Is the Chrism Mass in the Bible

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Is the Chrism Mass in the Bible is asked by someone and I want to respond to this person. Thank you.
 
To an extent, yes.
The Chrism Mass is on Holy Thursday because that day is the day of the institution of the Priesthood, and at the Chrism Mass, all of the priests of the diocese, are, for the most part, present.
 
I know of no reference in the Bible, but if this is some sort of objection to the Chrism mass I can’t understand it unless it’s rejecting all Christian services in general.
 
Maximilian75 said:
To an extent, yes.
The Chrism Mass is on Holy Thursday because that day is the day of the institution of the Priesthood, and at the Chrism Mass, all of the priests of the diocese, are, for the most part, present.
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Well, maybe that’s how it should be, but in our diocese, the Chrism Mass is on the Wednesday evening , as it is easier for the priests to attend and still be available during Holy Thursday for other things like visiting the sick.
 
While the Chrism Mass used to be on Thursday, many Dioceses have moved it to earlier in Holy Week to accommodate the priests’ commitments at their parish - Holy Thursday is the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
 
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“Chrism Mass” not in the bible? Nor is the word “bible” in the bible… Nor is the word “Protestant” ever used in conjunction with the words “righteous”, " justified", or used in conjunction with the phrase “just follow Luther or Calvin, you’ll still be saved”. I love it when literalists use “it ain’t in the bible” to dismiss something or impeach a religious practice… especially if it’s a Catholic custom.
 
Maximilian75 said:
The Chrism Mass is on Holy Thursday
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No, not necessarily. The Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Lord’s Supper are not the same thing.
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and at the Chrism Mass, all of the priests of the diocese, are, for the most part, present.
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A superficial aspect, not anything that is inherent in the bishop blessing oils.

What is present in the bible is the concept of anointing with holy oils. Also the concept of sacramental objects that are blessed and set apart for holy use.

The blessing of oils by the bishop has varied over the centuries. There are early references to this as part of the Easter Vigil and also as a separate rite moved to another day during Holy Week. The current rite dates from 1967.

There is no reason for the chrism mass to be present in the Bible.
 
Thank you for your answers! I will research a document now…as I believe it is connected to Isaiah…in today’s reading, but I need to read it to be sure.
 
Where does the Bible say that all liturgical practices of Christians need to be explicitly spelled out in the Bible?

If someone asked me that question, I would respond with this question.

I’m pretty sure that idea is a tradition of men.
 
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A superficial aspect, not anything that is inherent in the bishop blessing oils.
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I disagree; the Chrism Mass is as much about the institution of the priesthood as the blessing of the oils, so it’s not superficial to have all the diocesan priests and many other representatives there to renew their ordination promises.
 
TEdwards said:
“Chrism Mass” not in the bible? Nor is the word “bible” in the bible… Nor is the word “Protestant” ever used in conjunction with the words “righteous”, " justified", or used in conjunction with the phrase “just follow Luther or Calvin, you’ll still be saved”. I love it when literalists use “it ain’t in the bible” to dismiss something or impeach a religious practice… especially if it’s a Catholic custom.
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This. All of this.
 
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