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Taking pictures of/near/around the Blessed Sacrament Rosa Thursday, March 3, 2005

Question:

In reference to a picture of a monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament exposed, a friend told me she thought taking pictures of/near/around the Blessed Sacrament was allowed. Is this true? Are there any rules/guidelines as far as that's concerned?

Question Answered by Mr. Jacob Slavek

Dear Rosa,

Yes, this is allowed.  It would only be wrong to take a picture with the Blessed Sacrament if the the Blessed Sacrament were not the subject of the photograph, such as a picture of a person with the monstrance in the background.  I would find a better place.

Mr. Slavek
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