Ridiculously Rich, Lavish and Downright Wonderful
In another venue, some of my colleagues and I have been discussing the odds-and-ends of scheduling, preparing and celebrating the Chrism Mass. Some have already celebrated that liturgy, others will...
View ArticleThe Chrism Mass
Educating about the Chrism Mass is a mainstay of the courses I teach in ecclesiology and sacramental theology. Here is the seventeen-page handout I give to my students, so you can track the following...
View ArticleThe Hymn for the Procession of the Oils
The 1998 sacramentary-that-never-was contains this noble effort at telling the story of the Chrism Mass: Refrain: O Redeemer and Messiah, listen to our song of praise! 1. In the yard of olive presses...
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The Dove’s Kinswoman
The dove brought rest to Noah, And the dove’s kinswoman Mary with good oil instead of a leaf, poured out the symbols of the Son’s rest. – St. Ephraim In a discussion of the Chrism Mass, Jack Rakosky...
View ArticleYour Chrism Mass?
You may need to sit to this post with a cup of your favorite hot beverage. After a brief review of the theology of the Chrism Mass, I’d love to hear from you about your Chrism Mass this week. Every...
View Article“Not so much about trappings and fine fabrics”: Pope Francis at Chrism Mass
In his homily at the Chrism Mass this morning in Rome, Pope Francis gave some hints of his liturgical priorities and his about understanding of how priests and the lay faithful relate. After referring...
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