tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post4190670311755063018..comments2024-02-08T17:05:51.909+00:00Comments on Solomon, I Have Surpassed Thee: Bishop O'Brien's Funeral - ImagesMark Langhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040760021187483441noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-22649970499119388192007-04-23T16:22:00.000+00:002007-04-23T16:22:00.000+00:00May he rest in peace. I found out only today - the...May he rest in peace. <BR/><BR/>I found out only today - the Catholic Herald carried a short obituary. Bishop O'Brien confirmed me in 2003, so I am even more obliged to keep him in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-20509126880414654762007-04-23T03:37:00.000+00:002007-04-23T03:37:00.000+00:00May he rest in peace.I note that that Paschal cand...May he rest in peace.<BR/><BR/>I note that that Paschal candle is burned down much since Easter. How do you make it last till the next year><BR/><BR/>Is a new candle used, unblessed?Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356738924839809045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-33608191537727930972007-04-22T14:25:00.000+00:002007-04-22T14:25:00.000+00:00It's a clearly a highly sensitive issue, which is ...It's a clearly a highly sensitive issue, which is best left to the opinions (and instructions) of those concerned. Subject now closed!Mark Langhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040760021187483441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-67292950560996778502007-04-22T14:01:00.000+00:002007-04-22T14:01:00.000+00:00I must remember to put it into the next edition of...I must remember to put it into the next edition of my will - "black vestments to be worn at my funeral Mass".... <BR/>(Not that 'they' will take much notice - but there will be a clause that redirects my worldly goods should they not be worn!)biretta wearerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534915583039367199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-50989879303442066612007-04-22T13:34:00.000+00:002007-04-22T13:34:00.000+00:00Does the pruning of comments on this topic denote ...Does the pruning of comments on this topic denote a certain sensitivity? White for priests is certainly not a universal custom, even in Westminster Cathedral I am sure I have attended funerals where the officiant and those seated in the sanctuary were in purple, though the attending priests wore the diocesan hopsack. Birmingham used to have a diocesan purple stole for funerals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-61582988502995755612007-04-22T07:54:00.000+00:002007-04-22T07:54:00.000+00:00I realise there is a diversity of practice, and vi...I realise there is a diversity of practice, and views, about liturgical colour for funerals. There is no intention to down-play any aspect of our theology of death and salvation (indeed, we very strongly resist the increasing requests for a 'celebration of the life of...'). <BR/><BR/>The Order of Christian Funerals makes it clear that there is a choice of liturgical colour for all (not just priests), which should be based on pastoral practice: "The liturgical colour chosen for funerals should express Christian hope in the light of the Paschal mystery, but without being offensive to human grief."<BR/><BR/>I believe that the Holy Father's Requiem is celebrated in red as he is the successor of St Peter - and hence the martyr's colour.Mark Langhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040760021187483441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-88418219773382842262007-04-21T20:24:00.000+00:002007-04-21T20:24:00.000+00:00It is very interesting that priests' funerals are ...It is very interesting that priests' funerals are celebrated in white. <BR/><BR/>In Rome, the funeral of late Pope John Paul II and also cardinals' funerals are celebrated in red.<BR/><BR/>Can you comment on this diversity as "common people"'s funerals are celebrated in violet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-60535419298431875082007-04-20T22:41:00.000+00:002007-04-20T22:41:00.000+00:00RIP. Was he buried in the Cathedral? It would be g...RIP. Was he buried in the Cathedral? It would be good to be able to pray by his grave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com