“Learning About the Roman Liturgy” – (May 19-Kissing The Altar)
www.romanitaspress.com In this episode Louis discusses the profound significance of why the celebrant kisses the altar several times during the Roman Mass.
The Altar…the very purpose of the church building
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the center of Catholic life and is our continuing source of sanctifying grace.
Veiling of the Cross and Statues
Every year the church goes through this; starting from the beginning of the Easter season of the liturgical year the Church has followed our Lord’s footsteps in the course of His apostolic ministry.
Chronological Development of Chalice Linens and Cleaning
In the early church it is most likely that only one linen cloth was used to serve as both altar-cloth and corporal.
Chalice Linens – their significance
Vesture. It means an item of clothing; garment; attire. That’s what linen cloths are for the Chalice.
Altar Linens
Lets start with the history. The earliest known linens were made from thin yarn spun from flax fibers to make linen cloth.
Visualizing the altar decorated
Like everything else there is a proper way to decorate the church altars.
Appointments of the altar
Appointments of the altar are the items that go on the altar.
The altar – part II – vesture of the altar
The altar mystically represents Christ’s body therefore it is clothed with regal and priestly vesture.
The very purpose of a church building – The Altar
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the center of Catholic life and is our continuing source of sanctifying grace.