The Liturgy Guys The Profound Bow | S6 E13
Jan 7, 2022
The hosts return from their break to explore the profound bow at the altar, emphasizing its deep theological meaning. They discuss the significance of such gestures, the evolution of altar design, and the importance of reverence in worship. Personal anecdotes about the exchange of peace during Mass highlight updated practices post-COVID. The use of incense is examined for its rich theological implications. Engaging reflections and historical insights add depth to the liturgical experience, making it both educational and entertaining.
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Podcast Series Picks Up At The Altar
- The hosts review their prior episodes covering assembly, procession, vestments, and the entrance chant as background.
- They situate this episode at the point when the priest arrives at the altar to continue their step-by-step series.
Bowing As Sacramental Sign
- A bow in the liturgy is a sacramental sign that manifests reverence toward persons or signs that represent them.
- The altar is venerated because it represents Christ standing among his people, so bows signify honor to Jesus.
Old Altars Hid A Small Sacred Stone
- Jesse describes 19th-century altars often having just a small consecrated stone while expensive reredos hid a tiny altar stone.
- He warns modern churches to favor solid, freestanding stone altars rather than flimsy wooden tables.
