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Crucifixes Made in Loppiano
- Between heaven and earth -
A few days ago we published the article Between heaven and earth: the birds of Made in Loppiano in solidarity with Ukraine! We dedicated it to the Ukraine emergency aid initiative. Let’s take a step forward. Not only the birds “inhabit” the space between heaven and earth. Even a crucifix (or the Crucifix) does. An in-depth reflection, even if never exhaustive, on the meaning of the crucifix in our times seems important to us.
The inspiration of Crucifixes Made in Loppiano
Raised hands – key gesture for reading the crucifix that we would like to emphasize in this article:
- Raised hands – surrender attitude. When we want to show the other that we are unarmed, we raise our hands. The crucifix is unarmed.
- Raised hands – pleading attitude. When we are desperate for a solution in the midst of a complicated situation, we raise our hands. The crucifix is one desperate who begs for help.
- Raised hands – gesture of donation. When we give something special, something precious to the other, we raise our hands. The crucifix is one who gives.
- Hands up – attitude of praise. Not everyone allows it externally. But it does not change the fact that in moments of maximum gratitude for what is happening we come to turn to heaven with our hands raised celebrating the good of life. The crucifix gives glory. Even though it may seem absurd.