2007-09-12 13:57:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Sanctuary Lamp is kept burning in front of the tabernacle in Catholic churches as a sign and a reminder that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist (Consecrated Host) stored in the tabernacle.
In the Old Testament, God commanded that a lamp should always burn in the Tabernacle (Exodus 27:20-21).
If there are no Consecrated Hosts in the tabernacle then the lamp is extinguished.
With love in Christ.
2007-09-12 16:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To show the Eucharistic Presence of Christ in that Tabernacle.
2007-09-12 14:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
It identifies that Christ is present corporeally in the Tabernacle to be adored and worshiped.
In Christ
Fr. Joseph
2007-09-12 14:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by cristoiglesia 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
and all Episcopal Churches as well have a light that
flickers must be for the coming of Jesus
we have this light night and day in our church the Episcopal
Church
2007-09-12 14:06:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Tabernacle or altar. There is a presence of light.
2007-09-12 16:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by arnie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To show that Christ is really living in the Tabernacle.
2007-09-12 14:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by bissy9 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it is to honor the Lord. catholics believe that Jesus is literally present there in the tabernacle.
2007-09-12 14:00:42 · answer #7 · answered by waterlin 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think it is like leaving a candle lit. Lighting the way for Christ.
2007-09-12 14:01:25 · answer #8 · answered by Just Bein' Me 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it lets people know that the Eucharist is in the tabernackle.
2007-09-12 14:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by kristin p 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Errm. Is the answer 'superstitious nonsense'?
2007-09-12 14:00:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋