tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post2188016842732724885..comments2024-03-13T11:27:56.660-07:00Comments on liturgical time: walking the seasons: Reflection on Sunday's Reading: What's With all the Bowing?Michelle @ Liturgical Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202987380761091912noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-76541029280590023242012-06-16T09:59:50.872-07:002012-06-16T09:59:50.872-07:00Thanks for visiting and thanks for your kind words...Thanks for visiting and thanks for your kind words. Yes, it is good that you point this out. Thank you. The monogram IHS has two separate roots of historical significance in Christianity. When Constantine looked up to the sun and saw a cross of light above it, with the Greek words for “In this win”, or “In this sign you will conquer”, (which in the Latinized version is “In hoc signo vinces, or IHS), the history of Christianity made a hugely significant turn. This was, indeed, the earlier meaning of the monogram.<br />In a later period, in Medieval Christian Europe, IHS, (the first three letters of the Greek name of Jesus), became the most common Christogram of that day. This tradition continues through much of Western Catholic and Protestant Christianity to this day. I believe, though I may be incorrect, that the most common Christogram in the Eastern churches, is ICXC, which is another traditional abbreviation for the name of Christ in Greek.<br />~M.Michelle @ Liturgical Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202987380761091912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-14484352618772781112012-06-16T08:44:25.623-07:002012-06-16T08:44:25.623-07:00I've really been enjoying reading your blog. ...I've really been enjoying reading your blog. A friend linked to it via pinterest. <br /><br />However, IHS comes from Constantine. It was what was on his banners and shields. It came from his vision of the cross and Christ's voice that told him he would conquer in this sign (the cross). In Hoc Signe Vincit (Conquer in this sign). That is why there is the cross above and the IHS beneath.Ranee @ Arabian Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236731154217065518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-84926060461294855122012-01-02T23:04:18.716-08:002012-01-02T23:04:18.716-08:00I really appreciated the heart behind the actions ...I really appreciated the heart behind the actions explained...honoring our Lord and Savior.<br />Thank you for sharing with NOBH...<br />~Kara @ The ChuppiesKara Chupphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13182607074543277164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-42292021644762582522012-01-02T07:03:56.615-08:002012-01-02T07:03:56.615-08:00Hi,
My family heritage was a mixture of Catholic a...Hi,<br />My family heritage was a mixture of Catholic and lost. Unfortunately, I don't remember much of the time I spent at church with my Catholic grandmother. I do remember a reverence for God that was wonderful.<br /><br />When I was saved many years later, I went attended a "Christian" church. I didn't even know it was a denomination back then.<br /><br />I am currently attending a non-denominational church with a pentecostal flavor.<br /><br />I find the things you are writing about fascinating. Thank you for taking time to explain things from the Catholic perspective.<br /><br />I also want to thank you for following me at Harvest Lane Cottage. I'll be following you as well. Sometimes it shows up as Laura Lane; sometimes it shows up as Blogging with Momma.<br /><br />Blessings to you!<br /><br />Laura LaneMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-45484753157053077782012-01-01T18:55:54.159-08:002012-01-01T18:55:54.159-08:00Oh what a wonderful post! I completely agree with ...Oh what a wonderful post! I completely agree with you - we should bow at the name of our Lord. I am moved every time I witness someone doing this. I just wish I saw it more often. Thank you for writing about something so important - remembering and paying homage, honor, and glory to our Lord. He definitely deserves it! Thanks for linking up with NOBH. Happy New Year -Amy W Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861793091286131901noreply@blogger.com