Yes, I dropped Fr. B’s paten once after Mass (after purification). Thankfully, this happened before we had the vessels restored. He chopped my head off regardless.
Have you ever gone more than 24 hours without eating anything?
Ultimately, I started using a tray with a non-skid liner. A friend of mine who is the sacristan at his abbey (he’s a Benedictine monk) gave me the idea.
Have you ever attended Mass at an abbey/monastery/convent?
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