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At the name of Jesus
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| 06-10-18
| Msgr. Charles Pope
Posted on 06/23/2018 7:48:28 AM PDT by Salvation
At the name of Jesus
Bowing at the mention of Jesus name is an old practice that has since fallen into wide disuse
Msgr. Charles Pope June 10, 2018
Question: I was taught to nod my head when the name of Jesus was spoken. I see some priests and congregants do it, but not most. What is the current practice? — Diane Garrett, via email
Answer: Liturgically it is not required. This is a pious custom that, while less common today, is still observed by many. This is not only in the liturgy, but at any time the name of Jesus is uttered, and also, quite commonly, the name of Mary. In the traditional Latin Mass, where clergy wear birettas (a kind of square hat with a pom), there is the additional tipping (lifting off) of the biretta at the names of Jesus, Mary and the saint of the day. This external and very visible action also helped the faithful remember to bow their heads.
This laudable custom has sadly declined. Some clergy and others still observe it, and, while it is not required, it is worthy of being encouraged. Other customs too should not be forgotten, such as making the Sign of the Cross when passing a Catholic Church, praying the Angelus at noon and 6 p.m., and so forth. The generations raised in the 1960s and ’70s largely abandoned such practices. However, many of their children have rediscovered some of these lost customs like a precious heirloom brought down from the attic. Thus, while being careful not to harshly judge those who do not follow this non-required custom, many can joyfully take it up again and encourage others to do so.
TOPICS: Apologetics; Catholic; History; Theology; Worship
KEYWORDS: bow; bowing; catholic; holyname; jesus; jesuschrist; liturgy; name; tickytackytrolling
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To: Mark17
SOMEone will now claim the word ‘clown’ should have been used...
...somewhere!
881
posted on
07/08/2018 11:20:07 AM PDT
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Mark17; Elsie; boatbums; metmom; imardmd1
Once were two limerists beknighted
With rhymes they'd compose, delighted
They'd post at FR
With lines from afar
As some deep thoughts they incited.
882
posted on
07/08/2018 11:21:45 AM PDT
by
MHGinTN
(A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)
To: MHGinTN
WE will GLADLY accept your applause;
while we wait 5 months for St. Claus.
We will bring you much joy;
instead of some toy;
Reminding you are saved by Grace and not Laws.
883
posted on
07/08/2018 11:52:52 AM PDT
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: MHGinTN; Mark17; Elsie; boatbums
Wouhoooo!
Guys, I was working on
nix it
fix it
bare
wear
kicks it
but decided to give up. It's just too difficult, not my meter.
All I can get is the rhyme words:
slight her
chide her
miss her
kiss her
fight her
etc.
884
posted on
07/08/2018 1:09:55 PM PDT
by
imardmd1
(Fiat Lux)
To: Elsie; metmom; boatbums; MHGinTN
Els, it doth appeareth to me, that Boatbum-eth and MHG-eth, are trying to muscle in on our lucrative Limerick business. 😆😁 Oh well, the more the merrier I guess.
885
posted on
07/08/2018 9:15:02 PM PDT
by
Mark17
(Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. In the beginning GOD....And the rest, as they say, is HIS-story)
To: Elsie; metmom; boatbums; MHGinTN
Els, it doth appeareth to me, that Boatbum-eth and MHG-eth, are trying to muscle in on our lucrative Limerick business. 😆😁 Oh well, the more the merrier I guess.
886
posted on
07/08/2018 9:15:06 PM PDT
by
Mark17
(Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. In the beginning GOD....And the rest, as they say, is HIS-story)
To: Elsie; metmom; boatbums; MHGinTN; imardmd1
We Limerickers are part of a great corps
Into our Limericks, our hearts do we pour
We always say
What time of day
Is best to view our good natured war?
887
posted on
07/08/2018 9:52:56 PM PDT
by
Mark17
(Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. In the beginning GOD....And the rest, as they say, is HIS-story)
To: Mark17; metmom; MHGinTN
Not to worry, Mark17 and Elsie! Y’all are my inspiration and I am but a novice at this artform. ;o)
888
posted on
07/08/2018 10:24:17 PM PDT
by
boatbums
(The Law is a storm which wrecks your hopes of self-salvation, but washes you upon the Rock of Ages.)
To: Mark17
It's a hard thing to say
What time of the day
Would be a good time to find words
Un this war to play
I've got to say nay
When I have to get up with the birds.
3:08 am Monday EDT
889
posted on
07/09/2018 12:09:33 AM PDT
by
imardmd1
(Fiat Lux)
To: imardmd1
Close; but not quite a cigar - yet.
890
posted on
07/09/2018 4:49:44 AM PDT
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: boatbums
891
posted on
07/09/2018 4:51:40 AM PDT
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Elsie; metmom; boatbums; MHGinTN; imardmd1
While you were snoring away peacefully at night
Leaving me all alone, the Limerick war to fight
Doing my level best
Getting it off my chest
Knowing youll see all my thoughts at first light.
892
posted on
07/09/2018 4:53:16 AM PDT
by
Mark17
(Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. In the beginning GOD....And the rest, as they say, is HIS-story)
To: boatbums; Mark17; Elsie; MHGinTN
I’m not that much of a word smith.
I’ll just sit back and enjoy them, unless by divine inspiration one comes over me.
893
posted on
07/09/2018 5:59:33 AM PDT
by
metmom
( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith......)
To: metmom
Many words typed out here to be read,
If spoken orally: you know; to be said.
If said to one's face,
They might respond with Mace©,
Beats a duel where you might end up DEAD!
894
posted on
07/09/2018 6:20:12 AM PDT
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: metmom; Elsie; boatbums; MHGinTN
Sit back, relax and enjoy an edifying good word.
They come from deep in the heart I have heard
Said with a smile
Knowing all the while
True inspiration is from God, and not at all slurred
895
posted on
07/09/2018 6:46:01 AM PDT
by
Mark17
(Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. In the beginning GOD....And the rest, as they say, is HIS-story)
To: Elsie; Mark17; metmom
A haiku first attempt:
Like Divine inspiration,
Words come to my mind.
But I am not a prophet.
896
posted on
07/09/2018 3:19:02 PM PDT
by
boatbums
(The Law is a storm which wrecks your hopes of self-salvation, but washes you upon the Rock of Ages.)
To: imardmd1
Phosphorous, it's what so very rare:
https://centurylink.net/player/article/seeker-is_phosphorus_the_reason_we_havent_found_aliens_ye-5min/category/news
897
posted on
07/09/2018 3:32:28 PM PDT
by
MHGinTN
(A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)
To: Elsie
I’ve done the research on this topic (that Jesus had a bloodless resurrected body that was not the same body He had on the Cross), but do not have time to write out the issue...
At the heart, this is Gnosticim, to believe that Christ was not resurrected in the same body by which He was crucified.
As to what God was called, in Genesis, God was spirit and also Jesus says that “God is Spirit” and that we must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.
I’m less interested in these metaphysical questions than interested in their practical application.
For example, why, if God is Spirit, that we must worship Him in Spirit and in truth. This is much more interesting to me... as it relates to the idea that God will send strong delusion upon those who no longer “love the truth”, etc.
Anyway, the bloodless body of a Resurrected Jesus is Gnosticism. I’ll put it together in the next couple of days. Lord bless.
898
posted on
07/09/2018 10:25:25 PM PDT
by
Sontagged
(TY Lord Jesus for being the Way, the Truth & the Life. Have mercy on those trapped in the Snake Pit!)
To: boatbums
Jesus wasn’t recognized when He “disappeared” in the crowd that was trying to stone Him.
Jesus wasn’t recognized when He walked on water.
The ability to change molecular structures (walk through walls = walking on water) and shade His identity occurred before the Cross as well as after the Cross.
This “bloodless alien flesh resurrected body of Jesus” is a counterfeit, Gnostic “jesus”.
899
posted on
07/09/2018 10:35:14 PM PDT
by
Sontagged
(TY Lord Jesus for being the Way, the Truth & the Life. Have mercy on those trapped in the Snake Pit!)
To: imardmd1
Give me a few days... but I did the research and this is a Gnosticism, if you really believe Jesus was not resurrected in the same body in which He was crucified.
900
posted on
07/09/2018 10:38:08 PM PDT
by
Sontagged
(TY Lord Jesus for being the Way, the Truth & the Life. Have mercy on those trapped in the Snake Pit!)
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