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Show - THE INTERMOUNTAIN CATHOLIC 29 elusion of the Litanies the open book of the Gospels is placed upon the neck and shoulders and the Consecrator and of the Bishop-elec- t the Assistant Bishops touch with both hands the head of the Bishop-elec- t saying: Receive the Holy Ghost This imposition of hands with the prayer constitutes, according to the general opinion of theologians, the essential rite by which Episcopal power is conferred. The Preface is then read, after which comes with holy the anointing of the Bishop-elec- t chrism. With his thumb dipped in the chrism, the Consecrator makes the Sign of the Cross and then on the head of the Bishop-elec- t anoints the crown saying: May thy head be anointed and consecrated by heavenly benediction in the pontifical order. The Consecrator then makes the Sign of the Cross with its accompanying words three times over the head of the Bishop-elecNext the hands of the Bishop-elec- t are anointed and then joined, the right resting upon the left, and they are placed in a long cloth suspended from the neck. The Consecrator then blesses the new Bishops pastoral staff, the symbol of the pastoral office, and places it between the fingers of the latters still joined hands saying: Receive the staff of the pastoral office, so that in t. the correction of vices you may be lovingly severe, giving judgment without wrath, softening the minds of your hearers whilst fostering virtues, not neglecting strictness of discipline through love of quillity. The new Bishops ring is then blessed and placed by the Consecrator on the ring finger of the right hand. The ring is the symbol of fidelity. While putting the ring on the Bishops finger the Consecrator says : Receive the ring, the symbol of fidelity, in order that, adorned with unspotted faith, you may keep inviolably the Spouse of God, namely, His Holy GRACE AND BEAUTY - . of character may be beautifully symbolized by your monument if you select a suitable design. Indeed, from our designs you may choose the design which best seems to fit the requirements. We will also draw up special sketches for you if your prefer. f Elias Morris & Sons Co. Was. 8008 Opp. Tabernacle We have given reliable service for over half a century An Institution of Service and Values Credit at cash prices We aim to sell all furniture on credit at the standard cash prices. We urgently request that if you should find an article in our store not so priced tell us that we may correct the error. Church. The book of the Gospels is then taken from the Bishops shoulders and presented to him to touch, the Consecrator saying: 1 Receive the Gospel and go preach to the people committed to thee, for God is powerful to increase His grace in thee, He who liveth and reigneth, world without end. The new Bishop then receives the kiss of Standard Furniture Co. The House of Quality 7 and 15 Main Street J. C. Dwyer, Sales Manager |