Why veil statues

And therefore on the day on which our Lord's Passion is recalled as it was really accomplished, this sacrament is not consecrated. Vatican Pensacola Diocese St.

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This is the moment at which the fast of Lent ends and the glory of Easter begins. This unveiling reveals that Christ has revealed himself as risen and victorious. Our Catholic Faith is so rich! Be sure to teach your children and grandchildren these beautiful and ancient traditions! Do you enjoy reading these posts by Dr. The veiling of crosses, statues and icons in Lent is a practice found, with some variation, in liturgical churches.

Amongst Western Christians it is widely associated with Roman and Anglican churches, and in catholic expressions of Lutheranism. First of all, we use veils to alert us of the special time that we are in. When we walk into church and notice everything is covered, we immediately know that something is different.

These last two weeks of Lent are meant to be a time of immediate preparation for the Sacred Triduum and these veils are a forceful reminder to get ready. Secondly, the veils focus our attention on the words being said at Mass.

When we listen to the Passion narrative, our senses are allowed to focus on the striking words from the Gospel and truly enter into the scene. Third, the Church uses veils to produce a heightened sense of anticipation for Easter Sunday. This is further actualized when you attend daily Mass and see the veils each day. And therein lies the whole point: the veils are not meant to be there forever.

The images need to be unveiled; it is unnatural for them to be covered. The unveiling before the Easter Vigil is a great reminder of our own life on earth.