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Post by Séamus on Jan 6, 2019 8:14:39 GMT
I only leaned this week about the traditional French Epiphany dessert, Kings cake or galette des rois,apparently still popular with French chefs no matter how secular. The tradition of the 'nève'(Magi toys made into the cake) actually sounds quite similar to the Irish Halloween barmbrack, with the plastic engagement and wedding rings. The writer was lamenting the fact that these were originally little porcelain pieces but now, when they are indeed still Wise Men, are made of plastic and, further, many French patisseries use Mickey Mouses and Donald Ducks instead. To me that wouldn't constitute a complete secularization if they generally kept to Epiphany-tide;it would be a sadder thing to hear that they were already marketed in October or November. She went on to give the slicing ritual- one person, presumedly a child when available, sits under the table and calls out the names of the guests at random, to avoid any disputable nève-winning. The columnist went on to point to Shakespeare's Twelfth Night as evidence of Epiphany's ongoing importance in post-reformation England and of William Shakespeare's own Catholicism, although in reality it proves neither as the play is set in Eastern Europe and says little about the feast.
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Post by Maolsheachlann on Jan 6, 2019 8:57:32 GMT
I read over the holidays that the word Christmas is used only three times in Shakespeare's writings, all incidental references.
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Post by Tomas on Jan 6, 2019 19:53:02 GMT
I only leaned this week about the traditional French Epiphany dessert, Kings cake or galette des rois,apparently still popular with French chefs no matter how secular. The tradition of the 'nève'(Magi toys made into the cake) actually sounds quite similar to the Irish Halloween barmbrack, with the plastic engagement and wedding rings. The writer was lamenting the fact that these were originally little porcelain pieces but now, when they are indeed still Wise Men, are made of plastic and, further, many French patisseries use Mickey Mouses and Donald Ducks instead. To me that wouldn't constitute a complete secularization if they generally kept to Epiphany-tide;it would be a sadder thing to hear that they were already marketed in October or November. She went on to give the slicing ritual- one person, presumedly a child when available, sits under the table and calls out the names of the guests at random, to avoid any disputable nève-winning. The columnist went on to point to Shakespeare's Twelfth Night as evidence of Epiphany's ongoing importance in post-reformation England and of William Shakespeare's own Catholicism, although in reality it proves neither as the play is set in Eastern Europe and says little about the feast. Just about Christmas Eve I received the most precious gift from a friend in the parish. It was some simple sweets not wrapped up in any paper parcel or anything, along with a most "tacky" little angel figurine playing a not too accurate looking lute or something, not in any parcel either and all handed over in a plastic bag (only to give the picture) but still absolutely the most appreciated thing given! It may read unusual here but it would not be if you knew the person´s own story. Every typical pilgrimage flourishing of cheap saint figures in plastic always tends to have the same "reverse-effect" on my senses: everywhere I prefer and like the Lourdes-ish tingle tangle better than any half-Protestant lukewarm modernism or enlightenment. This would be mostly aestethics but same goes for many speeches too. Rather a direct and disturbingly plain sermon, quite like today, than any higher kind of elaborations on contemporary psychological concerns.
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Epiphany
Jan 8, 2019 1:47:34 GMT
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Post by Séamus on Jan 8, 2019 1:47:34 GMT
I would have liked to have included an image of our church (extraordinary form, although, it may be done elsewhere) having the blessing of water, chalk and gold, inscense & myrrh, which was held for Epiphany. (unfortunately I'm not literate enough with these things)
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Post by Stephen on Jan 6, 2021 13:21:54 GMT
Happy Feast day to all. Don't forget to Chalk your doors. The formula for the ritual — adapted for 2021 — is simple: take chalk of any color and write the following above the entrance of your home: 20 + C + M + B + 21. The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the Magi — Caspar, Malchior, and Balthazar — who came to visit Jesus in His first home. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat: “May Christ bless the house.” The “+” signs represent the cross, and the “20” at the beginning and the “21” at the end mark the year. Taken together, this inscription is performed as a request for Christ to bless those homes so marked and that He stay with those who dwell therein throughout the entire year. Read more: onepeterfive.com/the-chalking-of-the-doors-an-epiphany-tradition-explained/
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Post by Séamus on Jan 6, 2021 23:36:39 GMT
Happy Feast day to all. Don't forget to Chalk your doors. The formula for the ritual — adapted for 2021 — is simple: take chalk of any color and write the following above the entrance of your home: 20 + C + M + B + 21. The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the Magi — Caspar, Malchior, and Balthazar — who came to visit Jesus in His first home. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat: “May Christ bless the house.” The “+” signs represent the cross, and the “20” at the beginning and the “21” at the end mark the year. Taken together, this inscription is performed as a request for Christ to bless those homes so marked and that He stay with those who dwell therein throughout the entire year. Read more: onepeterfive.com/the-chalking-of-the-doors-an-epiphany-tradition-explained/It's probably difficult, in English-speaking countries anyway, to find priests outside of the extraordinary form to give the special chalk blessing. Epiphany definately has standalone qualities when it comes to traditions- long water blessings,even in the western Rite;chalk blessing; gold,incense & perfume blessing... I'm guessing it may still be popular (existent anyway)in some parts of Europe
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Post by Stephen on Jan 7, 2021 8:27:12 GMT
Happy Feast day to all. Don't forget to Chalk your doors. The formula for the ritual — adapted for 2021 — is simple: take chalk of any color and write the following above the entrance of your home: 20 + C + M + B + 21. The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the Magi — Caspar, Malchior, and Balthazar — who came to visit Jesus in His first home. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat: “May Christ bless the house.” The “+” signs represent the cross, and the “20” at the beginning and the “21” at the end mark the year. Taken together, this inscription is performed as a request for Christ to bless those homes so marked and that He stay with those who dwell therein throughout the entire year. Read more: onepeterfive.com/the-chalking-of-the-doors-an-epiphany-tradition-explained/It's probably difficult, in English-speaking countries anyway, to find priests outside of the extraordinary form to give the special chalk blessing. Epiphany definately has standalone qualities when it comes to traditions- long water blessings,even in the western Rite;chalk blessing; gold,incense & perfume blessing... I'm guessing it may still be popular (existent anyway)in some parts of Europe For the most part I imagine the average New Mass Priest doesn't give out Blessed Chalk. That being said I saw this article from the Irish Bishops encouraging the practice. www.catholicbishops.ie/2020/12/30/chalking-the-doors-for-epiphany-2021/
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