I think a priest can cautiously approach popular and controversial media stories from the pulpit. He may also use the pulpit to further a social message with due discretion.
However, a priest should never use the liturgy to do either. Ever.
The liturgy is centered on Christ and his offering of himself. The vestments a priest wears are to promote that message. And that message alone.
And now, I present, the hoodie-Mass:
And the explanation:
But to be fair, this is from Trinity Wall Street Episcopal Church. But our guys shouldn't do this either.
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Plus, at Trinity Wall Street Episcopal Church, you can celebrate Holy Communion on-line on-demand!
Fr Michael Pfleger wore one at St Sabina's in Chicago. It made the national papers, as anything he does usually does.
(Speaking of which, I'm not even sure that all the sacraments are celebrated there, and properly celebrated...their website is sketchy)
Matt
Well, dang. Pfleger did wear one and had a Trayvon theme on the altar I see.
Missed that.
Ah, another Mundelein product from Chicago. Proud to call it my alma mater.
Fr pFleger has also resisted disciplinary measures in the Church when they tried to remove him. It is bigger than the Martin case but consistent in his way of thinking/actions.
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