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On another thread in the Traditional Catholicism forum, someone asked about the use of a “singing bowl” after communion to mark the beginning and end of quiet prayer time.

I have never been to a mass that marked this time with any instrument so this was quite new to me…

Naturally the question prompted some lively discussion but no clear cut answer as to whether this can be allowed, or if (as one person suggested) it is illicit.

So -

I thought I’d post a thread here to see if some of you good folks could clarify this for me.
Please take look at the thread HERE.

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James
 
JRKH said:
On another thread in the Traditional Catholicism forum, someone asked about the use of a “singing bowl” after communion to mark the beginning and end of quiet prayer time.

I have never been to a mass that marked this time with any instrument so this was quite new to me…

Naturally the question prompted some lively discussion but no clear cut answer as to whether this can be allowed, or if (as one person suggested) it is illicit.

So -

I thought I’d post a thread here to see if some of you good folks could clarify this for me.
Please take look at the thread HERE.

Peace
James
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For centuries it was allowed and it is just so beautiful !!!
I miss it !!! It renders the coming of the Lord with such a tranquility !!!
 
I would like to add that a singing bowl is a type of bell that is usually found in Asian countries, and would be an allowable incorporation of the local custom (under approval, perhaps?)…much like dance is allowed in African Liturgies.

If I were in a community of Tibetan (or other Asian) Catholics, I would dearly love to be a part of the universal Mass that reflects the culture and the traditions of the people. For example, when I attend a Vietnamese Mass, a thurible and censer are not used, but a brazier shaped like a cauldron is placed in front of the altar and incense sticks are lit and placed in it (here is an example although the brazier has a lid on it).

My only issue is that using a singing bowl as a bell would be at times when bells aren’t usually rung.
 
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