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24/09/2026

“The introduction of new systems of seasonal dress for Mass servers—cannot arise from local preference or private initiative of parishes or individuals…”
https://thelivingcatholic.org/liturgy/the-vesture-of-altar-servers-preserving-the-hierarchy-of-liturgical-signs-part-iii/

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22/09/2026

As related to every minister within the liturgical space, we must ensure the proper vestments of altar servers are well preserved according to the Church’s mind:

The continuation to the introduction and part IPart II: The Traditional Red Cassock: An Exception That Confirms the Rule To appreciate why seasonal cassocks for altar servers represent a departure from the Roman tradition, it is necessary to distinguish between hierarchical colours and liturgical......

20/09/2026

https://thelivingcatholic.org/liturgy/the-vesture-of-altar-servers-preserving-the-hierarchy-of-liturgical-signs-part-i/ St. Gregory the Great Provincial Major Seminary, Parkoso-KumasiCatholic AsetenaThe Catholic University of Malawi@

A continuation of the introduction Part I: Does Liturgical Norms Permit Seasonal Vesture for Mass Servers? One of the principal arguments advanced in favour of seasonal cassocks for altar servers rests on a particular reading of the GIRM (345) which states that “the purpose of a variety in t...

20/09/2026

If Scripture is the only infallible authority, where does Scripture itself establish sola scriptura? Mr. Godwin K. Frimpong confronts the question👇C2C St. Genevieve Youth MinistrySt. Gregory the Great Provincial Major Seminary, Parkoso-KumasiOkyere Samuel AttaCatholic Asetena #

15/09/2026

https://thelivingcatholic.org/liturgy/the-vesture-of-altar-servers-preserving-the-hierarchy-of-liturgical-signs/

Introduction: The Church’s concern for preserving distinct liturgical roles is neither recent nor merely disciplinary. From the earliest centuries of Christianity, ecclesiastical writers understood that the harmony of worship depends upon each member faithfully fulfilling his proper office. Saint....

09/09/2026

To the Souls of the Youth, the Pope Speaks🙏
Kwadwo BayieAlbert DansoBenedict Agyenim-BoatengSt. Gregory the Great Provincial Major Seminary, Parkoso-KumasiKyle Kattumana AugustineOkyere Samuel Atta

05/09/2026

…On Earth as it is in Heaven🙏

26/08/2026

https://thelivingcatholic.org/faith-guides/reserving-the-invitation-to-the-mystery-of-faith-to-the-presiding-priest/

In the celebration of the Holy Eucharist according to the Roman Rite, the authoritative liturgical norms of the Catholic Church consistently reserve the invitation to the Memorial Acclamation to the priest celebrant. No provision is made for a deacon to substitute for him in inviting the faithful to...

24/08/2026

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To read the previous parts kindly click on the link PART I and PART II Part III For an effective liturgical revival, these three dimensions cannot function independently: The seminary forms priests, the bishop confirms and supervises them, the parish receives and lives their ministry. Weakness in on...

24/08/2026

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Click on the link for the previous part. (The first Part) Part II The Seminary Since every priest ordinarily celebrates as he has been formed, authentic liturgical renewal must begin in the seminary. The seminary is not merely a place where rubrics are learned but where future priests acquire the me...