightseeing and log on to see whether he's there yet...

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I shall be on holiday as well, and I won't be taking the laptop along. Will you call me on my mobile to give me the good news when you spot it, please?


 

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Posted by Dizma (# 9882) on :
 
Hm, am I blessed by that medicine cabinet or by the lamp or by the image of Jesus above?
 

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Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
Welcome, Dizma, to Ship of Fools. I see you've already checked out the very useful UBB thread in the Styx, so please feel free to continue to wander the boards, getting familiar with the posting guidelines. And have a very enjoyable voyage!

Anselmina
Ecclesiantics Host
 

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Posted by Dizma (# 9882) on :
 
Thanks for your kindness, Anselmina.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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We are currently moving to our new monastery. The above picture is a still capture of the chapel. We hope to have the webcam live once again hopefully sometime in early August. Thank you for your patience. The Monks

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quote:

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Originally posted by EpiscoWhat:
It amazes me that this webcam thingy showing a piece of bread is so popular. What is one supposed to get out of seeing this piece of bread or rather not seeing it. I do wish someone would explain worshiping the bread. I really do not understand it.

T

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If indeed that's what it is then I'm right with you. If, however, it is the body and blood, soul and divinity of the glorified risen Christ, then it's exactly what we should be worshipping. Which of these it is, is almost certainly too purgatorial for this board, if not a dead horse already.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Right - while we wait, why don't we all take a video tour of the new monastery (link on centre right)?

Just done that and am all dizzy now...

Certainly one of the worst promotional videos since 'Plan 9 from Outer Space'. Right at the start, this guy's obviously trying to film through a lamp post (!), and in close-up! Eight minutes of sheer bliss, albeit the sound is withheld from us.

So, hold on tight... Any comments?
 

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Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by EpiscoWhat:
It amazes me that this webcam thingy showing a piece of bread is so popular. What is one supposed to get out of seeing this piece of bread or rather not seeing it. I do wish someone would explain worshiping the bread. I really do not understand it.

T

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quote:

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Originally posted by Wesley J:

Certainly one of the worst promotional videos since 'Plan 9 from Outer Space'... Any comments?

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quote:

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The above picture is a still capture of the chapel at our former rented house. We hope to have the webcam live once again at the new monastery. Thank you for your patience. The Monks

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Three weeks I've been offline, and there is no progress.

Is outrage!
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
(bump)

...still no live webcam...
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 

quote:

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Thank you for your patience. The Monks

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quote:

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The above picture is still a capture of the chapel at our former rented house.

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 

 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Oh, Monks, this really won't do, you know Every time I got near a computer when I was on holiday I checked to see what was happening - nothing. And still nothing now I'm home.

I just hope there hasn't been some glitch in the move and Jesus is stuck in storage somewhere
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
FREE JESUS NOW!

I think it's time for another caption update: "Hey, folks, we're just messing with your minds!"

Rossweisse // disconsolate
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
I wanna see the new digs!

And I know it's not THAT hard to lay cable, you want I should make a pilgrimmage to Florida?

(Hey, how far are they from Disneyworld?)
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Go for it, Spiffy!

It is now September (in much of the world, at least) and the monks have betrayed our trust totally and completely. I am heartbroken and disillusioned.


 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
I think Jesus and the Monks may be having a tough time - I explored the site yesterday and found a bit which said that they're now living in the new monastery and working on it, but (and this sounds ominous) "Some construction corrections are still being worked on by the contractor." I've lived in a flat while builders were working on it and it was distinctly stressful. Maybe they just don't want Jesus to have to put up with the American equivalent of Radio 1 blaring all day...
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
You are a good and charitable person, Margaret.

What with the webcam being a solid month later than promised, I'm starting to think that the monks ARE building contractors.

(Yes, I know that's a cruel thing to say, but they brought it on themselves.)
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Do you think we should write to Ray Collins from Fox 13 or +John of Venice (Florida) to enquire about the current situation of our beloved monks?
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
I've just sent an e-mail to the Bishop asking about the monks.

I'll let you know what of any progress.

[edit: and I just received an "Undeliverable" e-mail back -- Why is the entire world against us? I'll have to hunt for another address!]

[ 06. September 2005, 06:20: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by Mater et Magistra (# 9966) on :
 
Until the monks and Our Lord return to monksofadoration.org, you folks can satisfy your need for Catholic Webcam Goodness in the following places:

Live Webcam of the Turin Cathedral's Holy Shroud Chapel!

Transfiguration Catholic Church's Chapel Webcam! You can even view Transfiguration's Sanctuary here and get live audio during Mass! (beware the modernist architecture, though! ) 9am and 5pm on Saturdays, and Sundays at 8am (advertised as "Incense Free!" for the low-Church amongst you! ) , 10am and Noon (signed for the hearing impaired!), and en Espanol at 2pm and 6pm.

I don't know the full story behind this Messiahcam , and I'm doubtful that it qualifies as Catholic Goodness, but it is advertised as "One of the places in Jerusalem where, it is thought, Jesus may return again in the final days" .

Happy viewing! (until the monks return, at least!)
 

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Posted by Mater et Magistra (# 9966) on :
 
Oooh, I know I'm double posting, but there's currently a creepy man ... well... creeping around the altar at Transfiguration.

I think he's sanding the table, while another man watches?

And now they're joined by a third man!

Lots of activity here... But no sign of Our Lord, unfortunately!
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
And, oh disappointment, the Turin Shroud chapel webcam says it's currently out of order
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
May God richly bless you Mater et Magistra for your help in satisfying our withdrawls...

The Turin shroud, at least currently, appears obscured by a church. It's an outside feed. But one takes what one can get... Is this a different one to the chapel one Margaret? I couldn't find a link to it. I think they may be in league with the monks to confound us...

The MessiahCam isn't working for me though...have the goodly been raptured and I've been left-behind???

The Transfiguration Chapel is a delight, however: I just saw some worshippers conclude a session, genuflect and depart in peace. Wondrous.

[ 06. September 2005, 23:33: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by Triple Tiara (# 9556) on :
 
Oooh - maybe I should get one of those for our chapel. Then folks could see just how odd their behaviour in church sometimes is.

At the moment at the Transfig webcam I am seeing a solitary family with a kid who seems to have ants in her pants jumping up and own constantly. Or is she rehearsing some new liturgical dance?
 

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Posted by Mater et Magistra (# 9966) on :
 
Hmm, I'm getting disturbed, our Lord has been alone for hours in Transfiguration chapel now.

On a lighter note, Messiahcam is back up and running, so it appears the rapture hasn't begun after all. The sun is just coming up there, it looks to be a beautiful day in Jerusalem!

What a shame that the Turin cam is broken.

Oh, but look, from the Augustinian Fathers in Malta we have the webcam of the Millenium Chapel , although the picture is a bit distorted for me. Can anyone else see it clearly?

Hmm.. time for bed, but I can't seem to make myself leave the monitor knowing Jesus is still alone at Transfiguration.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
I think the Augustinian Fathers need to get someone in to sort out their webcam - the fuzzy picture looks like a set of very small pigeon-holes, though there's a recognisable bit of candlestick on the left. And the Messiahcam says "site not responding" every time I try it, and the Holy Shroud Chapel is still fuori servizio. And all I can get of the Transfiguration chapel is a very pretty but blank plain blue square

Meanwhile, back in Venice, Florida, the Monks are obviously still busy making the workmen cups of tea Where's Jesus when you need him?
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Blast the time differences! All quiet at Transfiguration. Though M&M was right: very, very modern! Pray tell, fellow watchers, is what appears to be the white material at lower-left ?


I haven't heard back after my e-mail. I'm quite upset: where are you, o monks?
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
There's someone playing with a mike at Transfiguration currently. And in the sanctuary!

Is this an authorised visit? Or are they up to no good?

[Edit: and someone just came in and crawled under a table!?!? Thankfully Jesus isn't out to see such a sacrilegious display! ]

[ 09. September 2005, 14:02: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
And Glory Be!!!

The monks' new chapel is online.

Though Jesus isn't. More waiting!

[ 09. September 2005, 14:20: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by Mater et Magistra (# 9966) on :
 

quote:

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Ian asked:

Pray tell, fellow watchers, is what appears to be the white material at lower-left ?

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Though it appears gone now, I think it was plastic sheeting covering the Presider's chair and the rest while they're doing their renovations. We can only pray that they're making changes of a more... traditional nature.

A busy morning at Transfiguration. I watched as 6 sturdy looking men gathered round the picnic tabl..er... altar and sidestepped back-and-forth, and squatted up and down in what was possibly the worst display of liturgical dance I've ever seen.

Or its possible they were affixing the top of the picnic tabl..er, altar to its new base. I'm not sure.

Oh, and horrors, a man and sleeveless woman (!) on Sanctuary Camera One have just unfurled what appears to be a large, purple felt banner and are hanging it behind the Presider's Chair. If I'd been quicker I could have grabbed a pic of it for the Terrible Tat thread.

I now need to figure out what the large, white ring thing is that they've been carrying around. A giant white wreath? An oversized toilet seat? I'm almost afraid to find out!

More as the situation develops...
 

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Posted by Triple Tiara (# 9556) on :
 
Do you think Transfig are telling us porky pies and are not live at all? It all sounds very Advent like to me

But to Ian Climacus goes:



for being the first to spot the monks back online.

(I'd have given you a third except you did not get to see Jesus first, so there).

Now maybe Ancient Mariner should roll in here to take pledges as to just when Jesus will return (but only on webcam - the other would be kinda freaky!) Did he not say (he did say, I tell you, he did): "A little while and ye shall see me and again a little while and ye shall see me not".

But just like our Blessed Lady herself in the humble home of Nazareth the monks are getting his house just so before they bring him back. Ah, are they not a true community of Marthas for they tell us:

quote:

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Above is a live 1-minute capture of the chapel at our new monastery. The interior is still under construction. Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament will not be in the tabernacle until construction is finished. Thank you for your patience. The Monks

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
I'm only getting strange little bits of the chapel picture -- like the upper 1/8 of it. I'm not sure why, but I'm pretty sure it qualifies as Mystery.

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Nah... we're looking through the letterbox.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Well, drat. I was hoping for a more mystical explanation.
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Odd indeed. It was the complete picture when I first looked. Now I only see as Rossweisse has described.

[And thanks Mater et Magistra for the white covering explanation: they are doing a lot of work at Transfiguration!]
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Perhaps only the True Believers get to see the Big Picture now.

How very disappointing.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
You shall only be able to see Jesus if you have donated for the new monastery, perhaps?
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Oh hallelujah, it's been revealed to me at last!

When I had a look first thing this morning all that was there was the familiar still from the old chapel, despite the caption that claimed it was a view of the new one. But when I came back after breakfast I found on my screen a grainy still of what looked like rather a bathtub behind bars. Praise the Lord! (And seriously, monks, good luck getting the final work done.)
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
On Sanctuary Camera 1 there were just a bunch of kids waving at the camera (no worries, it's in-between masses).

I waved back. Think they saw me?

(And does that count as passing the peace?)

[ 11. September 2005, 15:19: Message edited by: Spiffy da Wonder Sheep ]
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Ok, folks: Question time (and maybe I'm just daft):

How does the chapel inside really look?

• I think I can make out a couple of pews in the front. (That'll be the the three horizontal brown lines at the bottom of the image.)
• The vertical bars, as mentioned by some people, seem to be there indeed. (See pic top left or here, bottom right )
• According to this plan on the main page, the altar its set back somewhat behind this silly (sorry...) screen.

Can anyone guess the distance between the screen and the altar? I looks like a whole lot on the webcam, but then on the plan I really am not sure.

The also plan says there must be a door in the centre, which would be just where the altar is, but I don't think there is one - or perhaps left of the altar?

And when you watch the video tour, it seems that they've indeed changed the plans, and the door to the monks' part of the monastery is in fact on the left. Hm. Confusing.

Any help is appreciated.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
There were some people having a look-see yesterday. The screen grabs make the layout a bit clearer.
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Wow, the monk's new digs are HUGE!
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Hey - great, Ann! You're at it again. Thanks. Hooray!

[ETA: Though I wish the monks would zoom in once they're installed. I think Jesus deserves to be bigger. ]

[ 12. September 2005, 03:04: Message edited by: Wesley J ]
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Well, they may CLAIM that it's

quote:

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...a live 1-minute capture of the chapel...

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but it looks like a still shot to ME.

Call me a doubting Thomasina, but I want to see a monk walking around in there before I believe it's a real cam shot.

Ross // left hanging for far too long by the monks
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Well, they had a close up of the altar earlier and now they've zoomed back out, I can see that the oddness at the top is a ceiling fan. I did get some visitors a couple of days ago, but I'm not sure if the monks were showing them round or not - the picture is dark and the only clearish figure is definitely female. Having people looking at the altar gave a far better impression of the chapel than the gloomy empty shots. (Screen shots here, with the close up.)
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
I got a monk!
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
I got a monk!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Wesley J:
...Guess they're experimenting.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
The altar's looking much better lit now - and the familiar Sacred Heart picture is hanging above it! Is Jesus going to move in soon, I wonder?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
Maybe non-union carpenters aren't allowed on the building site.

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I fear that this is a distinct possibility.
 

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Posted by The Coot (# 220) on :
 
Do the monks know about their fan club here?



Dear Monks if you are reading,

I think you are really cool. I would seriously consider becoming one if it didn't mean I would have to give up all the material possessions I plan to acquire.

I hope you are good to go soon, 'cos I like taking a peek at where Jesus is every now and again.

Fanks,
Coot.
 

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Posted by Janine (# 3337) on :
 
Maybe a new order of monks who don't mind lots of glorious possessions could be started.

You know, Stuff for Jesus, nice stuff.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Not all orders demand poverty.

My husband's cousins (uncle and nephew) are Roman Catholic priests, in the Redemptorist order. There's no ban on being rich, and these guys are quite comfortably situated. Maybe they could buy into this outfit.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Oh, I despair, I really do. It's the middle of the afternoon in Florida and the chapel is STILL shrouded in Stygian darkness.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Oh miracle, oh wonder - they give us a new zoomed picture with a slightly different angle - now it's halfway up, closer to the monks' part (what do you call that secluded area anyway...? ), but still a bit of the commoners' ground is visible.

Erm, frankly not a very nice view.

[ 30. September 2005, 12:11: Message edited by: Wesley J ]
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Oh, no... I have great fear...

WHAT is that thing hanging over the tabernacle? It looks from here like a velvet painting!

Quick! Someone get them a nice icon!
 

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Posted by Mater et Magistra (# 9966) on :
 
Its the Sacred Heart picture that they usually have up. Here's a close up of it on their website.

Personally I find it a bit schmaltzy. Brothers, if you are reading this, how about this image of the Sacred Heart, or perhaps this one?

Though I suppose we should give thanks that its just a schmaltzy Sacred Heart painting - it could have been a felt banner.

Oh, one more thing, please zoom the camera in! Thank you!
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
Oh, I despair, I really do. It's the middle of the afternoon in Florida and the chapel is STILL shrouded in Stygian darkness.

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I despair, too. Here I've been off for a week being Frantically Busy, and they STILL don't have the confounded thing set up properly!

It's early October. The sked said early August. Can we expect it before early 2006? Get WITH it, gentlemen!



(MetM, I prefer the icon...)

[edited to avoid the Dreaded Double Post]

[ 05. October 2005, 20:10: Message edited by: Rossweisse ]
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Something's happening NOW! (I'll post grabs)
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
Ooh ooh ooh - I see non-monk people! Are they stealing Jesus, or putting him back, or just dusting?
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
(Shockingly awful double-post)

One of them is a monk, or a layman in a dress. I don't know if that is significant.
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 
Perhaps they are some of the Magi, come to adore him but suffering from long transport delays.

Do they look lke Zoroastrians?
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
I'm running out of names to call the screen grabs.
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
I've got "man in dress" and "people nicking Jesus", so I'll go on to numbers soon.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
They were looking very worried about that left side of the altar. I think they've gone now; time to put the grabs in a web page - I'll post the address soon.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
A Flurry of Activity
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Could it be some kind of liturgical dance to invite Jesus back to his (admittedly rather small) dwelling? Or a dance of penitence for putting him there?
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
They vested the altar! YAY!

That has to be a good sign, right?

(oh, for the love of everything that's good and holy... I can't access the cam from my work! Grrr...)

[ 06. October 2005, 17:37: Message edited by: Spiffy da Wonder Sheep ]
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
A Flurry of Activity

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That's just the normal flurry of activity needed to get a bit of linen hanging evenly with respect to all sides of an altar. Been there, done that.

And once you've been responsible for it, you notice it, which becomes a penitential thing. "Oh God, forgive me for thinking about the fact that the altar linens weren't evenly adjusted instead of paying attention to the Eucharistic prayers".
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
A Flurry of Activity

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
But IS one of them a woman?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Bishops Finger:
A Procession (complete with the Most Blessed Sacrament, ombrellino, flower girls et al)? That would keep them busy (and us edified) until the Tabernacle is ready to receive the said MBS.....

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Oh, good idea, BF! (I'm thinking the big "Te deum" scene from Tosca here....)
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
I'm not getting any image at the moment.

Anyone else? - It also seems the the 'open chapel window only' command opens to a flash picture which wasn't there before. Are they trying out something new?
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Oooh! They've changed the angle! It's now focused down on the altar.

This means that the tacky portrait of the Sacred Heart is somewhat obscured in the shadows. It's a Good Thing.

Now if they'd just make it real time...
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
It seems to be focussed down on the altar overnight and up until the sleepy-heads get moving at the crack of "Oh my, is that the time?" It also seems to be table-clothless at that time - but I haven't seen a repeat of the palaver of "Getting the linens straight to the satisfaction of everyone concerned" and there seems to be something hanging over the edge during the daytime.

Do you think they've been cheating and just transmitting a still?
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
I am utterly CERTAIN that they're been cheating!

This is going to add up to absolute millions of years in Purgatory, boys!



[ 12. October 2005, 21:34: Message edited by: Rossweisse ]
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Checking in after some days away, I now see that there are the two sanctuary lamps in place (no way to tell if they are lit or not under the current viewing conditions). And when and where did that giant black stripe around the top of the altar pedestal come from?
 

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Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :
 
I think that dark stripe is just a shadow -- at least I hope so!
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
If it were a shadow, it would have gradations of black to gray. Notice how it cleanly intersects the shadows cast by the left and right overhangs of the altar top.

[ 14. October 2005, 23:17: Message edited by: jlg ]
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
If I was to give up on these monks, could anyone blame me?

Distressed of Sydney.

[ 19. October 2005, 04:50: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
well, to my weary, bleary eyes it looks like there's some sort of cloth on the altar and a velvet rope ready to keep the peons out of the altar area.

But, no Jesus. Sirs, we would see Jesus!

(And, having dealt with the excruciating process of having a house built, I know that there are often unforseeable delays. Like Hurricane Wilma.)
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
'The picture.......cannot be shown, because it contains errors' is all I can see at the moment.

Whatever have they done.......?

Ian J.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
The monks are in error?!

I don't believe it.
 

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Posted by lazystudent (# 5172) on :
 
Either they've painted the webcam lens grey, or Java is playing up.
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Oh dear. I'm sorry for my harsh words Monks.

Please restore to us the glorious vision of your chapel -- and, if it's not too much trouble, Jesus as well.

With tears and in repentance,
Sorrowful of Sydney.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by RuthW:
The monks are in error?!

I don't believe it.

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I do.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Oh ye of little faith.
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Let us remember that the monks are in Florida, which right now is in the path of a big ol' hurricane and they may have been evacuated.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by RuthW:
Oh ye of little faith.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep:
Let us remember that the monks are in Florida, which right now is in the path of a big ol' hurricane and they may have been evacuated.

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But they promised it in AUGUST.

It is now late OCTOBER.


 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Conte Oberto:
But they promised it in AUGUST.

It is now late OCTOBER.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Conte Oberto:

quote:

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Originally posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep:
Let us remember that the monks are in Florida, which right now is in the path of a big ol' hurricane and they may have been evacuated.

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But they promised it in AUGUST.

It is now late OCTOBER.

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To paraphrase my great-grandfather (a wise and holy man)

Stuff happens.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
I still can't see a picture. Hm... What are they trying to hide?
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
The picture's back now - but it looks surprisingly dark and doomladen for an afternoon shot. Are they trying for the Gothic look?
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
The picture's back now - but it looks surprisingly dark and doomladen for an afternoon shot. Are they trying for the Gothic look?

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Hallowe'en IS on its way.

<--- my costume
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
They're back to the old pulled-away shot, behind the reredos (or whatever that thing is supposed to be).

Dear monks: We have been patient for many moons. WHEN are you going to get this thing WORKING PROPERLY again?

The lack of a functional BSW is clearly drawing some minds into unspiritual channels. Do you want that on your collective conscience? I should hope not.

So fix it. Now. Please. Thank you.

Ross
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 999) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
I think it is incumbent upon them to make certain that the "one-minute" loop always has something entertaining on it. Right now it's terribly static. This simply will not work in our visual age.

A conga line would be good.

Other thoughts?

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A spider walking across the camera?
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
They've taken the top off the altar.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
A nekkid altar? Oi!

It does look better, though.
 

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Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
It looks like they're going to put something inside the altar.
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
A relic perhaps?

Or perhaps the monstrance will fall into and rise out of the altar at certain times?

[ 06. November 2005, 23:03: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Present RC practice as I know it is that the relic is 'entombed' in a small niche on the top of the altar, centered at the edge where the priest will be consecrating the elements of the mass.

Perhaps the altar top was mistakenly made without provision for the relic and has had to be returned for further work.

If they have a relic big enough to require entombing in the altar base, they're a much more influential group than meets the eye.

This sort of problem with the altar could also explain the lack of activity.

On the other hand, I'm still bothered by the presence of the sanctuary candles since the webcam shot as I receive it makes it impossible to see if either of them is lit. Combined with the same and blurry long-shot image of the tabernacle (is the door open or closed?), there is really no way to know about the status of the Real Presence at any given time. Which does make the screen shot a matter of curiosity and nothing else.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Is it only me, or does the thing in the top of the altar look like a small sewing machine to anyone else? I know the monastery is dedicated to St Joseph the Worker, but this seems to be taking things a bit far.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
looks like a bauhaus one-slice toaster on my screenview
 

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Posted by OliviaG (# 9881) on :
 
Either I don't know how to do a search or this hasn't been posted yet:

Pink Sisters' Adoration Webcam

OliviaG
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
They're asking (in big red letters) to,

quote:

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PLEASE REMEMBER US IN YOUR CHRISTMAS CONTRIBUTIONS
SEE DONATION INFORMATION ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

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If we sent them a picture of a five pound note, do you think they'd get the hint and give us more than just a picture of the new chapel?
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Scott Knitter (# 6278) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
If we sent them a picture of a five pound note, do you think they'd get the hint and give us more than just a picture of the new chapel?

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I wish they'd start Webcasting their divine offices again. I miss their trancelike tone of voice. (Seriously...not making fun here.)


 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 
Stil very dark. It looks as if we are seeing it through the bars of a prison cell.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
A clue to the mysterious non-appearance of Jesus at last? I've just had a look at the website (out of mere habit, I'd given up hope of seeing anything happening) and found this:

quote:

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Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament will not be in the tabernacle until construction is finished and we are waiting for our Altar to be repaired.

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I wonder what happened to the altar?
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
A clue to the mysterious non-appearance of Jesus at last? I've just had a look at the website (out of mere habit, I'd given up hope of seeing anything happening) and found this:

quote:

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Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament will not be in the tabernacle until construction is finished and we are waiting for our Altar to be repaired.

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I wonder what happened to the altar?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
A clue to the mysterious non-appearance of Jesus at last? I've just had a look at the website (out of mere habit, I'd given up hope of seeing anything happening) and found this:

quote:

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Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament will not be in the tabernacle until construction is finished and we are waiting for our Altar to be repaired.

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I wonder what happened to the altar?

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These guys are worse than Bill the Builder, the chap who's been doing my screened-in-porch ("Ah, yeah, this is about a three, four-day job") for the last few months -- a couple of hours at a time.

Dear Santa: I have been a good girl. My Christmas wish is that the monks will get off their butts and get the BSW fully functional by the Feast of the Nativity. Love, Ross.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
The monks have got a new lid!
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Woohoo! And it looks just lovely!

(and a small miracle-- I can see the cam from work! WHEE! )
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Yippee! And just in time for Christmas, too!
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
They're laying the table - with a lovely bit of lace!
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Three screengrabs and he went off in a huff taking the tablecloth with him - I think we're being tapped.
 

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Posted by Sinisterial (# 5834) on :
 
It's back to the old angle again - I quite liked the altar focused angle - oh well
 

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Posted by Sinisterial (# 5834) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
I think we're being tapped.

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I agree - they have put the camera angle back to the altar focussed one again!!
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
It's now the far shot again (I think they alternate, with the close up for over(their)nught, but they've hung their washing over the back of the front pew.

They say they hope to get Jesus home for Christmas.
 

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Posted by Autenrieth Road (# 10509) on :
 
They've picked up the washing and are moving furniture!
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
My picture is only about 3" x 2" and can't see much - can it be made bigger?
 

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Posted by Sinisterial (# 5834) on :
 
Is it just me or has the sediliae gone from being wooden to padded?
 

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Posted by Scott Knitter (# 6278) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Sinisterial:
Is it just me or has the sediliae gone from being wooden to padded?

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I'm sorry to say this, but I'll say it anyway. If it weren't for the painting of Jesus on the wall, I'd expect that we would soon see the altar outfitted with straps and belts to hold down a prisoner for a lethal injection. It really looks like an execution chamber; maybe it's the lighting.

Bring on the altar linens, please, so I can stop seeing Terre Haute Federal Prison in that Web cam!
 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 
The concrete blocks do give the whole scene a certain . . . atmosphere.

Do you suppose they'll get painted, eventually?

(Can't type.)

[ 23. December 2005, 02:28: Message edited by: Foolhearty ]
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
Looook they've got the Nativity Set out
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Oh goody!

But......it's nearly Christmas, and there's no sign yet of Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar......has our long waiting been in vain?

Even so, come, Lord Jesus........

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Aha, latest news from Messrs The Monks:

quote:

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We will not be able to move Jesus into our chapel until after the Bishop blesses it in early February. Thank you for your patience. The Monks

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Oh dear.

Still: Merry Christmas, ye monks.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Oh. It's the Bishop's fault, then.

Happy Christmas, anyway, Brothers!

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
A very happy Christmas to all the monks and thank you for putting up the Nativity.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
Flowers as well
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Indeed. Thank you monks.

And a blessed Nativity to you.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Does the Ship have a Mystery Worshipper in that part of Florida who's free in February?
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
My sister says that's a good time to visit Florida-- anyone want to help finance a trip for a wee Sheep?
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
My chapel insert picture is only showing a tiny bit across the top - anyone else? Is it their site or me?
 

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Posted by Scott Knitter (# 6278) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jahlove:
My chapel insert picture is only showing a tiny bit across the top - anyone else? Is it their site or me?

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I think it's their site...it came up for me earlier today but gives me the red X now.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Yes, I've only got the tiny top strip - maybe the belated Bishop's put a hex on the camera.......

Ian J.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
It seems to be them. Mine's been flakey most of the day.
 

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Posted by Autenrieth Road (# 10509) on :
 
Ditto. . Just when I've started to have the habit of looking at it periodically, just to watch the sun move across the room.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
i just e-mailed the Monks to ask
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
Brother John just e-mailed back to say:

quote:

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Thanks for letting me know about this. One of the overhead lights burned out. So perhaps that is why you were only seeing such a narrow band. The bishop is going to bless our chapel in early February and then we should be able to move the Blessed Sacrament into the chapel.

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isn't that nice?
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
Haven't looked at this since early December...quite the paradigm shift.
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 
There can't be many threads that have stayed up here for over a year...
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Quite.

Indeed.

Thank you so much, ken, for the OP.

BTW, the Chapel looks really festive at the moment, what with the Crib, flowers and all - but it's still lacking Something.......

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Still no Jesus.....<heavy sigh>
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Welcome back, Rossweisse. You've been missed.

February approaches...patience.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Thank you, Ian.

You're right.....only a few more weeks.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
I check occasionally to see if they've started getting ready for the Bishop's visit yet - but the chapel has been sunk in Stygian gloom for days, with only one feeble source of light
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Is it the darkest moment before the dawn?

Ross // grasping at straws
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
It's even murkier now. Looks more as if they're expecting Count Dracula than the Bishop.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Given today's standards, Margaret, it's entirely possible.
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Beware the Ides of February...

How long into February do you think we'll be waiting?

And it's still dark. I certainly hope the electricity generator hasn't collapsed: though an Episcopal Blessing Ceremony by candelight might be nice.

[ 01. February 2006, 10:27: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
I'm not getting anything now.

Prayer harder friends!

 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
<clears throat> Monk buddies, it's now EARLY FEBRUARY.

We were expecting the BSW to be functional in (as first advertised) AUGUST.

Are you going to get this sucker going, or at least specify a year?

Ross //
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
'Monks of Adoration' - hah!

Mind you, where's that blessed Bishop? Maybe he's secretly an evangelical, and is bent on preventing the continued Adoration of OLJCITMBSOTA?

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Someone once said patience is a virtue.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Well, perhaps the Bishop's waiting patiently until the monks get organised enough to go out and buy some more lightbulbs...
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
And God [or the Bishop, perhaps] said, "Let their be light!"

Hallelulaj!

[ 06. February 2006, 20:06: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
They must have been out and bought those lightbulbs, because the chapel's brightly lit again - perhaps something's about to happen at last
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

quote:

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We will not be able to move Jesus into our chapel until after the Bishop blesses it we hope sometime in March. Thank you for your patience. The Monks [bold mine]

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!


 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
nah - it's a relief. There woz I finking the Second Coming had, er ... come, and we woz all left be'ind an' only 'im wot was in there got to go.
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Well, I can't help feeling that if they had a nice reliable Anglican bishop it would all have been sorted out long ago
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Do you think Pete173 could do with a working holiday in Florida?
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Wesley J:

quote:

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We will not be able to move Jesus into our chapel until after the Bishop blesses it we hope sometime in March. Thank you for your patience. The Monks [bold mine]

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quote:

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Originally posted by Margaret:
Well, I can't help feeling that if they had a nice reliable Anglican bishop it would all have been sorted out long ago

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Just now I got an ominous message: "The site could not be found." All is blankness!

Ross // concerned

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The site's working now
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Just now I got an ominous message: "The site could not be found." All is blankness!

Ross // concerned

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The site's working now

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Deo gratias.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
It looks so gray and desperately ugly in there....

Can anyone lend the monks a bishop before "sometime in March"? Having Jesus present might at least cheer up the place.

Ross // bumping the thread
 

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Posted by Ian Climacus (# 944) on :
 
Idle thoughts while we are waiting...

[and it's struck me that sometime in March (we hope!) may be March 31 ]


What is that piece of furniture to the immediate right of the door?

Why white and brown[?] for the chairs: is there an order of precedence: abbot gets white, novice brown?

And what is that mysterious piece of furniture just visible on left? Enquiring minds...

[ 19. February 2006, 19:35: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
 

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Posted by Corpus cani (# 1663) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ian Climacus:
...[and it's struck me that sometime in March (we hope!) may be March 31 ]

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quote:

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Originally posted by Corpus cani:
Do you suppose Jesus will appear in the Chapel before He appears at the Rapture?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
Can't be. They haven't postponed the Bishop 'till April.

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Ten points!

Ross
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Yet. There's still a few days to go......

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 
Lovely dramatic lighting of one white chair, one corner of the altar table, and Our Blessed Redeemer's chest.

That cinder block is rather nasty. Anybody know how long the stuff has to cure before they can paint it?

Surely it's paintable by now?
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Or perhaps they could cover it with something nicer to look at... religious tapestries, perhaps?


 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 
Can anyone identify the spiky metallic objects hung under Our Lord's portrait?

Please reassure me they're not spigots . . .
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Right, it's just about to become March. So what's the latest from The Monks?

quote:

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We will not be able to move Jesus into our chapel until after the Bishop blesses it.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Foolhearty:
Can anyone identify the spiky metallic objects hung under Our Lord's portrait?

Please reassure me they're not spigots . . .

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Like as not they're very blurry lamps.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear!

As they haven't had the place given the once over by the bishop (any bishop ... please), it's not yet sacred space. So ... couldn't they make the waiting a bit more interesting? Is a cabaret too much to ask?

[ETA: I told you we'd know when it was March!]

[ 28. February 2006, 22:33: Message edited by: Ann ]
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Dear Monks,

Happy St. David's Day, and may you have a very penitential Ash Wednesday and gloomy Lent. It's March. May we PLEASE have Jesus back in his box by Friday? Thank you ever so.

Sincerely,
Rossweisse
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
It looks as if the monks have decided to give up lighting for Lent, as the place is in near-total darkness again. And peering through the gloom I think it looks as if the altar's been moved to one side Are they going to do some painting at last, or is the Bishop making them do some heavy penance before Jesus is allowed back?
 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 
Now things are back in place and the lights are on again.

Maybe it was just a spot of tidying going on.
 

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Posted by Corpus cani (# 1663) on :
 
I'm not getting any picture at all now so I can't even watch Jesus not being in the Chapel.

Cc
 

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Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :
 
All I get is a square with the dreaded red X in the corner!


 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
Good grief! If you go to the Alternative Java Webcam Page, they are promising to have Jesus back in early August; they just don't say whether it's this August or next (or left over from last year).
 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 


I'm getting the usual concrete blocks, altar table, spigots, and well-lit upper chest of a portrait of Jesus.

Wish the lights could be focused on His face, since He's not available in the, er, flesh. As it were.

Do you suppose it would help at all if we were all to start chanting "Bi-SHOP! Bi-SHOP!" at them? Must be a very busy bishop . . .

[ 01. March 2006, 22:15: Message edited by: Foolhearty ]
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ann:
Good grief! If you go to the Alternative Java Webcam Page, they are promising to have Jesus back in early August; they just don't say whether it's this August or next (or left over from last year).

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I think - I HOPE - it's left over from last year. That's when they originally promised they'd put Jesus back, and I remember it vividly because I was on holiday in early August and every time I got at a computer the first thing I did was look to see if he was about again yet
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
I'm beginning to think that we all ought to give up on these blooming Monx.

Maybe then they'll have a hissy fit and put OLJC back in the chapel......

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Good thinking, BF.

Does anyone know of a nice order of nuns with a BSW? I'll bet THEY wouldn't let so many months go by without a peek!
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Does anyone know of a nice order of nuns with a BSW? I'll bet THEY wouldn't let so many months go by without a peek!

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IIRC, Savior.org is broadcasting from the Holy Spirit Sisters of Adoration in Pennsylvania, PA. However, their cam is a zoomed-in version, and I don't think anyone's ever spotted anyone changing the guard, so to speak.
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Thanks, Spiffy - I'd just Googled savior.org myself, and found that I was unable to complete the installation of the plug-in required. However, the still image is available and worth looking at - rather a splendid monstrance, I thought!

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 
Wow. That's eye-catching.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
It's a great deal prettier than the monks' version, although a bit close-in for my taste.

Thanks, Spiff!

[ 02. March 2006, 23:19: Message edited by: Rossweisse ]
 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 
Oh, dear. Now there's nothing in the webcam screen except the little red X.

Is it possible this means there are preaprations going forward for a . . . gasp . . . blessing?

Or does it mean the monks have given up in despair?


 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 
Oops. Spoke too soon and edited too late. All is back to its usual Jesus-less state.
 

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Posted by saoirse (# 11025) on :
 
Bishop! Bishop! Bishop! Bishop! Bishop! Bishop! (Join in everybody!)

Or we could email on the comments email?

he really must be very busy.

polishing his ring perhaps?



 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
It is now thoroughly MARCH.

Where's the wretched BISHOP?


 

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Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
It is now thoroughly MARCH.

Where's the wretched BISHOP?

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Perhaps he popped out on the Feast of the Purification, saw his shadow, and disappeared for six weeks.

Somewhere on that huge website they must say who their Visitor is. We could inundate him with letters and e-mails.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Good idea! You find out who it is; we'll take care of the inundation. He'll feel like Noah on Day 39.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
March marches on.

The bishop -- assuming that there really IS a bishop and that the monks aren't just making this up -- still hasn't shown.

I'd say it's time to nail a thesis to the church door.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Shunted off page 1....
 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 
Surely -- SURELY -- the Bishop must come before Holy Week. Surely the cannot go through Passiontide without their Jesus . . .
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
I had a browse through some of their huge website last night and came across something which might explain the delay - Br Craig's father died on March 3rd

So The Monks seem to have a real, and sad, reason for leaving things vague. May he rest in peace!
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Amen to that - for Br. Craig's Dad.

Might it be just possible that the Munx are waiting for Holy Week - Maundy Thursday in particular - and that Our Lord might be restored to the tabernacle then? Mind you, I suppose it depends on what that bloomin' Bishop of theirs is doing, and whether or not he's too tired after the Chrism Mass.....

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
All tenebrous currently
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
for Br. Craig's father.

for the absentee bishop.
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
for Br. Craig's father and family.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
The home page asks:

quote:

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Special Prayer Request: For the repose of the soul of Brother Craig's father Edward Driscoll and Brother John's mother Mary Raymond.

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Holding both families in the light.
 

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Posted by Foolhearty (# 6196) on :
 
Prayers for the bereaved brothers.



And yet now the lights are back on.
 

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Posted by PeteCanada (# 10422) on :
 
I would have thought that a Monastery dedicated to St Joseph the Worker would have been dedicated yesterday - seeing as how the Feast Day was on Sunday, the Feast was translated to Monday!

Alas, perhaps their building program goes slowly!
 

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Posted by The Coot (# 220) on :
 
Do you think The Munx read this thread? (If so: I think you guys are really great and I pray that you get some vocations)


Br Craig's father, Br John's mother. Rest Eternal grant unto them O Lord, and may Light Perpetual shine upon them.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
the bereaved brothers in the community

the lights are back on in the chapel today
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
It is the last Sunday in March.

Is the Bishop coming this month?
 

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Posted by Anselmina (# 3032) on :
 
It's like some eccliastical version of 'Waiting for Godot'.
 

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Posted by ken (# 2460) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Anselmina:
It's like some eccliastical version of 'Waiting for Godot'.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Anselmina:
It's like some eccliastical version of 'Waiting for Godot'.

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Oh, dear. You're absolutely right.



The horror!
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
To quote Buffy, "This guy makes Godot look punctual."

(I sure hope everything's okay with the monks' temporal families)
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
Something's happening - there's a crucifix on the altar and things around the edge (sorry not well up on the right names for everything).
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Those things look like candles.

Whee! I don't think I've ever seen it with the lights cranked up that high!

Maybe? Possibly?

And hey, when Sr. Bishop shows up, how many of us are going to schedule time to watch the show?
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
While I don't remember the details of consecrating an altar, I do think it involves oil and fire on the four corners (as well as perhaps over the relic?), so the presence of the candles on the corners of the altar perhaps indicate either preparation for the consecration and dedication or that we missed the big event.
 

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Posted by Archimandrite (# 3997) on :
 
The webcam page says:

"The Chapel was blessed on 3/27/06. Jesus is now live online!"

Can we have missed it? Is OLASJC even now Present?
 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
That sneaky bishop! So where's Jesus?
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
'Waiting for God(ot)'......hmm......I wonder if there's any significance in the fact that this year sees the centenary of Sam Beckett's birth......

......he could easily have written many of the posts on this thread.......

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Well, Margaret, the tagline (which has, admittedly, offered us outright lies for most of the past -- how many? -- months) did say that Jesus was once again live online.

However, he seems to be sulking in his trailor; I didn't see any sign of him.

Ross // hoping it's for real
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Granted it's hard to tell with the lighting, and I haven't been keeping close watch, but there does seem to be a lit sanctuary lamp at the far left (next to the door).

The tabernacle seems to be stuck in the wall directly under the Jesus painting. Or perhaps that is an alcove which will be the future resting place (with the unlit lamp to the right of it?) and Jesus is residing in something involved with the dark wood table under the lamp next to the door op cit for the duration?

Details aside, I suspect He's back in residence.

I also suspect the monks are much more gratified by His Presence than any of us chatty and irreverent lurkers.

Deo gratias.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
I do think they might have invited us; I gather they know of our interest. I don't suppose anyone captured any of the blessing from the webcam?

Ross // slightly wistful
 

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Posted by PeteCanada (# 10422) on :
 
Panis angelicus fit panem hominem!

Deo gratias!
 

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :
 
I sort of wish Jesus had a prettier room to stay in than one walled with unpainted, concrete bricks. The altar is elegant, however.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
I think Jesus is coming out to play!
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
There are some rather cool shadows going on right now.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Dramatic artsy action at last, dear Spiffy!

What will they offer next? A spiritual light show? The Moonlight Dance of the Lonely Monks? Or will they project commercials on the back wall?

Aaaah, people could send a prayerful text message and it'll show up behind Our Playful Lord?

Or ... will they let Christo (sic!) wrap and unwrap the altar?

Stay tuned, folks! The time of waiting's over! It's Monk-y Business now! Yay!
 

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Posted by Scott Knitter (# 6278) on :
 
I hope they start webcasting their daily office again. I miss their ethereal chanty recitation style.
 

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Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Wesley J:
What will they offer next? A spiritual light show? The Moonlight Dance of the Lonely Monks? Or will they project commercials on the back wall?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Wesley J:
Aaaah, people could send a prayerful text message and it'll show up behind Our Playful Lord?

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quote:

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Post an online prayer request and ask for intercessory prayer. Prayer requests are displayed at this Web site and on a large, scrolling screen next to St. Anthony’s relic at the National Shrine of St. Anthony of Padua in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Oi! How dare they!

Well, then what about the monks doing the prayer requests in sign language, as penitence? (e.g. for making as wait such a long time)

With the occasional bunny hand shadow as transition?
 

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Posted by redoubt (# 9354) on :
 
Found this thread this evening. Connected to the BSW and it seemed a very gloomy place with low artificial light even though it was mid/late afternoon in Florida. Nothing was happening even at what I thought was the adoration time. The conclusions I reached were:

1) I had not subscribed to the brick fund so they put me on a still shot. (Terrible thought)
2) They had given up things for Lent.
3) I'm the lowest of the low, at least in terms of church liturgy, so am not permitted to see these high church activities.

I then worked out that with British Summer Time I was an hour out in my reckoning.

My connection to the site went down, and when I eventually reconnected the cross at the front middle of the altar had been replaced by what I think was the monstrance in the centre of the altar. (I'm not into these things so I'm not sure what it was).

Then, glory be, a monk appeared, doing something with the monstrance. The next shot showed a bare table except for the items at each corner, and then the monk reappeared with his hand in the box on the breeze blocks. After that nothing.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Wow, redoubt, you actually caught a monk in the act of reposing the Blessed Sacrament! There are dedicated BSW afficiandos here who have yet to catch a monk in action.
 

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Posted by Ann (# 94) on :
 
For those who want to know what they've been missing, I've got a few screen grabs.
 

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Posted by Nutmeg (# 5297) on :
 
Thanks for those screen grabs Ann. I do look from time to time but I have never seen anyone there. I was glad to see you pics.
 

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Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :
 
Ann, thanks for reposting that link, I'd forgotten how tiny the old chapel was!

Golly, I really am kind of hoping that Sister gets that internship in Florida, and that I can go visit her (and, you know, since I'm in the area, swing by the monk's place!)
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
Thanks to all who joined the Ship Cafe Exposition party Thursday night.

Great stuff.
 

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Posted by redoubt (# 9354) on :
 
I can see you're envious jig! I did get some screen grabs of the action for the 30th March which I'll gladly put a link to for all to see. Unfortunately I havn't a clue how to do it. Assistance required please.
 

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Posted by jlg (# 98) on :
 
Not envious, redoubt, since I caught a monk in action way back in Dec 2004 (page 1 of this thread). But not all of us have been blessed with an actual real-time sighting, so I was welcoming you to the club.

(PS: I'm jlg, not jig. It's my initials. ).
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :