Daily Archives: 28 March 2015

The Armchair Liturgist: Veil Or Not

Posted on 28 March 2015 by

Veiling statues, images, and crosses was once commonplace in Catholicism for Holy Week and the week before. For the US, it is not mandated. But a few places do it, as a nod to traditional practice. Render judgment from the purple armchair … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent, The Armchair Liturgist | 9 Comments

DPPL 260: Various Popular Devotions to the Dead

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Four forms of popular devotions are briefly discussed: 260. In accordance with time, place and tradition, popular devotions to the dead take on a multitude of forms: • the novena for the dead in preparation for the 2 November, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy, post-conciliar liturgy documents | 2 Comments