I like the steps:
**In addition to the above, the ___________ wears a ____________.
Amen.
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Most complicated.
Very interesting. Thanks!
Eze 28:4 In thy wisdom and thy understanding thou hast made thyself strong: and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures.
Eze. 28 deals with Satan portraying God...What's the connection here???
The Eastern vesting prayers:
The Alb
My soul shall rejoice in the Lord, for He has clothed me with the garment of salvation; He has covered me with the robe of gladness; as a bridegroom He has set a crown on me; and as a bride adorns herself with jewels,so He has adorned me.
The Cincture
Blessed is God, who girds me with strength and makes my way blameless. He made my feet like hinds feet, and sets me secure on the heights.
The Stole
Blessed is God, who pours out his grace upon his ministers, as myrrh upon the head, that runs down the beard, the beard of Aaron, that runs down the border of his robe.
The Maniple
Thy hands have made and fashioned me. Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
The Chasuble
Thy priests, O Lord, will clothe themselves with righteousness, and Thy people will rejoice with joy always, now and ever and unto ages of ages, Amen.
Very cool.
I remember when I was an altar boy I used to be able to hear and see some of this.
My old monsignor used to put on a piece and sit down and obviously meditate for a few minutes, then put on the next, then sit down, then the next,...
Our pastor wears a blue long-sleeve buttondown shirt with dress slacks and shoes for the traditional 8 and 9:30 a.m. service, and then changes into blue jeans and tennis shoes or boat shoes for the 11 a.m. “contemporary” service . . . .
Yeah, that really was good- especially because each piece has a meaning!