Holding hands
Question from Amanda on 4/16/2008:
I read in Catholicism for Dummies that it isn't necessary to hold hands during the Our Father. Does this mean that it's wrong to hold hands during the Our Father or that we can if we want to?
Also, when the priest holds up his hands and says "Peace be with you", many people in the congregation hold up their hands in return when they answer "And also with you." Is this wrong, or is it just up to the individual whether or not he does it? Thank You and God Bless!
Answer by Colin B. Donovan, STL on 7/1/2008:
I think Father Trigilio was saying that when everyone else is holding hands, one doesn't have to do this. The reason is simple, it is not a part of the Mass, and is actually a misunderstanding of the purpose of the rite of peace and the nature of liturgical signs.
Please read my FAQ on Hold ing Hands at Mass
Unfortunately, I suspect many priests have not thought deeply about this issue, or simply do not know how to end this warm and fuzzy practice without creating a revolt. Perhaps, an on-going homiletic catechesis on the nature of the liturgy could be suggested.
Question from Amanda on 4/16/2008:
I read in Catholicism for Dummies that it isn't necessary to hold hands during the Our Father. Does this mean that it's wrong to hold hands during the Our Father or that we can if we want to?
Also, when the priest holds up his hands and says "Peace be with you", many people in the congregation hold up their hands in return when they answer "And also with you." Is this wrong, or is it just up to the individual whether or not he does it? Thank You and God Bless!
Answer by Colin B. Donovan, STL on 7/1/2008:
I think Father Trigilio was saying that when everyone else is holding hands, one doesn't have to do this. The reason is simple, it is not a part of the Mass, and is actually a misunderstanding of the purpose of the rite of peace and the nature of liturgical signs.
Please read my FAQ on Hold ing Hands at Mass
Unfortunately, I suspect many priests have not thought deeply about this issue, or simply do not know how to end this warm and fuzzy practice without creating a revolt. Perhaps, an on-going homiletic catechesis on the nature of the liturgy could be suggested.
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