laetare
Laetare Sunday
at the kiss of peace
I hug my wife
Laetare Sunday occurs halfway through Lent; it was observed yesterday, March 10. "Laetare" may be translated "Rejoice!" The kiss of peace is a point at which worshippers wish one another the peace of Christ. The "kiss" is usually a handshake or something of the sort. But those in more intimate relationships – married couples, family members, close friends, etc. – may actually kiss.
I posted this yesterday as a comment at Gillena's blog.
posted by Bill | 4:43 AM
5 Comments:
i'm not initiated but this is actually the first time i hear of this ritual.
an intimate moment well captured
Thanks, Polona. The kiss of peace is ancient in its origins, but it formally became part of the Roman Catholic Mass after Vatican II.
I see:
hand in hand
across the breakfast tables
traded wishes
_m
A good haiku about a good moment ! Rejoice !
this is interesting, Bill; we call it the sign of peace and it is indeed usually a hand shake or a head nod :)
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