First off, they are called vestments. Secondly, Let me ask you something. Have you ever dined at a very fine restaurant? If you answer yes, then in doing so you'd probably expect a few things. (a) you'd probably expext to pay a bit more than you would then dining at say a Denny's. (b) you'd probably expect superior cuisine. (c) you'd expect an attractive dining enviroment. (i.e. white tabelcloths, soft music, dim lighting, ect.) And probably most importantly...... prompt and respectful service. And who or what does that usually depend on? The waiter of course!
If you think about it, the waiter communicates his/her ability to serve his/her guests by his/her attire. If you are is willing to spend a large sum of money on one dinner and a bottle of wine, you would be rightly offended if their waiter arrived at the table in jeans and a t-shirt. This is because attire matters, wouldn't you agree?
I think so. What we wear communicates our respect for an occasion: the vesture of a bride and groom on their wedding day—the clothing we wear for a funeral—the robes we wear at graduation—the attire we wear for a job interview or a first date. Whenever the occasion calls for it, we dress appropriately. A waiter at a fine restaurant wears a tuxedo for the same practical reason that a priest wears certain vestments for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. In each case, the clothes of the server communicate the fact that he knows the importance of the occasion, and how best to fulfill his duties. If a fine dinner presumes proper attire, how much more so the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass by which God becomes present?
RE: Why, in the catholic church do the male hierarchy wear ball gowns and bling.
First off, they are called vestments. Secondly, Let me ask you something. Have you ever dined at a very fine restaurant? If you answer yes, then in doing so you'd probably expect a few things. (a) you'd probably expext to pay a bit more than you would then dining at say a Denny's. (b) you'd probably expect superior cuisine. (c) you'd expect an attractive dining enviroment. (i.e. white tabelcloths, soft music, dim lighting, ect.) And probably most importantly...... prompt and respectful service. And who or what does that usually depend on? The waiter of course!If you think about it, the waiter communicates his/her ability to serve his/her guests by his/her attire. If you are is willing to spend a large sum of money on one dinner and a bottle of wine, you would be rightly offended if their waiter arrived at the table in jeans and a t-shirt. This is because attire matters, wouldn't you agree?
I think so. What we wear communicates our respect for an occasion: the vesture of a bride and groom on their wedding day—the clothing we wear for a funeral—the robes we wear at graduation—the attire we wear for a job interview or a first date. Whenever the occasion calls for it, we dress appropriately. A waiter at a fine restaurant wears a tuxedo for the same practical reason that a priest wears certain vestments for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. In each case, the clothes of the server communicate the fact that he knows the importance of the occasion, and how best to fulfill his duties. If a fine dinner presumes proper attire, how much more so the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass by which God becomes present?