So? Again, this does not compare at all to the suffering of the saints, the Blessed Virgin, or our Lord, but it was mystical in a way for me to receive these icons on my body. Quality and safe decorations (for that is all they truly are, at least in the context of us Catholics) are expensive and would place hardship upon my family. What is Jesus doing, through us? Heres How to Go in 6 Simple Steps. Elsewhere, not you, people have claimed some other civilization or religion to which we do not belong as a justification, which is not reasonable. However, anyone who uses writings in the Bible to question or judge what is within someones heart or intent is the height of ignorance. Jesuit Father Patrick Gilger, a priest and sociologist, has a tattoo on his forearm of Jesus as a mother pelican, a eucharistic image of a pelican piercing her breast with her own beak to produce blood droplets that nourish her chicks. Its superfluous. A guy gets an unsavoury tattoo on his face. No, therefore I shouldnt get married. The Levitical priests were cast into this role by default. Is an argument on the morality of tattoos really what should be at the top of our spiritual to-do lists? 2. However, if anyone can point to me references from credible devout Catholic theologians or philosophers on the subject, I will gladly read up on either side. The priest is doing nothing more than exhibiting an unhealthful personal habit. "Ask a Priest: Is Getting a Tattoo Against Catholic Beliefs?" According to the Catholic Church, there are no laws that prohibit tattoos and piercings. It semms to me to be. Would you go down to your Church and graffiti the walls with The sacred heart of Jesus ? I am the LORD.. Take extra time to examine your motives. I also remain unconvinced at your appeal to thou shalt not judge, since it is rash judgment that is condemned not judgment on real moral issues.
