Crucifix Info
Crucifix Info & Tips | 📖 3 min.
by A. Buis | founder and artisan | © OLOG Rosaries
published: August 2021 |⏱️3-minute read
Displaying a Crucifix in the home is a beautiful, centuries-old Catholic tradition that invites us to pause, reflect, and bring our hearts closer to God even in our busiest moments.
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DESIGN & SHOPPING
Discover what makes our handcrafted Crucifixes unique and how to choose the perfect one for your home.
PRAYER
Explore the long-standing tradition of displaying a Crucifix and discover the indulgenced "Prayer to Jesus Crucified".
UPKEEP
Learn how to protect the wood, clean the Corpus, and choose the ideal hanging location to prevent fading or damage.
I. Crucifix Design & Shopping Tips
Learn about the untouched natural beauty of our handcrafted wood grains and find out what makes each artisan Crucifix or Cross unique.
What Makes Our Crucifixes Unique?
2. Praying with a Crucifix
Learn why displaying a Crucifix has been a cherished family tradition for 1,500 years and find the indulgenced Prayer to Jesus Crucified.
3. How to Care for your Crucifix or Cross
Learn the proper steps to maintain the natural beauty of the wood, clean the Corpus, and select the ideal locations to hang your Crucifix (away from vents and direct sunlight).
Crucifix Cleaning Tips
About Crucifixes
💡 Artisan Tip: Pope Pius XI granted The Prayer to Jesus Crucified an indulgence on February 2, 1934. There are extra blessings when we recite it on a Friday during the Season of Lent. Yet, as long as we are in front of an image of Jesus on the Cross, it is for any time.
A Centuries-Old Tradition
While it might seem like displaying a Crucifix at home is a recent custom, it is actually a beautiful Catholic tradition spanning over 1,500 years. Historically hung on a prominent wall or above doorways, a Crucifix serves as a visual reminder of our faith, echoing the profound truth Jesus shared with Nicodemus: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
A Daily Invitation to Prayer
Looking upon our Lord on the Cross reminds us daily of His immense love and the path of prayer He modeled for His Apostles. Amidst the rush of a busy life, it can be easy to let our prayer time slip away. A beautifully displayed Crucifix acts as a gentle, quiet reminder to pause, refocus, and invite God into our hearts. Prayer is our connection with God. Once we invite Him into our hearts, our lives are never the same.
A Blessed Crucifix
Consider asking a priest to bless your Crucifix, whether it is new or already in your home. A blessed Crucifix is for holy use. As we pray while meditating on our crucified Lord, Jesus draws our minds and hearts to Him. He prepares our hearts for the graces we will later receive in the sacraments. God loves us with awe-inspiring love. He showed us His love on the Cross. We know it in our hearts.
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CREDITS
The LOGO image of Our Lady of Grace is an original artwork by Martin Lariviere in 2009. We have the artist’s permission. It is our exclusive trademark logo image.
A beautifully photographed sky by Donald Tong inspired the website’s colour scheme. Cropped portions of it are the background for the footer Bible verse. He shared it as a free download on pexels.com.
Raphael painted The Sistine Madonna, circa 1513-1514. We made circular cut-outs from the original image.
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Our information is from general knowledge, experience, and shared internet resources. We’d like you to use it as a starting point for your research to verify facts and build a reference list.
IN REVIEW
No, because we never use stains to alter the wood’s appearance; instead, we use a clear finish that highlights the natural grains, tones, and unique characteristics of each tree, making every handcrafted Crucifix a one-of-a-kind original. We will send you a photo of your finished item before finalizing your purchase.
Yes, our handcrafted designs are available to order as basic Crosses without the Corpus, and you can find several featured options available directly on our website.
We recommend using furniture polish or oil soap to clean the wood, followed by a thorough drying with a soft polishing cloth to maintain its smooth protective finish.
To prevent permanent damage or fading, display your Crucifix out of bright, direct sunlight (especially walnut wood) and completely away from active heating or air conditioning vents that can dry out the natural wood.