tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470996185961910797.post4314177977630082281..comments2023-07-12T08:38:08.977-05:00Comments on Growing in Grace: New & Old Catholic TraditionsMelissa @ Homegrown Catholicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05516985976368072331noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470996185961910797.post-74630717176813675432009-01-14T06:55:00.000-06:002009-01-14T06:55:00.000-06:00I understood that if the Pope has not sent word do...I understood that if the Pope has not sent word down the line to us ladies that it's just a traditional thing to wear a veil. But, I am confused as to why it is that the Pope then insists women who come to him are veiled. It's custom and tradition that important . . ??? I am grateful to your research on this topic. I think it is a good tradition and I feel called by God to follow it - not force it on anyone else as that lacks charity. I do think you understood me alright about it. I like traditions and although I'm not wearing skirts and dresses to every Mass, I am taking better care to dress accordingly (no jeans) and to "veil" (wearing a beret) I feel more lady-like and reverent toward the Lord. <BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed reading this and what your dad added. God bless you!Sarah - Kalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17877449375576975508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470996185961910797.post-58196008691116072402009-01-13T11:04:00.000-06:002009-01-13T11:04:00.000-06:00Some findings on your questions…FASTING:Regarding ...Some findings on your questions…<BR/><BR/>FASTING:<BR/>Regarding the norms for fast and abstinence, the Code of Canon Law (1253) makes this provision for the national bishops' conferences: "The Episcopal Conference can determine more particular ways in which fasting and abstinence are to be observed. In place of abstinence or fasting it can substitute, in whole or in part, other forms of penance, especially works of charity and exercises of piety" (emphasis added).<BR/><BR/>Accordingly, in 1966, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) decided: "Friday should be in each week something of what Lent is in the entire year. For this reason we urge all to prepare for that weekly Easter that comes with each Sunday be freely making of every Friday a day of self-denial and mortification in prayerful remembrance of the passion of Jesus Christ;<BR/><BR/>"Among the works of voluntary self-denial and personal penance which we especially commend to our people for the future observance of Friday, EVEN THOUGH WE HEREBY TERMINATE THE TRADITIONAL LAW OF ABSTINENCE AS BINDING UNDER PAIN OF SIN, as the sole prescribed means of observing Friday, we give first place to abstinence from flesh meat. We do so in the hope that the Catholic community will ordinarily continue to abstain from meat by free choice as formerly we did in obedience to Church law" (2-3; emphasis in original).<BR/><BR/>You can read the NCCB's decision in context here:<BR/><BR/>http://www.emmauslakeway.com/Enquirer/nccbfri.html<BR/><BR/>REGARDING VEILING & MODESTY:<BR/>CCC 2522 Modesty protects the mystery of persons and their love. It encourages patience and moderation in loving relationships; it requires that the conditions for the definitive giving and commitment of man and woman to one another be fulfilled. Modesty is decency. It inspires one's choice of clothing. It keeps silence or reserve where there is evident risk of unhealthy curiosity. It is discreet.<BR/><BR/>CCC 2524 The forms taken by modesty vary from one culture to another. Everywhere, however, modesty exists as an intuition of the spiritual dignity proper to man. It is born with the awakening consciousness of being a subject. Teaching modesty to children and adolescents means awakening in them respect for the human person.<BR/><BR/>Notice – no indication that one has to wear specific clothing or headdress…<BR/><BR/>ANOTHER IMPORTANT ISSUE:<BR/>POSTURE AT COMMUNION<BR/>One of the most controversial American adaptations concerned the posture of the faithful when receiving Communion. Traditional practice allowed for communicants to receive either kneeling or standing. If they received Communion standing, they should show another sign of reverence for Christ in the Eucharist. The new GIRM specified the following:<BR/><BR/>“The norm for reception of Holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States is standing. Communicants should not be denied Holy Communion because they kneel. Rather, such instances should be addressed pastorally, by providing the faithful with proper catechesis on the reasons for this norm. When receiving Holy Communion, the communicant bows his or her head before the Sacrament as a gesture of reverence and receives the body of the Lord from the minister” (160).<BR/><BR/>When the U.S. bishops proposed this adaptation, the Holy See insisted on the provision that the faithful who choose to kneel not be denied Communion. Following the release of the old GIRM, many faithful who chose to kneel were denied Communion or otherwise harassed regarding the practice, and Rome received numerous complaints.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dad the Deacon…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com