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GUEST ENTRY: Praying and vesting in armor before combat and before Holy Mass

When a priest prepares for Holy Mass it is customary for him to say prayers as he dons each vestments. When putting on the amice, he lets it rest on the top of his head briefly and he says the … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Must priests always use an amice?

From a reader: Quaeritur: If a priest approaches the sanctuary in the nude in preparation for Holy Mass, need he put on an amice? Since there would be no “ordinary clothing” to be covered, it would seem that he need … Read More

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Mass with a special amice

This morning I had the privilege of saying Holy Mass wearing an amice of St. John Vianney.

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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 … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Use of the amice with the surplice

From a reader: Is it appropriate to wear an amice, when wearing a cope and surplice? Under usual circumstances, such as Benediction, the priest or deacon will not use the amice with the surplice and cope. However, an assistant priest … Read More

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QUAERITUR: If you wear an alb, do you need an amice?

From a reader: I just had a quick question: If a seminarian or anyone for that matter wears an an alb at Mass is it proper to wear an amice under it? I have a cassock and surplice but the … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Can a seminarian use an amice?

From a seminarian: Just a question: Is it permissible for those candidates to be installed as acolytes during their seminary formation, in addition to the alb and cincture, allowed to wear an amice?   Of course it is.  And it … Read More

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