Comments on: Advent Daily Dose: A Joyful Penitence

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:31:57 +0000

Linds,
Thank you so much for adding to the discussion…I’ll be uncomfortable now when I see that blue, but it’s not my place to correct a priest…I will just PRAY for his clarity.

Loved to see you guys, too!!
Katie

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:30:39 +0000

Tonya,

Confession is one of the 7 Sacraments with a capital S. They’re totally integral to the faith, – it’s here to stay! Communal confession, where everybody is absolved with one swoop of the priest’s hand, is no longer allowed unless in an emergency (war, for example). One needs to have a moment to talk personally to the priest.
The very bare bones of Confession:
The priest by his ordination stands in for Christ and has the power to absolve us from our sins, which is a step further than forgiveness. Absolution means the sin never existed in the first place; you are cleansed completely.
Part two is that our sins affect others around us, even people we don’t know (think of pollution created by me affecting someone across the ocean in a negative way; such as it is in the spiritual world too). Therefore, we need to be forgiven by someone who stands for the community.

That’s a really brief overview that I hope both makes sense and is theologically sound! It’s a beautiful gift, really, and one that keeps me grounded.
Katie

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:20:55 +0000

Mary Ann,
Oh, I was tongue-in-cheek joking that it was worse that he had actually PREACHED on it the same day my talk contradicted him, not that it was bad to be traveling. Just bad that I didn’t hear his homily to be able to adjust my own. Thanks for the clarification — Katie

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By: Linds

Linds — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:51:51 +0000

Hi Katie,

Great post- reminders to get to Confession are always good!

Hmm. Personally, I’m for violet. Why? Both the Roman Missal and the General Instructions for the Roman Missal state that violet is the official color for both Advent and Lent, but the bishops’ conference for a nation may petition on grounds of cultural meaning (does blue have a special meaning for our culture?) for an exception to use blue in Advent, and when this exception is granted it is for a nation, not as an option for individual priests. To my knowledge, the USCCB has not done so and I believe that blue had been used by some priests for several years without permission. . . I’m confused. The issue for me would be not so much which color but obedience to Rome. Correct me if I’m wrong?

Anyway, a blessed Advent to all as we meditate on and anticipate the Nativity of Our Lord!

We really enjoyed your visit yesterday! Clare is excited to make use of her gifts!

By: tonya

tonya — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:45:40 +0000

non catholic question (I’ve considered converting because I leave mass feeling good…)

I didn’t think confession existed anymore. It does? Tell me more please.
.-= tonya´s last blog ..rcwant2be: last load of dishes in the hotpoint. ~half are still dirty. i haven’t even met the kitchenaid & I’m in looooooooooooooooooooove. =-.

By: Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker

Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:02:04 +0000

Not to stir the pot or anything, but you are technically correct. The only places approved for blue vestments are eastern orthodox churches & some areas of Spain for Marian holidays. I’m pretty sure that was discussed on Catholic Answers last week. I also found this article with the source of the approved roman catholic vestments: http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=203106. Blue is NOT mentioned as approved in the US.
.-= Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker´s last blog ..Read-Aloud Thursday =-.

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:37:38 +0000

Don’t worry, you and Mrs. Newland were right. Your pastor is wrong.

There is a thread on Catholic Answers which covers this pretty well, including citing the actual Liturgical documents which authorize vestment colors. http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=203106

Blue is a liturgical abuse introduced after Vatican II.

I’m curious why is was “much worse” to have to tell your pastor you were traveling one weekend? What is the problem with that? Strange.

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:50:55 +0000

Oops, wrote thankfulness for His accomplishment at the Cross, but was really thinking about repentance in my head. Silly fingers!
.-= Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home´s last blog ..Celebrate with Joy: Week 2 =-.

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:46:13 +0000

I love the focus on both joyful anticipation AND repentance. We need to have that continually… joy in what Christ has done for us and yet humility and thankfulness at what He has accomplished on the cross. We’re always sinful, as you say, and that should be reason for us to look to the Cross in every celebration. If we don’t see our need for the Cross, then how can we appreciate the Savior as fully?

I really liked that quote. I think that’s exactly what Advent and Christmas create in me… a deep longing… come, Lord Jesus! Blessings, Katie!
.-= Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home´s last blog ..Celebrate with Joy: Week 2 =-.