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11 October 2011
Is it me or are these pervy?
These wonderful hand-painted resin statues are the perfect gift for every young Catholic athlete, illustrating the active participation of Jesus in the lives of children as they play various sports. Sixe 6"
Lots of similar ones in Catholic schools when I grew up in Quebec. All gone now that the Church lost control of the Educational Institutions when the physical and sexual abuses were revealed.
It certainly lacked beauty and spiritual inspiration.
Hideous
ReplyDeleteThey remind me of the tat you get in seaside shops!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think they're pervy, just very kitsch.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely hideous Nursie!
ReplyDeleteWell they are low grade tat and that's for sure Cherie
I think you are right. SE but they are pretty ghastly!
On first look I thought the plaque said 'Jesus is my couch'.
ReplyDeleteHaha Susan rest a while on the Saviour!
ReplyDeleteLots of similar ones in Catholic schools when I grew up in Quebec. All gone now that the Church lost control of the Educational Institutions when the physical and sexual abuses were revealed.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly lacked beauty and spiritual inspiration.
Glad to see their passing Claude.. the control of schools AND the figurines!
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