Statue Covers For Lent at Peter Kimmons blog

Statue Covers For Lent. Covering statues on this sunday underscores a deeper step we take with christ on his lenten journey. The practice of veiling images alerts us that something is different, it can be startling at first, but the last two weeks of lent are a time of immediate preparation for the celebration. All other images are unveiled shortly before the mass of the easter vigil or as the vigil comes to an end. In some places images and statues are actually removed from the church and not simply veiled, especially after holy thursday. Massgoers will notice subtle — but important — changes in the liturgical texts beginning the fifth sunday of lent: Explore the reasons behind this custom and its importance in the lenten season. Crosses are unveiled after the good friday ceremonies. Covering crosses, statues and images or “veiling” with unadorned violet opaque cloths begins on the saturday before the 5th. While it may appear counterintuitive to veil statues and images during the final weeks of lent, the catholic church recommends this practice to heighten our senses and build within us a longing. A new preface, and prayers calling us to pay closer attention to jesus’ passion. Learn about the catholic church's practice of covering statues during lent and the significance of this special tradition. In some places images and statues are actually removed from the church and not simply veiled, especially after holy thursday. The covering of crucifixes and statues with a veil or ‘hunger cloth’ is a commendable way of helping us prepare for our lord’s passover in the last.

Covering statues on this sunday underscores a deeper step we take with christ on his lenten journey. In some places images and statues are actually removed from the church and not simply veiled, especially after holy thursday. The covering of crucifixes and statues with a veil or ‘hunger cloth’ is a commendable way of helping us prepare for our lord’s passover in the last. The practice of veiling images alerts us that something is different, it can be startling at first, but the last two weeks of lent are a time of immediate preparation for the celebration. All other images are unveiled shortly before the mass of the easter vigil or as the vigil comes to an end. While it may appear counterintuitive to veil statues and images during the final weeks of lent, the catholic church recommends this practice to heighten our senses and build within us a longing. Learn about the catholic church's practice of covering statues during lent and the significance of this special tradition. Massgoers will notice subtle — but important — changes in the liturgical texts beginning the fifth sunday of lent: A new preface, and prayers calling us to pay closer attention to jesus’ passion. Covering crosses, statues and images or “veiling” with unadorned violet opaque cloths begins on the saturday before the 5th.

A Lenten Tradition Veiling the Cross for Passiontide Catholic lent

Statue Covers For Lent Massgoers will notice subtle — but important — changes in the liturgical texts beginning the fifth sunday of lent: Massgoers will notice subtle — but important — changes in the liturgical texts beginning the fifth sunday of lent: Crosses are unveiled after the good friday ceremonies. The covering of crucifixes and statues with a veil or ‘hunger cloth’ is a commendable way of helping us prepare for our lord’s passover in the last. The practice of veiling images alerts us that something is different, it can be startling at first, but the last two weeks of lent are a time of immediate preparation for the celebration. In some places images and statues are actually removed from the church and not simply veiled, especially after holy thursday. Covering statues on this sunday underscores a deeper step we take with christ on his lenten journey. Explore the reasons behind this custom and its importance in the lenten season. In some places images and statues are actually removed from the church and not simply veiled, especially after holy thursday. All other images are unveiled shortly before the mass of the easter vigil or as the vigil comes to an end. While it may appear counterintuitive to veil statues and images during the final weeks of lent, the catholic church recommends this practice to heighten our senses and build within us a longing. Covering crosses, statues and images or “veiling” with unadorned violet opaque cloths begins on the saturday before the 5th. Learn about the catholic church's practice of covering statues during lent and the significance of this special tradition. A new preface, and prayers calling us to pay closer attention to jesus’ passion.