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Chrism Mass

3/17/2016

 

​One of the great blessings of being closely connected to the Cathedral is the ability to participate in the major Diocesan liturgies. The Chrism Mass is one of the most beautiful celebrations of the year. Traditionally celebrated on the morning of Holy Thursday, but transferred to allow the presbyterate and the people to gather around the Bishop, the entire Mass emphasizes the splendor of the holy priesthood and the duties of the priest to the people of God (and our duties toward our priests!). 
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The Procession of the Oils
The Preface of the Mass affirms:

"For Christ not only adorns with a royal priesthood the people he has made his own, but with a brother's kindness he also chooses men to become sharers in his sacred ministry through the laying on of hands.

"They are to renew in his name the sacrifice of human redemption, to set before your children the paschal banquet, to lead you holy people in charity, to nourish them with the word and strengthen them with the Sacraments.

"As they give up their lives for you and for the salvation of their brothers and sisters, they strive to be conformed to the image of Christ himself and offer you a constant witness of faith and love..."
"Are you resolved to be more united with the Lord Jesus, and more closely conformed to him?"

​​"Beloved sons,
on the anniversary of that day
when Christ our Lord conferred his priesthood
on his Apostles and on us,
are you resolved to renew,
in the presence of your Bishop
and God's holy people,
​the promises you once made?"

The priests respond: "I am."
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The Renewal of Priestly Promises
The sisters were honored to be able to serve our priests and the people of the diocese by assisting to prepare the Cathedral and participating in the choir. May God bless each of our priests and reward them for their selfless service!
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The Oils waiting to be blessed

​O Mary, Queen of the Clergy,
pray for us, obtain for us many and holy priests.

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