I saw a young priest wearing a cassock

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Kielbasi said:
That depends on the man.

For most 300 lb. men, a cassock does nothing at all for them in the elegance department. Priests are men, and not all men have the build and posture of the late Bing Crosby.
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I disagree Pope John 23 always looked very elegant in his cassock and he was a big guy
 
My 11-year-old son wants to be a priest and he told me last year when he saw a priest wearing a cassock, for the first time, that he planned to wear one all the time.
 
Miraluna said:
My 11-year-old son wants to be a priest and he told me last year when he saw a priest wearing a cassock, for the first time, that he planned to wear one all the time.
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How sweet… from his mouth to God’s ear!
 
Believe it or not, a Cassock over a T-shirt and slacks is FAR more comfortable than a shirt over same. As both a former altar server and as a medieval recreationist, I’ve worn long tunics many times; the extra flow in the cut (which is more relaxed than a shirt, even when tailored) allows more air flow.

And yes, light-weight fabrics are available. A thin wool/poly blend looks sharp, is reasonably washable (air dry, tho’), and while they don’t wear like iron, they can be quite comfy. Where cotton is authorized, cotton cassocks are even more breathable; white cotton cassocks are authorized in many tropical areas.

Likewise, in cold climes, thicker wool gaberdine cassocks can be had, and are reasonably warm.
 
European priests tend to wear shorts, with black socks.

North American priests tend to wear pants.

At least that’s how it is in the FSSP. 🙂
 
All the priests in Kerala wear cassocks unless playing sports. The custom never changed.
 
I see priests in cassocks all the time around here. Maybe it’s a “local custom” thing.

We have a very old priest who is close to 90, the director of vocations for the local seminary lives at our parish as well as a couple seminarians whose probably about 55 - 60and our pastor is about 45, all in cassocks most of the time, even for Bingo or fish fries or parties.

Seeing the priests (or seminarians) playing made me think of Sister Natalie from high school. She was the Latin teacher, and always pinned her big billowing sleeves up with a couple of diaper pins, duck’s heads. She didn’t like getting chalk on the sleeves. She also wore high top sneakers. I graduated in 1969 and she was an Ursuline. Sister Darlene and her twin Sister Doreen both wore high tops in different colors and that’s how we could tell them apart. Though the twins were in their 20s, Sr Nat was pretty old, about as old as I am now.
 
I suppose cassocks have a place, but personally I don’t think the soccer field or basketball court is one of them. It’s a bit foolish, I think.
 
I’ve seen them…and I remember them from pre-Vatican II changes. Seems alot of that went along with other changes. I don’t know how the priests/seminarians feel in cassocks but to me - there’s something so special - so reverent. Makes them stand out in a positive way.
 
We have a newly ordained young priest in our church, and he wears a cassock from time to time. I like the cassock.
He studied in Rome, and specializes in Liturgy. I might add he is very reverent. He was deacon for Pope Benedict at All Saints Day Mass in 2006. His homilies are good. He has been talking to us about how it is important to stand up for our beliefs during this time, as there are many changes and challenges affecting our faith and it is happening almost on a daily basis.

We usually get new priests, train them, and then they are sent off to be a pastor at another church in a year or two. I will miss this one when he has to go. He is very special.

Blessings
 
pray4peace said:
We have a newly ordained young priest in our church, and he wears a cassock from time to time. I like the cassock.
He studied in Rome, and specializes in Liturgy. I might add he is very reverent. He was deacon for Pope Benedict at All Saints Day Mass in 2006. His homilies are good. He has been talking to us about how it is important to stand up for our beliefs during this time, as there are many changes and challenges affecting our faith and it is happening almost on a daily basis.

We usually get new priests, train them, and then they are sent off to be a pastor at another church in a year or two. I will miss this one when he has to go. He is very special.

Blessings
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I’m impressed!
 
Traddy said:
FYI…my priests are FSSP, and the priest in Quebec celebrates the Ordinary Form only.
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Don’t you mean the “Extraordinary Form”. The FSSP doesn’t celebrate the so called “Ordinary Form” of the Mass.
 
I needed some good news to cheer me today and this is it. God is always so good! It is a sign that priests are not ashamed to be identified as what they truly are…

The world has moved away from showing respect and wearing a cassock is a reminder that every priest is a PRIEST, who deserves our respect.

Deo gratias.

Rejoice!
uselessbeggar
 
uselessbeggar said:
I needed some good news to cheer me today and this is it. God is always so good! It is a sign that priests are not ashamed to be identified as what they truly are…

The world has moved away from showing respect and wearing a cassock is a reminder that every priest is a PRIEST, who deserves our respect.

Deo gratias.

Rejoice!
uselessbeggar
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Amen!!! And let us remember, without Priests there are no Sacraments without the Sacraments there is no salvation!
 
The pastor at my FORMER parish expressed his displeasure at the comeback of the cassock, particularly in the case of younger priests. At my new parish, all the priests wear cassocks and it makes my heart sing. Incidentally, they are far more orthodox than my former parish priests…liturgy is more traditional and beautiful…altar servers are more reverent…it’s wonderful and I feel so blessed!
 
AlexisLivia said:
The pastor at my FORMER parish expressed his displeasure at the comeback of the cassock, particularly in the case of younger priests. At my new parish, all the priests wear cassocks and it makes my heart sing. Incidentally, they are far more orthodox than my former parish priests…liturgy is more traditional and beautiful…altar servers are more reverent…it’s wonderful and I feel so blessed!
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It seems as though we know that when we see the cassock we know that it represents and brings along with it some much more.
 
We too have a young. newly ordained (last May) who wears the cassock – and we’re in the Archdiocese of Chicago! Such a marvelous change from those who were ordained at Univ. of St. Mary of the Lake 20 years ago . . . . . those guys still parade around in jeans and polo shirts and you can’t tell if they are priests or not. Maybe the newly ordained will have a more positive impact on their brother priests . . . . . our newer priests seem so much more reverant and truly on fire for the Lord.

God bless
 
Uniform dress is a sign that one is set apart for special tasks. When I was in the Navy, I wore my uniform proudly, from the very beginning until the day that I retired, even through the dark days of the Viet-Nam war, when I risked being cursed and even spat upon. My uniform represented the heritage and proud history of the United States Navy. The cassock and religious habit represent the same things, the set-apartness, the consecration to religious life and the dignity that the office deserves. Thank God that our younger priests and religious are asserting this dignity by wearing the cassock and habit. And yes, I believe that this does reflect a more traditional and orthodox mindset, thank God! I admire and applaud it.
 
hosemonkey said:
Uniform dress is a sign that one is set apart for special tasks. When I was in the Navy, I wore my uniform proudly, from the very beginning until the day that I retired, even through the dark days of the Viet-Nam war, when I risked being cursed and even spat upon. My uniform represented the heritage and proud history of the United States Navy. The cassock and religious habit represent the same things, the set-apartness, the consecration to religious life and the dignity that the office deserves. Thank God that our younger priests and religious are asserting this dignity by wearing the cassock and habit. And yes, I believe that this does reflect a more traditional and orthodox mindset, thank God! I admire and applaud it.
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The nuns that taught my children always said a first impression is a lasting one
 
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