In the bapitist church before the commuion service (normally on third Sunday) the "body" and the "blood" are covered with a white linen cloth, well someone has stated that this is considered blasphemy, is that true and WHY?
2007-09-21 13:01:25 · 10 answers · asked by OCOJ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't think it is blasphemous for Baptists or even Catholics for that matter.
2007-09-21 13:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A veil is used to cover the chalice when it is carried to and from the altar during the celebration of Mass. It is usually the same color as the vestments. As a liturgical vestment, it was probably introduced in the Middle Ages, and may have had a functional origin-perhaps developed from a sacculum or small bag for carrying the sacred vessels.
The veil still has a function. For example, the veil is useful sign to parishioners accustomed to reciting the entrance and Communion antiphons during weekday Masses which vary according to the feast. The priest is often given the choice of celebrating a memorial in honor of a martyr. When he uses a red chalice veil, this indicates even before Mass begins that he has chosen that optional memorial.
The veiled chalice can also highlight both the relationship and the distinction between the two main parts of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Just as the Gospel book which contains God's Word is adorned and dignified with beautiful covers, so the vessels that will contain the Body and Blood of the Lord should be adorned and dignified with the veil. Also, since the chalice is the visible sign of the Eucharist, it seems appropriate that it should be veiled during the first part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word.
A corporal is a piece of linen cloth on which rest the vessels holding the Sacred Species during Mass.
What is a pall?
A pall is a linen card about six inches square, used to cover the chalice containing the precious Blood.
What is a purificator?
A purificator is a small linen towel that the priest uses to cleanse the sacred vessels.
2007-09-21 13:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does seem slightly symbolic of a shroud, but then, Jesus said "This do in remembrance of me." How does Someone know he didn't have his bread under a cloth at the time? It seems trivial.
2007-09-21 13:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by Voyager 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to say a person drinks blood and eats human flesh is a bit blasphemous so covering it helps with the guise of holiness
see also the Saders or blood drinking cults
2007-09-21 13:07:17 · answer #4 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
As a Non-Christian, I'll say this:
The important thing, as I understand it, is recognizing that Christ died for our sins and accepting him as lord and savior.
Everything else is just trifles.
2007-09-21 13:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by witchiebunny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look up the word Blasphemous.
When you find where this would fit into context, let me know.
2007-09-21 13:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jason The Great 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptist communion remains ordinary bread and ordinary grape juice, so it's impossible to blaspheme God in that way.
2007-09-21 13:55:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No , you have to try to keep it as sanitary as possible .
2007-09-21 13:41:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea what you are talking about.
2007-09-21 13:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by CHELLE BELLE 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
never heard that one.
2007-09-21 13:07:14 · answer #10 · answered by Tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋