I found this to be a powerful exposé of the practice of shriving in the Middle Ages. I have not shriven anyone for a long time, but as a young priest (traditionalist RC), I abhorred the confessional box. Intuitively, I preferred to sit on a stool in view of people in the chapel and have the penitent in front of me. We need to study the theology of sin and penance to get from the quasi-legal dimension to a more ontological idea of restoring the image of God in the person's soul - and in our own as sinners. I think I have the texts of the Sarum Manual and the text of the rite of shriving.
Extremely interesting and very well researched and presented. A slight correction. The origin of the Catholic use of the confessional was one of the reforms of the Council of Trent which mandated that a fixed grill and physical separation be maintained between the priest and penitent. This was to insure that nothing “ improper” could take place. Apparently. there had been concerns in the past. The use of the confessional was , therefore , mandated for women. However, men were still able to confess in the usual way.
As a Catholic historian this was a fascinating a rather refreshing look at the sacrament of penance! Was the experience of confession for peasants in Scotland and continental Europe similar to this?
Father, I found this fascinating. I wanted to read more and wondered about sources for this expose? (the shriving stool etc) Very interesting indeed! Thank you and glad you are back. We have missed you.
I wonder if the bear hood is symbolically related to the stick- a Roman standard bearer would wear a lion's head headdress. Beyond that I think of Daniel in the lion's den, that the priest is manifesting the image of the lion whose mouth was shut, as the priest is not the judge or vigilante, and the congregant, as Daniel is unharmed by his confession.
6:10 I think we should stop using the highly confusing old German nickname “Ember days” and just call it “The Liturgy of the Seasons”, plain and to the point, unambiguous.
I found this to be a powerful exposé of the practice of shriving in the Middle Ages. I have not shriven anyone for a long time, but as a young priest (traditionalist RC), I abhorred the confessional box. Intuitively, I preferred to sit on a stool in view of people in the chapel and have the penitent in front of me. We need to study the theology of sin and penance to get from the quasi-legal dimension to a more ontological idea of restoring the image of God in the person's soul - and in our own as sinners. I think I have the texts of the Sarum Manual and the text of the rite of shriving.
Extremely interesting and very well researched and presented. A slight correction. The origin of the Catholic use of the confessional was one of the reforms of the Council of Trent which mandated that a fixed grill and physical separation be maintained between the priest and penitent. This was to insure that nothing “ improper” could take place. Apparently. there had been concerns in the past. The use of the confessional was , therefore , mandated for women. However, men were still able to confess in the usual way.
Excellent presentation ; thanks from old New Orleans 😇
Thank God! I can get my Divers fix! It’s good to hear you again Fr. Felix.
Good to have you back. Thank you very much for this.
Many prayers!
As a Catholic historian this was a fascinating a rather refreshing look at the sacrament of penance! Was the experience of confession for peasants in Scotland and continental Europe similar to this?
Father, I found this fascinating. I wanted to read more and wondered about sources for this expose? (the shriving stool etc) Very interesting indeed! Thank you and glad you are back. We have missed you.
The return of the Monk
So relieved to hear your voice again.
Glad your back
Good your back
The withdrawal and return of the laity to the regular sacrament is fascinating. Are there any sources I should read for more information?
Good to have you back! What happened tp Society webpage??
If you look up the Roman penitential wand, I’m sure you’ll find something analagous
Yes that's exactly it!
I wonder if the bear hood is symbolically related to the stick- a Roman standard bearer would wear a lion's head headdress. Beyond that I think of Daniel in the lion's den, that the priest is manifesting the image of the lion whose mouth was shut, as the priest is not the judge or vigilante, and the congregant, as Daniel is unharmed by his confession.
Lord comes from Hlaford, Hlaf- Loaf, ord - ?
6:10 I think we should stop using the highly confusing old German nickname “Ember days” and just call it “The Liturgy of the Seasons”, plain and to the point, unambiguous.
Gone too long
Why did you have to title this Video with the word Medieval Peasant, instead of Medieval Christian?
He literally explains it in the first 3 minutes