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Just Too Cool: New bishop makes his own crosier as a new Jedi makes his light saber
Sometimes a blending of Catholicity and pop-culture can produce cringe-worthy results. I have to admit that when I saw the headline for this I winced. But as I read on, I thought it was pretty darn good. At CNA: ‘This … Read More
QUAERITUR: How should a bishop carry the crosier?
From a reader: Buona Pasqua!!! [Altrettanto!] I want to ask about the way of bishop’s staff. many people(liturgy experts) said, only the ordinary could turn the tip(i don’t know how to call it exactly) of staff to the congregation. Other … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000
Tagged AAS, baculum, crosier, crozier, fern, fiddleback, fiddlehead, staff
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