When I saw this unfortunate spectacle over at Bad Vestments, I was very much afraid that I recognized the clergyman in question as His Excellency, + Alexander Sample, twelfth bishop of the Diocese of Marquette in Michigan. I hoped I was wrong, but it turns out I was correct. The sight of this first-rate, orthodox and faithful bishop with an Egg McMuffin on his chest was depressing.
But on further reflection, it seems clear that we must respect Bishop Sample now more than ever after seeing him in that get-up, which had to be somebody's idea of a joke on him. No doubt this dreadful chasuble was proffered to him during a visit to one of his parishes. Instead of throwing a temper tantrum about having to look ridiculous, he put it on, and then put on a smile. Clearly he is a man of charity, humility and penance.
Though I can't say it would surprise me if the makers of this polyester travesty have filled their last order from the Diocese of Marquette.
Eeeek. Could I have a side of fries with that?
ReplyDeleteHave it your way, Shirley!
ReplyDeleteI almost like to think that it's like a father whose little child makes him a paper tie colored with crayons, and then expects him to wear it to work. And he does.
I am so impressed with Bishop Sample, I cannot even entertain the thought that your explanation is overly charitable, Anita! Surely you are correct about this! There are plenty of other photos that show that he knows exactly how a bishop should vest for Mass!
ReplyDeleteJay, and now he is to be the Archbishop of Portland. That means he will be our Metropolitan. I trust that this portends good things for those of us who live in his suffragan dioceses!
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