I saw a young priest wearing a cassock

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The great irony: the cassock was originally just a wealthy man’s garment.
 
jbelokur said:
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.
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Exactly. Hiding in non-clerical clothes deprives us of an important witness.
 
Here in Detroit, we have a younger priest who wears the old lacy albs and older-style chasubles… and he’s now one of the priests who celebrates the Tridentine mass in our area. Everyone applauds him for being traditional and reverent, etc.

However, this same priest used to ridicule those who liked their birthdays and anniversaries acknowledged afer mass (a tradition started by our former associate), saying from the altar - “If you’re one of those who MUST have your birthday acknowledged, stand up” - complete with a roll of the eyes. Soon this community-enhancing custom stopped. And when I went to him in confession about troubles in my prayer life, he told me “I don’t say Mass everyday; it would be too boring.”

I don’t wish to judge, but this seems to be a case of not “walking the walk,” but talking the talk.🤷
 
Don’t you mean the “Extraordinary Form”. The FSSP doesn’t celebrate the so called “Ordinary Form” of the Mass.
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The priest that now wears a cassock does not celebrate the Extraordinary Form. The FSSP priests had a big influence on him, and now he wears the cassock. I know quite well that the FSSP only celebrate the Latin Mass. 🙂
 
The FSSP are required to celebrate the OF when the bishop asks them to. For example, Chrism Mass, or when the bishop wishes to celebrate the OF and asks them to concelebrate. Ibid the ICRS.

That they seldom have to do so is immaterial; the MP last year was explicit in stating the requirement that Roman Catholic priests all be willing to celebrate the OF, even as all are permitted to say the EF for their private masses.
 
Cassocks are nice to see. So are black suits with a black shirt with a Roman collar. I know one priest that wear black slacks, black dress shoes and a black long sleeved dress shirt with a Roman collar. They all look equally good to me.
 
When I was picking up my daughter from school yesterday, one of our priests walked by wearing a long cassock. I was rather surprised, but also thought it was lovely. He is also relatively young. In his 30’s, I guess, and has been at our parish about a year now. He is quite orthodox, as is our parish, generally, and is very popular. Maybe it’s a trend that will catch on. The school kids love him. (Though I’m almost afraid to say that about priests anymore…)

–Brigid
 
I’m glad to say that our young priest…he’s 42…wears a cassock plus he likes to wear the hat with the little pom pom on top and recently he has acquired a black skull cap. I don’t know the rules as to when he can wear what kind of hat but both do cover his little bald spot. :rolleyes: During cold weather he will have his black cape on too which I really like. He likes looking like a priest and he is very traditional. He has a Latin Mass on Sunday, 8AM, once a month and a daily Latin Mass every Wed. eve. It 's not that I prefer the entirely Latin Mass but it is nice. I personally think the Norvus Ordo should be part Latin which he will do when Pope Benedict gives us the new Missal. I think that’s supposed to happen anyway. I sure get tired of all the differences in parishes. It’s such a shame. I’m a convert of over 35 years.
I have to say too that I was a bit jealous :(when Wolfgang said ALL of their priests wear cassocks. We’re lucky to have 1. We do have 2 Deacons and both are pretty traditional…one more than the other…but we are darn lucky.:dancing: Another priest in our town wore the black suit and overcoat and he had the white hair to make him even more distinguished looking. He has since retired but once in awhile substitutes at our parish.
Bye for now…M.A.
 
So far the people that like cassocks are in the big majority:thumbsup:
 
QUOTE] (Though I’m almost afraid to say that about priests anymore…)
–Brigid

Pray for them, Brigid.
 
ConservativeOne said:
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.
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It also remind one of Who they represent. And they are “standing up” for their faith.
 
On a related note i find nothing more striking then a Dominican in Full Habit with the Cappa 😃
 
shuzo1189 said:
On a related note i find nothing more striking then a Dominican in Full Habit with the Cappa 😃
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God’s Penguins!

Seriously, the Dominican Friars, living in community but visible to the people, make a huge and striking impact with their devotion to both the Rosary and the Habit.
 
Aramis said:
God’s Penguins!

Seriously, the Dominican Friars, living in community but visible to the people, make a huge and striking impact with their devotion to both the Rosary and the Habit.
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Yeah, my Spiritual Director is a Dominican and I have to say it is rather priceless to see the look on the faces of people when we go out for Lunch or something and he goes full habit
 
There is a group of younger priests in my archdiocese who are wearing cassocks!!! Hoooray!!! Younger Catholics ARE turning to orthodoxy (laity, clergy, and religious!) The Holy Spirit is moving in the church!

stteresasgirl
 
Out of curiosity, what is the origin / history of the cassock? How was it derived and why did it become a priestly garment?
 
stteresasgirl said:
There is a group of younger priests in my archdiocese who are wearing cassocks!!! Hoooray!!! Younger Catholics ARE turning to orthodoxy (laity, clergy, and religious!) The Holy Spirit is moving in the church!

stteresasgirl
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I’m sure few need reminding, but clerical garb is not necessarily a sign of orthodoxy or holiness. It might be nice to see priests wearing cassocks or nuns wearing habits, but a cassock can be a disquise as much as a sign of faith.
 
Tsuwano said:
I’m sure few need reminding, but clerical garb is not necessarily a sign of orthodoxy or holiness. It might be nice to see priests wearing cassocks or nuns wearing habits, but a cassock can be a disquise as much as a sign of faith.
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You can say the same thing about street clothes…A cassock and a habit are powerful witnesses, that is why they are worn
 
redrosetea said:
You can say the same thing about street clothes…A cassock and a habit are powerful witnesses, that is why they are worn
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Thank you! This thread should be witness enough of that. Four pages of posts and only one comment that wasn’t incredibly positive.
 
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