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Tag Archives: rosacea
WDTPRS: Gaudete Sunday – the “good news” of the chaff’s destiny in “unquenchable fire”
The 3rd Sunday of Advent is nicknamed “Gaudete … Rejoice!”, from the first word of the first chant, the Introit. Today we relax slightly our penitential focus during Advent. Some say Advent is not a penitential time, even though it … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENT, The Drill, WDTPRS
Tagged ADVENT, Gaudete Sunday, Luke 3, Matthew 25, rosacea, rose
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WDTPRS POLL: Did you see Rose vestments on “Gaudete” Sunday?
Here is a little poll for your 3rd Sunday of Advent.
Please choose an answer and add a comment in the combox.
Technorati Tags: Gaudete Sunday, rosacea, rose vestments
Posted in Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, POLLS
Tagged Gaudete Sunday, rosacea, rose vestments
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WDTPRS Laetare 4th Sunday of Lent (2002MR): “with prompt devotion and eager faith”
The nickname Laetare originated from the first word of the Introit chant for the today’s Mass, “Rejoice!”
On Laetare Sunday there is a slight relaxation of Lent’s penitential spirit, because today we have a glimpse of the joy that is coming … Continue reading
WDTPRS 3rd Sunday of Advent – Collect (200MR): the childlike dash towards the long-desired thing
We are coming to the 3rd Sunday of Advent, also nicknamed Gaudete…. the plural imperative of gaudeo, “Rejoice!”. This Sunday there is a relaxation of the penitential aspect of Advent. Yes, Advent is a penitential time, … Continue reading
Wherein is found Fr. Z’s annual singing rant on Advent vestments. WDTPRS POLL!
Some veteran readers here know about my annual rant about BLUE vestments during Advent. Lest all other Advent considerations be overshadowed by the implementation of the new, corrected translations, herebelow I rant.
I think this liturgical abuse is fading, but we … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Posts, Lighter fare, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged ADVENT, blue vestments, Parody Songs, rosacea, Zuhlio
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WDTPRS POLL: Gaudete Sunday vestment color
It’s Gaudete Sunday and therefore time for rose vestments.
Most long-time readers here know that we are not talking about pink but rather rosacea (which has a salmon tinge to it). That said, there are various dignified shades which will be … Continue reading
WDTPRS 3rd Sunday of Advent – Collect (200MR):
We are coming to the 3rd Sunday of Advent, also nicknamed Gaudete…. the plural imperative of gaudeo, “Rejoice!”. This Sunday there is a relaxation of the penitential aspect of Advent. Yes, Advent is a penitential time, though not … Continue reading
Gaudete Rose – WDTPRS CONFIRMATION POLL
Early in the last week I posted a poll asking what color of vestments you expected to see at your church on Gaudete Sunday.
Here were your results:
What color vestments do you think you will see on Gaudete Sunday at … Continue reading
Gaudete Rose is coming; WDTPRS POLL
We know that blue is not the color for the season of Advent in the Latin Church.
But we also know that on one Sunday of Advent we can have a variation from purple/violet.
Therefore, confident in the principle behind the Latin … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Classic Posts
Tagged ADVENT, Gaudete, Laetare, rosacea, rose
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