In Chicago, there was a Bishop who resided at one of the more well-funded parishes. One Sunday morning after Mass, he was standing on the steps of the church, resplendent in his red-trimmed & red-sashed cassock, greeting his flock.
He felt a tug on his sash, and looked down to see a little boy. The child looked up at him and asked, “Are you Bozo?”
There’s a story about a church’s new pastor who scouted it out in ratty clothes before his installation. His first official sermon had something to say about how he was treated.
In Waterford City, Ireland, there is a historical museum that displays the robe used by the bishop. It is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars today. It was constantly being seized by the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church as the country went back and forth in its strifes.
One of my favorite experiences in Assissi was seeing the habit St Francis wore (so they say — and they should know.) It was not frayed, but faded and full of patches. Well loved.
FreyjaRN Premium Member 11 months ago
Point well taken.
jango 11 months ago
Gotta dress for success
Out of the Past 11 months ago
Maybe he just likes it. There was an I Love Lucy episode about Lucy wanting to throw out Ricky’s old shirt.
ladykat 11 months ago
The old habit is a well-loved old habit.
gigagrouch 11 months ago
In Chicago, there was a Bishop who resided at one of the more well-funded parishes. One Sunday morning after Mass, he was standing on the steps of the church, resplendent in his red-trimmed & red-sashed cassock, greeting his flock.
He felt a tug on his sash, and looked down to see a little boy. The child looked up at him and asked, “Are you Bozo?”
True story.
GaryCooper 11 months ago
Even ragged clothes can become an encumbrance.
Jogger2 11 months ago
Father Casey Cole, OFM, talks about his habit and the Franciscan who previously wore it: https://www.youtube.Com/watch?v=_uYKaJqLHFs
kaffekup 11 months ago
So, Leo, just sew some patches on the new one. He’ll love it.
gcarlson 11 months ago
There’s a story about a church’s new pastor who scouted it out in ratty clothes before his installation. His first official sermon had something to say about how he was treated.
banjoAhhh! 11 months ago
Yeah, I always thought those Halloween costumes were over the top.
dflak 11 months ago
In Waterford City, Ireland, there is a historical museum that displays the robe used by the bishop. It is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars today. It was constantly being seized by the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church as the country went back and forth in its strifes.
listmom 11 months ago
One of my favorite experiences in Assissi was seeing the habit St Francis wore (so they say — and they should know.) It was not frayed, but faded and full of patches. Well loved.