Or you could do what a certain priest I know did - whenever he knew the bishop was coming to the parish he would pull out the blue vestments and hang them out in full view in the sacristy.
I just have to say, I like this approach in addition to probably talking it over with the pastor. It kind of cracks me up and of course, it also sounds like something that could work!
For my home Advent wreath I’ve occasionally had to use white candles with violet and rose ribbons when I’ve not been able to find violet and rose candles. It used to be that stores would sell a box containing a set of Advent tapers, but those are harder to find nowadays (unless I can get to a Catholic store, which isn’t often).
Thann,
My point is that we should not use RED and GREEN candles. White (no color) with Violet and Rose ribbons would seem fine. (careful, don’t catch the ribbon on fire)
There are minor exceptions to this. Where I live the Spanish Privledge was brought over and retained. My direct knowledge of it being in force is vague but as it has the force of being a long standing tradition of over 450 years I would submit that it would stand as a valid liturgical tradition and not something made-up like many “traditions” we hear about from place to place in the US.
Ceremonies of the Modern Rite, 132: “Violet” is used for Lent and Advent and may be chosen for All Souls Day, funerals, and requiem Masses. The classical Roman tradition is to use a “reddish rather than the purple with a blue tone which is widely seen today. This acknowledges that the blue tone reddish” purple for violet, is widely use today, although not desired.
" purple for violet, is widely use today, although not desired.
This is correct – there is no distinction between the shade of violet used for Lent and that for Advent. This differentiation was brought about by the usual dissenting types that are always trying to change something, and seems to be a way of easing a parish into the use of full blue vestments. I am by no means an interior designer, but to my eye the juxtaposition of dark blue and rose pink is unattractive. As was mentioned elsewhere, the actual Biblical “purple” was more of a magenta or ruby-red color with less blue than purple has today. In fact, the magenta-red zucchetto worn by bishops is called “Roman purple,” as opposed to the orange-red “scarlet” color worn by a cardinal.
I prefer wearing black, because it goes with everything and always looks cleaner than it usually is. I entered the seminary so that I could wear it all the time without people thinking I’m a goth. Just kidding!