December 7, 2009

Sacred Heart

The crucifix and monstrance which I featured yesterday belongs to one of the side chapels of the Church of the Gesù. It is called the Sacred Heart Chapel, and a stylized image of Jesus showing his pierced heart and hands is displayed prominently near the front entrance of the chapel though lit artificially because there is a small room behind it. This is a very modern representation of the traditional image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, for which there is a strong religious devotion in the Philippines. The text on the image is from the Gospel of Saint John, chapter 19 verse 37: They shall look upon Him whom they have pierced.

image of Jesus in the Sacred Heart Chapel of the Ateneo Church of the Gesù

25 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaDecember 7, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    It's so wonderful!
    Thanks dear Hilda, it also brings me sweet memories from my town in Brazil.There is a Sacred Heart of Jesus Church , a sanctuary full of love.
    ***I hope you have some time to rest and sleep during this week!Take care!
    Léia :)

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  2. marleyDecember 7, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Very nice. Its not a stained glass is it?

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  3. LowellDecember 7, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    There is some beautiful work involved here, and the lighting is perfect. Super image, Hilda!

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  4. bARE-eYED sUNDecember 7, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    luvitt!

    thank you so much for posting this one.

    :-)

    ..
    .ero

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  5. JanetDecember 7, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Good job capturing these lines and colors. It look very modern, I think.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 7, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    One feels the passion that was involved while creating that beautiful window - impressive photography. A wonderful start into the new week for you all.

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  7. Chattahoochee Valley DailyDecember 7, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Wonderful capture, Hilda and season appropriate.

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  8. Don and KriseDecember 7, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    It is beautiful Hilda. I do see what you mean by a "modern representation" here also.

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  9. OlivierDecember 7, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Magnifique ce vitrail, avec cette lumiere douce et chaude qui l'éclaire, j'aime beaucoup.
    This beautiful stained glass, with this soft, warm light that illuminates, like a lot.

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  10. melanieDecember 7, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Magnifique ! L'alliance de l'ancien et du moderne.

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  11. Unseen RajasthanDecember 7, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Hi Hilda !! Finally i am back after long time.I was bit busy in my friend which lasted for 5 days.This shot is fantastic !! Colors are great..Hope you are all well.Unseen Rajasthan

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  12. BirdmanDecember 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Wonderful image.

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  13. JillyDecember 7, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    What a beautiful work of art. The soft colours, the beautiful glass, the design. I like it very much and those steady eyes. I normally pass by such an image but this is arresting and strong.

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  14. Louis la VacheDecember 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    You might enjoy this Gospel Procession at Nôtre-Dame-de-Paris or this Te Deum with Pope Benedict.

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  15. Mary Stebbins TaittDecember 7, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    That is really beautiful, a wonderful photo! I love the colors and expression.

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  16. LoisDecember 7, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    That is a very moving image Hilda! It's beautiful.

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  17. BergsonDecember 8, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    This photo is perfect for Christmas

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  18. VPDecember 8, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    Beautiful piece piece of religious art, modern but quite conventional, and this in the good sense of the term.

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  19. workhardDecember 8, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    Beautiful picture!!!!!!!

    Birth Certificate

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  20. KaoriDecember 8, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    you're right, this is very modern! almost like the animation in the bible stories :)

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  21. HildaDecember 8, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Marley:
    I know it's glass, but I'm not sure if it's traditional stained glass or if the artist painted the artwork on the glass.

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  22. escapeDecember 8, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    im not sure what type of art this is but it's nice. it looks a bit italian inspired. not that sure.

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  23. Leif HagenDecember 8, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    It's truly a heavenly photo of a magnificent stained glass window of Jesus! Awesome!

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  24. GeorgeDecember 8, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    What a beautiful image. It is modern, but I really like the colors.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 16, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Very inspiring. I see mystical reflections in the glass.

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