Living Shrines : Home Altars of New Mexico
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0890133700
ISBN-13
9780890133705
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press
Imprint
Museum of New Mexico Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 16th, 1998
Print length
120 Pages
Weight
550 grams
Dimensions
23.00 x 22.70 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
Christianity
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The tradition of home shrines first began evolving in the American Southwest during the Mexican colonial period, when priests often travelled to homes to perform mass, novenas, baptisms, and marriages, a practice that continues today. This colourful book features the personal altars of mostly Hispanic families living in the towns and villages of northern New Mexico. Most are devoutly Catholic, and although Roman Catholic dogma does not officially recognise home shrines, the altar tradition for most Hispanos is a sign of being "Catholic from the heart". Their private altars allow for devotion in daily life, a practice embraced by those of all beliefs who desire personal sacred places to meditate, pray, or reflect. These portraits will serve as an inspiration for even the least devout among us desiring more spirituality in our lives.
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