They were very kind about my efforts.Here is another photo from Mass: the singing of the Gospel:
The vestment was made by a lady locally and was very fine. It meets the requirements set out by Fr Anthony Symondson in his article submitted to NLM questioning the Borromean revival where he reminds us of a decision of the Sacred Congregation of Rites that'a chasuble may reach a little below the wrists, or a little below the shoulder, but not in between.'Personally, I quite like the Borromean chasuble and all things Borromean but it is good to know that the chasuble I was wearing met the strictest standards.
I liked the following picture because it captures the atmosphere at the Masses. In somewhat spartan conditions, the students are reverent, attentive and participating fully.
Looking at these pictures and remembering the Bootcamp, I realise that this was a very rich experience for me and I would certainly be willing to go again if invited. There is something deeply good about this initiative and I am sure it is something providential not only for the Church in the Netherlands but for Europe. The Good Lord does not always use grand expensive schemes to further his plan but will always use those who are humble, sincere and loyal to the Church.
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Father, please be careful about what you say. Your last paragraph in this post now has me terrified! It was just...an idea which we picked up and ran with. No big divine inspiration that I could see.
Oh, and now people are going to quote the "...and the Lord was in the still, small voice" bit of Sacred Scripture, aren't they?
Psh. You still have me scared.
[Gah, I can't remember what I've commented on now, so apologies if this is twice!]
Those photos are (a) fantastic, but also (b) funny/zany/Dutch. It looks like you had a great time, and I for one would've loved to have been there.
Where can we get details of next year's meeting please. Dank U wel!
The vestment certainly looks rather fine. I should have liked to see a photograph of both front and back. Anyway much better than some stiff sandwich board fiddleback.
I hope you didn't use the Schillebeeckx Dutch catechism at that camp!
lms rep - the credimus forum will have the details in Dutch. But I will post them here in English as soon as I know.
ottaviani - no heretical catechisms used there at all, Your Eminence
Puella - perhaps it was the Good Lord who picked up the idea and ran with it ;-)
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