tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post7793091370604122938..comments2024-03-25T06:39:42.081-04:00Comments on Bonfire of the Vanities: Winding down and recuperatingFr Martin Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-53106251775824733282007-12-27T02:07:00.000-05:002007-12-27T02:07:00.000-05:00At our Midnight Mass they incensed the altar, and ...At our Midnight Mass they incensed the altar, and then a server incensed all the priests, and then he gestured to the congregation to stand and incensed us! Thanks to the red missalette for the traditional Latin Mass that I've been reading, I had some clue as to why he did that: "What is offered utno the living God is: 1) Bread; 2) Wine; 3) We ourselves-- all the faithful. Hence this threefold gift unto God is incensed, because all the faithful, through this offertorial act, have become holy unto God."<BR/><BR/>Father, it's good to read your posts and see how you care for your flock and want to offer the best Mass you can. If I'm ever in your area I certainly know where I'll go. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624317806947588259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-73216720035375252612007-12-25T12:36:00.000-05:002007-12-25T12:36:00.000-05:00Then to St. Boniface for Midnight Mass. Another mo...<I>Then to St. Boniface for Midnight Mass. Another most-high Mass, with ten servers! We even had the servers incense during the Eucharistic Prayer and we had them hold candles during the Prayer.<BR/><BR/>Also, for Midnight, I wore my biretta. As I said in my homily -- at Midnight Mass, father brings out his fancy hat!</I><BR/><BR/>Good for you and your flock, Father, and Merry Christmas. (Do take care of yourself.)<BR/><BR/>We attended the 4 pm Vigil Mass at our parish. While it's always wonderful to see so many parishioners in a festive, joyous mood, liturgically it was a doozy. The traditional incensation of the altar is gone, replaced by chatty asides from our new pastor and three rounds of applause for the choir (who sang magnificently), the decorations committee, and the worshipers themselves. But I digress; Merry Christmas to you and your readers.Rich Leonardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060538864273399240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-325835250418803462007-12-25T10:58:00.000-05:002007-12-25T10:58:00.000-05:00Annie:Well, I am glad you were here, and if you co...Annie:<BR/><BR/>Well, I am glad you were here, and if you come again, please don't hesitate to say hello!<BR/><BR/>As I type, I am having some breakfast, and relaxing. That's my plan for the day, <I>Deo gratias!</I>Fr Martin Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-59420319577158084432007-12-25T10:39:00.000-05:002007-12-25T10:39:00.000-05:00Christmas Day:My husband and I just attended 9 a.m...Christmas Day:<BR/><BR/>My husband and I just attended 9 a.m. Mass at St. Mary's where we were fortunate enough to hear one of your homilies in person. If all your online admirers heard instead of read your homilies, they would be KNOCKED OVER! Your sincerity and faith shine through bigtime, Father. Many thanks, and hope you get some downtime today!<BR/><BR/>AnnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-64329933751441595052007-12-25T09:31:00.000-05:002007-12-25T09:31:00.000-05:00FR: Sounds awesome! In MD we had an hour long homi...FR: Sounds awesome! In MD we had an hour long homily (ok 4 in one), no incense and no singing of anything except by the choir... would you consider moving here???? Please? I would make it worth your while in pecan pie, cookies and homemade bread.... :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675918069376931859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-17951594278879258282007-12-25T03:04:00.000-05:002007-12-25T03:04:00.000-05:00Sounds wonderful..you must be tired out! God bless...Sounds wonderful..you must be tired out! God bless..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com