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Today is traditionally called Domenica in albis, the Sunday of the white garments which the newly baptized received on the Vigil of Easter.  St. Augustine (+430) preaches about this day, and you can hear some of what he has to say in Latin and English.  I also talk about the Pope’s new book Jesus of Nazareth and about the Mass he celebrated today in St. Peter’s Square.

I had a few days away from these PODCAzTs, but I am back!

Here is one of my photos from the Mass today:

 

 07-04-15: Augustine s. 240 for the Sunday after Easter [24:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Some of you are interested in clerical headwear.

Here are some birettas spotted during the Holy Father’s Mass today, celebrated in St. Peter’s Square, for the 2nd Sunday of Easter and his 80th birthday.

First, a cardinal and an Eastern prelate:

Next, a bishop’s biretta:

 

If I am not mistaken, I think that is my bishop, on the left…. hmmmm….

Next , biretta’s worn by judges of the  Rota and Segnatura, in other words, the sort that can be worn by protonotaries and by canons of the major basilicas.

I am pleased to see these clerics all observing the proper biretiquette. 

I ask you all again to stop and say a prayer for Msgr. Richard Schuler, pastor emeritus of St. Agnes in St. Paul (MN – USA), whose condition is grave.