[Campion]

Ah, but many Christian illusionists have fine ministries. As do Christian karate experts, etc., etc., etc.

That's fine by me. My problem is with a priest of God offering the unbloody re-presentation of the Sacrifice of Calvary while wearing a clown's nose. It's a profanation and a blasphemy. What he wears on his nose outside of the sanctuary is his business.

[eastsider]

I suspect the clown nose is worn during Masses celebrated expressly for circus performers.

[Exigence]

My problem is with a priest of God offering the unbloody re-presentation of the Sacrifice of Calvary while wearing a clown's nose.

I agree. There's a time and a place for ceremony -- and another time and place for more light-hearted approaches.