Thursday, March 16, 2006

Processional

Constantine, of Memoirs of a Catachumen, has introduced this video clip of a most interesting processional. I link to that clip here. Do watch it. You won't be glad you did.

Edward, of Inferno XVI, has commented on the processional, with these words: "Are those acolytes on loan from the Chocolate Factory or are they actually direct from Loompa-Land?"

And I, with my usual facility and lack of discretion, give you the following:

Ooompa-loompa-doompity-doo,
I have a perfect riddle for you.
Ooompa-loompa-doompity-dee,
If you are wise you'll listen to me:

What do you get when the Mass is a mess?
priests wearing stoles like they're wearing a dress?
Celebrants spinning while holding a book;
Processionals made up all of kooks.

I don't like the look of it!

Ooompa-loompa-doompity da,
If you're not stupid, you will go far.
You will live in happiness, too,
Like the trads and Oompa-loompities do!

2 Comments:

Blogger Father Aristibule Adams said...

I'm surprised how often that link pops up over and over - it is like the ecclesiastical version of Star Wars kid.

9:48 AM  
Blogger Deacon Jim said...

I watched this in stunned silence.

Then, when I saw the laughter and applause at the end I got it. Mocking the Word of God and using it in a performance piece.

Thankfully he didn't take 2 Samuel 6 too seriously. Otherwise he would have undressed as well.

6:51 PM  

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