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Reason #756 for why Anglicans must issue “Romanorum coetibus”
On his way out, Anglican Archbp. Rowan Williams really has to get his crew to issue Romanorum coetibus. No, really. They are so very… progressive. They are so far ahead of us Catholics.
For example, I read in The Daily … Continue reading
Posted in Lighter fare
Tagged Anglicans, Church of England, Romanorum coetibus, vestments
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A POLL provoked by your email! What color of vestments for your funeral?
There is a truly bizarre story coming to me in email about a rumor that His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, is now requiring priests to use either violet or black vestments for funerals rather than … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Can “modern” vestments be used for the “Tridentine” Mass?
From a reader:
We are in the final stages of organizing a monthly Tridentine Mass. We have everything but the “traditional” vestments. Can the Tridentine Mass be celebrated by a Priest wearing “modern” vestments? If not, what is the most economical … Continue reading
Card. Ranjith works personally to improve liturgical worship in his diocese
I desire to redirect you to our friends at Rorate who have presented some exquisite reflections and directives from His Eminence Malcolm Card. Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo. May he be emulated far and wide.
You may remember that last year Card. Ranjith … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Color of vestments for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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From a priest:
I have looked everywhere for an answer to the question of the required (not just proper) color for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during Lent (and … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: Color of vestments for Stations of the Cross. WDTPRS POLL
From a priest reader:
Father, any chance of a discussion and/or priests’ poll about the color of cope (or any cope at all) used for Stations of the Cross? When I speak to priests about this, there seems to be a … Continue reading
The “gravitational pull” and market forces
I learned from my friend Fr. Ray Blake, mighty p.p. in Brighton, that the Belgian liturgical goods maker Slabbinck is now making – I am not making this up – Roman vestments.
Their stuff has never been my cup of tea, … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged chasuble, pianeta, Roman vestments, Slabbinck, vestments
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QUAERITUR: Size of the amice.
From a deacon about to be ordained priest:
What would you consider an ideal size for an amice? If it helps, I use
46 L suits.
PS I will be ordained to the priesthood this upcoming Saturday 28th.
Would you remember me in your … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Mail from priests
Tagged amice, vestments
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QUAERITUR: Good Friday – vestments for other priests present
From a priest:
There is a big debate happening among some of us concerning the vesture for the Liturgy of the Passion on Good Friday. On one side the camp, there is the argument that ALL priests in attendance should vest … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged concelebration, Goo Friday, vestments
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QUAERITUR: ideal measurements for vestments
From a transitional deacon:
I am wondering if there is such a thing as an ideal measure for sacred vestments, both in Gothic and Roman cuts. I am planning to buy some chasubles, but I am not sure what I should … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged chasubles, vestments
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