tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747077806405542777.post8951882348016775875..comments2023-06-01T04:31:28.520-05:00Comments on Liturgy & Catechesis Shall Kiss: Questions of Allegiance, Proper Attire, and Good Liturgyjdonliturgyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15729552755992633453noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747077806405542777.post-77518352958612908482011-01-29T14:31:21.892-06:002011-01-29T14:31:21.892-06:00I show my students that in the Parable of the Wedd...I show my students that in the Parable of the Wedding Feast, the only guest thrown out was dressed improperly.kkollwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691145638703824456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747077806405542777.post-92100531548041893612011-01-25T09:33:55.966-06:002011-01-25T09:33:55.966-06:00I completely agree with your comment about becomin...I completely agree with your comment about becoming a "society in which most people are uncomfortable with formal, ritual occasions". No, many people don't know how to dress nor do they care to dress any differently when attending Mass. In our postmodern culture we want Jesus to accept us as we are no matter what. Jesus does meet us where we are at, but even Scripture speaks about a person getting thrown out of the wedding feast because he refused to put on the proper garment. It's not that we will be judged at the end of our lives because of what we wore to Mass, but I do think if we approached the Holy Mass just like any other event in our week then we will find that we never opened ourselves to God and His ways so as to be transformed by the encounter we have with Him at Mass. I think people should dress up for Mass because they believe this is a special hour with Jesus and their parish community. My outward appearance helps me focus on the inner transformation I hope to have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com