tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940364093450837549.post519696607047176513..comments2024-03-28T14:19:53.973+00:00Comments on Fr Hunwicke's Mutual Enrichment: Extinguishing the Paschal CandleFr John Hunwickehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766211573399409633noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940364093450837549.post-7716999721477132312022-05-30T22:55:25.880+01:002022-05-30T22:55:25.880+01:00Take the paschal candle out after the Gospel of th...Take the paschal candle out after the Gospel of the vigil of the Ascension. Bring it back for the Whitsun vigil, where its role is to resit the Easter vigil.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034543498553829977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940364093450837549.post-28705734392384263272022-05-27T15:58:27.457+01:002022-05-27T15:58:27.457+01:00It is an interesting question - to me at least. Th...It is an interesting question - to me at least. There does seem something slightly odd about having the candle brought back on the morning before Pentecost and lit again for the blessing of the font.Rubricariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050302650867319277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940364093450837549.post-48136069845979904822022-05-27T14:17:58.418+01:002022-05-27T14:17:58.418+01:00You suggestion rests, I assume, on the principle t...You suggestion rests, I assume, on the principle that, as you say,<br /><br />>>It is distracting and unseemly to have the Candle standing in the Sanctuary ... and unlit.<br /><br />I do not grant that. I think, in fact, that even where the Old Rite does have a Church to itself, the Paschal candle should remain in the Sanctuary until at least the Vigil of Pentecost - see below for why that Moritz Gruberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313974490621703071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940364093450837549.post-38530378696790452392022-05-25T22:34:42.321+01:002022-05-25T22:34:42.321+01:00I can remember being deeply moved when I attended ...I can remember being deeply moved when I attended Mass on Ascension day for the first time and the Paschal Candle was blown out immediately after the Gospel. I wonder why this powerful symbol has been discontinued. I have the opportunity tomorrow of going to a TLM and will be curious to see if this custom is maintained.Pelerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11242844701379703515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940364093450837549.post-50744462816102324122022-05-23T13:38:43.423+01:002022-05-23T13:38:43.423+01:00Contrary to another comment I find these questions...Contrary to another comment I find these questions illuminating. :) It may not be the most important topic but is refreshing to explore a topic other than the same old controversies over and over again. phaedruscjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276078806830794927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940364093450837549.post-81981823246542238682022-05-22T20:27:46.126+01:002022-05-22T20:27:46.126+01:00I am aware of the Lord smiting a paschal candle li...I am aware of the Lord smiting a paschal candle lit after Ascension.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02059920222709764278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8940364093450837549.post-58432421110757221222022-05-21T22:22:09.215+01:002022-05-21T22:22:09.215+01:00Father, I have the utmost respect for your intelle...Father, I have the utmost respect for your intellect, and, more importantly, for your deep commitment to defending authentic Catholic faith and practice. I read your blog every day.<br /><br />But is the question of when and where you light a paschal candle really worthy of your or anyone's attention?Michael Gormallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029418775349258302noreply@blogger.com