Comments on: Why did my parish cover the monstrance on the altar? http://bustedhalo.com/questionbox/why-did-my-parish-cover-the-monstrance-on-the-altar an online magazine for spiritual seekers Sun, 27 May 2012 02:50:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Fr John Blaker http://bustedhalo.com/questionbox/why-did-my-parish-cover-the-monstrance-on-the-altar/comment-page-1#comment-6133 Fr John Blaker Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:13:53 +0000 http://www.bustedhalo.com/questionbox/why-did-my-parish-cover-the-monstrance-on-the-altar/#comment-6133 You're never supposed to have the Sacrement exposed if nobody is there for adoration. The monstrance can be covered or the Sacrament can be put in the tabernacle. Also, in places where there is Perpetual Adoration, the monstrance is covered during Mass. You’re never supposed to have the Sacrement exposed if nobody is there for adoration. The monstrance can be covered or the Sacrament can be put in the tabernacle.

Also, in places where there is Perpetual Adoration, the monstrance is covered during Mass.

]]> By: mike http://bustedhalo.com/questionbox/why-did-my-parish-cover-the-monstrance-on-the-altar/comment-page-1#comment-6130 mike Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.bustedhalo.com/questionbox/why-did-my-parish-cover-the-monstrance-on-the-altar/#comment-6130 Interesting Emily. I have never heard that but it makes some sense to me. However, if someone follows you in do they have the sense to remove the cover or do they get timid about doing it? Seems like more of the job for a sexton or Pastoral Associate than individuals to me. Interesting Emily. I have never heard that but it makes some sense to me. However, if someone follows you in do they have the sense to remove the cover or do they get timid about doing it? Seems like more of the job for a sexton or Pastoral Associate than individuals to me.

]]> By: Emily http://bustedhalo.com/questionbox/why-did-my-parish-cover-the-monstrance-on-the-altar/comment-page-1#comment-6126 Emily Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:55:08 +0000 http://www.bustedhalo.com/questionbox/why-did-my-parish-cover-the-monstrance-on-the-altar/#comment-6126 The parish I grew up in does the same thing in the adoration chapel. I was always taught that if you are the last one to leave the chapel, you are supposed to cover the monstrance. I never got a detailed reason why though, beyond it being sort of a sign of respect. The parish I grew up in does the same thing in the adoration chapel. I was always taught that if you are the last one to leave the chapel, you are supposed to cover the monstrance. I never got a detailed reason why though, beyond it being sort of a sign of respect.

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