Why are so many young priests wearing traditional clerical clothing in public?

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[@JakeHGuy]

Yep. Completely agree. The young priests are very encouraging to us laity. It helps us be stronger in our faith out in public.

[@frsamfrench]

And that’s what we all want right? Support each other in witnessing to the Faith

[@JakeHGuy]

@@frsamfrench I agree! The laity need to support the priests as well. Gotta have real community. Once there's a good community our traditional practices don't feel weird, they feel special.

[@johnnylightning1967]

@@frsamfrench The Faithful will follow the faithful Shepherds of Christ .

[@repent6238]

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[@donaldkeith139]

This is a great point-it gives me courage to see young priests out there not being ashamed of being Christian

[@clivedytor2069]

I am a priest in the English countryside and wearing clerical clothing is without any doubt the best way to connect with people. They accept that I am there to be a friend and a pastor. Fr Clive

[@frsamfrench]

Thank you for your witness Father!

[@robertryan2542]

God bless all our young priests. Seeing them wearing the cassock lifts my heart. From Ireland ☘️

[@fireice6190]

Rev. Fr. I am massively proud of all of you. I am a Catholic

[@mamolefemalatji2436]

Wow wow Thank you all the Priest wearing their Cassocs, i have being Praying about that, asking Mother Mary to help u. In the blue book Mother Mary she's saying she will protect by wearing Cassocs and u got Strong dignity unlike wearing normal clothes.

[@patricias8628]

I am a 70 year old revert to the Catholic church. I cannot say thank you enough for being willing to wear your Sacramental religious clothing. None of us (The laity) ever understood why it was taken off in the first place when it is a Sacramental

[@lucillebonds2196]

And their cassock has 33 buttons in honor of the 33 years that our Lord lived on earth.

[@nothingmuchatall]

​@@lucillebonds2196 Always 33? Even if you're short?

[@eesoteric.]

I’m a laywoman and I absolutely love seeing priests wearing their Roman cassock, it’s a testimony Catholicism and our beautiful tradition. Especially because there’s something about the cassock that makes them look so beautiful, I don’t know how to describe it.

[@inco601]

Fit & proper?!

[@frsamfrench]

That’s often the way with symbols. They go deeper than simple words.

[@lovetruth5518]

It would be, as they are doctors of our soul.🎯 White Cossack would look heavenly too.

[@LMC444111]

I agree 100%.

[@johnnylightning1967]

33 buttons on the Cassock represent Jesus 33 years

[@FatherJMarcelPortelli]

I'm with you, brother. The greatest ice-breaker to get people to talk about their faith (or to ask for a confession) is for the priest to wear a cassock and look like a priest.

[@frsamfrench]

Agreed

[@RVMTube]

Bingo!!! I want to be able to spot that lighthouse beacon from miles away, while I am in the battering storm in pitch black darkness.

[@lovetruth5518]

👏👏👏👏Best comment!

[@marriedkiwi]

And the greatest ice breaker of all to commit to the Catholic mass according to the missal of 1962. I've brought protestants and irreligious there they all left In wonder why the Pope and bishops continue to suppress it.

[@marccrotty8447]

​@@marriedkiwiExactly. The Latin Mass is totally distinct from Protestantism.

[@mattduin7144]

God bless you Father and all the young priests returning to tradition. It's very heartening to see what God is doing in this generation of priests and seminarians

[@speedygonzales9993]

Right on, Fr. We all need to return to Tradition, pure & simple.

[@unknownnn9726]

The exact reason why I always wear my clerical everywhere I go when I was a seminarian and also it's a conversation starter that can lead to evangelization.

[@inco601]

It’s important to see priests dressed as such in public. It’s not lording it over us but humility in dressing according to their state in life.

[@jmccallion2394]

Well said, Fr Sam! As a priest myself, I would take out my Rosary while waiting in the grocery line, and turns a few heads, but I know She appreciates it!

[@spaceforgrace3312]

Do they open a new till?

[@jmccallion2394]

@@spaceforgrace3312 no not at all but that is a good point!

[@frsamfrench]

This is good on public transport as well. Public prayer, even silently, can arouse all kinds of reactions

[@reginaizar1466]

Thank you, Father. God bless these young priests who are not afraid to show their love and service for God, especially during these times when a lot of persecutions of Christians are happening, not only here in the US, but in other parts of the world. Even among us Catholics, where there is division between traditional and new order. It's very sad that a lot of women have turned their backs on God, because of them being pro-choice, pro abortion and supporting LGBTQ and transgenderism. But it's also nice to know that so many young men are converting to Catholicism and even going into priesthood. It used to be that the women or mothers were the ones teaching their family about God. Now, they don't even bother to talk about God to their families. I pray that these brave priests wearing their garbs will attract more people into returning if not converting many to God. These priests are the social workers that actually do more in helping people not just to get back on their feet but, most of all, help to save their souls. I pray that God will guide and protect these young priests and all priests that they may do the works our Lord Jesus Christ have instructed His apostles and disciples to do. And I also pray for our Pope and all the bishops, that the Holy Spirit may give them the gift of wisdom to know God's truth, the gift of knowledge to know God's will and purpose, the gift of counsel that they may use the right judgment in using the gifts of knowledge and wisdom, and the gift of piety that they may truly serve God and not themselves, and lastly the gift of fear of the Lord, which encompasses all the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit, that with fear of the Lord, our Pope and those under him will serve, honor and worship and most specially obey God's commandments and His will and the teachings of His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. God bless you, Father, and may God help your KZbin channel to propagate His Words and teach and evangelize thousands of people. ✝️🛐🛐🛐🛐

[@frsamfrench]

Thank you for your heartfelt message and your strong faith. I am truly touched by your deep commitment to the Church and your fervent prayers.

[@kevinkelly2162]

@@frsamfrench Any comment about the recent findings from Illinois? I believe at one point 4% of priests and clergy were known by the church to have abused children.

[@1Andelina1]

More men attend The March4Life

[@reginaizar1466]

@@1Andelina1 so true!

[@cathyfaulkner5989]

I think it is Wonderful to see the Priests wearing their clerics and cassocks. As you said Father you are giving witness to Christ and your vocation and to His Church. God bless you always. ❤️🙏🙏

[@day1678]

Public witness is important in a world that has gone bonkers! Good to see you guys not embarrassed to do this publicly.

[@Strix07024]

This is so encouraging! While going through a dark place in my life, I have seen a priest wearing his collar in public and asked if he would bless and pray for me. He was delighted to do so. If he had not been wearing his collar, I would have never known to ask him. Thank you to you and all the other young priests who are a visible beacon of Christ for those in this dark world who are either of the faith or are trying to find their way home. God bless you! ❤️✝️

[@frsamfrench]

Thank you for the beautiful sharing. Thanks be to God for that priest's witness and your courage to speak to him in that moment.

[@DoctorDewgong]

It puts forth a bold statement that they are unapologetic about their faith. They are not afraid to be strong Christian leaders

[@e.g.726]

It is so uplifting to see priests wearing the white collar... it changes my mood and I automatically smile... thank you from the bottom of my heart. It must be difficult bc there are many people that are mean and rude but there are a lot of us that are very proud of you all. Many blessings!!!

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

Priests should wear cossacks and the Holy garb of their respective orders. Not just a collar. Too much concessions to secularism, and a profane world.

[@SrHelenaBurnsfsp]

It also makes priests available for prayer & the Sacraments! Like us nuns, it's not a 9 to 5 job, it's our 24/7 identity. :) I love wearing my habit at all times in order to be available for the spiritual works of mercy. I'm constantly asked to pray for people, thanked for "making me think of God," and I love to hand out rosaries.

[@notdonaldst]

Thank you for your witness sister and for saying “yes” to God’s call toward your vocation.

[@theressaunders2945]

Beautiful! Wearing the cassock is a great witness to Christ and we all need to be able to recognize a priest in public, especially the children. For too long have we not seen any priests or nuns in public with their traditional attire. It reminds is right away of the presence of God in our ordinary lives. Thank you to be such a good example! God be with you and bless you!!

[@DominicA24]

am very grateful for this return to clericals in public. I have had my confession heard in a hardware store, in an airport, and outside of a football stadium. If they were wearing something else, I would have not known to ask for God's mercy.

[@rschiwal]

Northern Idaho has several Latin Mass churches. These churches are not in opposition to Vatican II and operate under the authority and approval of the local bishop. I went to confession at one one Saturday afternoon and was surprised to see the large church packed with young people. It looked like a youth rally, but was apparently just a Saturday afternoon. Young people are attracted to Traditional Catholic practices and don't want our faith dumbed down or updated for a modern audience. They crave stability, holiness and truth.

[@r4_in_space]

As a lay boy, I find it one of the most inspiring and beautiful things to see a clergyman in clericals. The symbolism is more than appropriate for a priest's role, and it also evokes a sense of authority, in the best sense possible. You feel like that's someone you can rely on to guide you. Besides, we see so many extravagant and obscene styles out there that any sort of humility and modesty in clothing is a comforting sight.

[@frsamfrench]

Thank you for the reflection.

[@MiriamMNewby]

I have read that our young priest will save the church. I agree too. I also would love to see sisters wear traditional garb. It is a reminder that she is devoted her life to God too.

[@mikemorales4855]

There was also the problem of the scandals involving priests and children. Priests were afraid to wear their priestly garbs in public because they were accosted in public or at least given the evil eye. Good for you standing up for the traditions and morality of the Church.

[@frsamfrench]

This is still sadly a reality. In my first week, working at the hospital, someone spat on me. There is clearly a long way to go in healing those wounds, but it’s not an excuse to give into fear.

[@historyloveriii2949]

The media inflates the reports of these crimes daily. Sadly protestant ministers, like Dorre Love do the same.

[@annemary9680]

​@@frsamfrenchThat just means you're good at being who you're supposed to be, that is an alter Christus. The crowds spat on Jesus too.

[@annemary9680]

​@@historyloveriii2949The irony is that rates of sexual abuse are the same among protestant "clergy" and considering there are more of them than Catholic priests in the US, the number of protestant sexual predators is higher.

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

Rubbish. Priests were abandoning the wearing of the Cossack way before the scandals became a news item. The influence of secularism did much in the way of this process, which also affected religious orders of women. With the rise of the Traditionalist movement, many have opted to return to traditional modes of expression.

[@macnosmutano4849]

This is definitely something all clergy should do indeed. I'm glad to say that all priests in my parish (St. Pat's Cathedral Parramatta) doe wear their clerical garb in public. Thank you Father and i'm now subscribed, keep the videos coming.

[@scottdurkin7775]

A beautiful and charitable defense of a tradition of the faith which has sadly become controversial in recent times. Well done, Father. I'm very blessed to have Dominican Friars at my secular university, and it's been a comforting sight to often see the classic white and black habits whenever I'm walking around the University and the surrounding area.

[@frsamfrench]

What a blessing. Dominicans certainly stand out in the crowd. If you don’t see the white habit, you’ll hear the rosaries jingling 😊

[@notdonaldst]

Are the from the Thomistic Institute?

[@ssgomad]

Praying for you Father, I believe this next generation of orthodox priests will save the Church

[@ochem123]

Very inspiring to see this trend amount the young! Seeing a huge resurgence in enthusiasm for God.

[@Fiat.Voluntas.Tua22]

It always gives me great joy to see a priest out wearing his cassock. I. Am a lay person and I am driven to wear symbols of my faith as a witness to Christ. It is important to remember though your behavior should match the witness

[@Piercetheveilnow]

Yes, as chaos builds, the antidote becomes individuals that are solid in their beliefs and act them out in the world. The opposite of a fragmented individual. We need to see more examples of this. More priests, nuns, monks in the public.

[@frsamfrench]

I couldn’t agree more

[@josephtravers777]

I am always happy to see clergy in traditional dress in public. Go out of my way to address them as Father and shake their hand. Support your local clergymen. 🙏

[@TsoramtandErials]

Thank you Father! I personally bring my rosary everywhere with me(it hangs off my belt so always visible in public). Nowadays it is essential to declare our shameless commitment to Christ's Church

[@debbiegraham5585]

Thank you, and thank you, God, for bringing us wonderful Priests, 🙏

[@FortitudineVincimus900]

I love seeing young Priests wearing Traditional clerical clothing. We should return to the Traditional Latin Mass as well. God Bless Father

[@gungho1284]

It's more necessary now to send out the message saying, "Hey, we're still here!" Too many people now scoff at the idea of being religious, like it's just make-believe superstitions. And Christmas is only just a time of year for family gatherings and gifts.

[@Ronbarno]

Thank you Father for this message we need this desperately. God is good.

[@peterg1978]

Thanks for this Father. I have seen another post of yours 'why I wear a collar'. Your explanation then prompted me a a lay person to be less reticent about my faith and to explain why I am catholic when asked or challenged as to why I attend mass etc. I think every little bit helps. I love seeing you out and about in Wahroonga wearing clericals. I have just returned from Spain after my second Camino de Santiago (!) . I saw many signs of the decline of the Church in Spain and Portugal and it was reassuring when I got to Madrid on my way home to see a few priests in clericals going about their daily life. I had a discussion with my wife about this and so this video really struck a chord with me. Perhaps you should go the next step and wear a cassock?!

[@frsamfrench]

Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts! Your Camino de Santiago journey sounds amazing. I'm so pleased you've gained a greater confidence in sharing your faith more readily!

[@xiomarablanco5598]

Yes a Cassock is more fitting for priests

[@hilarysvariety5839]

A long time ago I went to somebody's house where I did not know most of the people there. One of the people there was a priest, and I did not know he was a priest so I did not greet him right away, and the reason I did not know was because he was not wearing the Roman collar. Because I didn't greet him right away, after a few seconds of looking at me, he kinda gave me a DIRTY LOOK. After I found out he was a priest, in my mind I said YOU SHOULD WEAR YOUR COLLAR!! ALL PRIESTS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR IT!!! expect me to know you're a priest when you ain't wearing it!??? Darn annoyed!

[@frsamfrench]

Unfortunately, there are too many stories like this

[@hilarysvariety5839]

@@frsamfrench Father, that's just one example. Imagine a case in which a tall, handsome priest walking in public somewhere without the collar and women checking him out, trying to flirt or whatever that is leading to temptations. LOL 😂

[@ilonkastille2993]

Wonderful. We all want to see who is a priest and who is not.

[@michaelw8429]

Yes! I am adding to my daily prayers, intercessions for our young priests, and I am sorry to admit I have not done this a long time ago. Lord, be with, strengthen, empower, encourage our young priests to serve faithfully and boldly in Your Name. Amen

[@BelaMadeira]

Glad you came up on my recommended Father. I was a TLM Catholic up until mid 2021 when I decided to move back home where unfortunately there is no TLM Mass offered. The Novus Ordo priests where I live do not wear priestly garb / collars when going about their daily lives, so there’s no way you would know they were a priest, unless by recognising them. Let’s hope this vein of returning tradition continues. Subbed!

[@TboneWTF]

Priests are dangerous.

[@alonsoACR]

@@TboneWTF You are dangerous

[@TboneWTF]

@@alonsoACR Thank you.

[@patriciawilson5304]

What a wonderful way to spread the Faith and God bless all priests who follow this way. May the older priests follow their example! Glory be to God.❤ ❤❤❤

[@kristih4829]

Thank Father. So beautiful to see priests standing up for their commitment to Christ and His church!

[@annemariebabich745]

Love to see priests wearing the Roman collar.

[@frsamfrench]

Thanks, Anne-Maree

[@timclancy871]

I support wearing clerical wear 💯 Even if you're not a traditional Catholic, there's something timeless in seeing a priest in his Roman collar and it is a visible sign of the faith. It must be tough at times though. I admire your fortitude.

[@johnnylightning1967]

All Catholics have tradition

[@juliannestumphauzer9400]

Amen, Father! Blessings on your ministry, and on all our priests and religious! ❤

[@km47804]

I love it!! Please bring back lots of traditions! Latin mass, traditional dress, covering heads, communion on the tongue! Bring it all back!!

[@TboneWTF]

Children are not safe in Church.

[@mrsc8495]

Glory to God, youve just popped up on my feed, had to subscribe after watching your video. I love seeing priests and religious in traditional garb, sends a very positive message, bravo Father, keep up the good work, praying for all priests and religious every day 🙏🙏🙏❤️✝️😇

[@barbarapernetti7766]

Thank you Father for witnessing for our Lord, being visible and taking up space in public is the best invitation to return to God. Please continue to your public ministry, it serves us all.

[@mikdan8813]

Uhh... do you ask a policeman why he's dressed like a policeman?

[@hlnpdn69]

More power to all priests showing there Love & Faith to the Lord in public.

[@bigal3248]

Amen Father! Being a Visible witness is very much needed in today’s society. Now more than ever.

[@MG-bv8fi]

Definitely makes it easier to spot a Catholic priest if needed in an emergency.

[@frsamfrench]

definitely!

[@Msflamingo-wl4qo]

God bless you always, Father! I pray every night for all who have answered His Calling. Thank you!💞🙏😇

[@mariadebrito6531]

God bless you young and faithfull priest you are so right in what you say i will pray that priests listen to you and the world will become a better place greetings from australia

[@frsamfrench]

Where abouts? I’m near Sydney

[@mariadebrito6531]

Hello Father, I am in Perth.

[@MARKPLAYSMYSIC]

Thank you Father. you are one of the Priests that encourage me to be a good person and become a priest my self once I grow up!!! God bless,

[@denisefouracre24]

God bless you, Fr Sam! You’re also bringing respect back to the faith, and reverence to our Lord!

[@vkbowers]

Well said!! God bless!! I choose to dress a bit more covered up than what is trendy/current and I always have my miraculous medal or crucifix around my neck.

[@frsamfrench]

Fantastic witness

[@flipgen5113]

As I'm listening to you Fr Sam, I'm tearing up joyfully. May God be praised now and forever. Thank you Fr Sam.

[@carolsammut28]

Yes I agree that priests should wear the collar too. I feel more reverent towards them. Incidentally one of the priests in your photo is from my country and he always wears his collar. He is also a traditional so I have deep respect for him. We need to pray more often for the clergy 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

This is not about a collar, but the garb that priests are supposed to wear, and that is the cossack, which at one time was commonly worn. Today, people in the secular realm do not like to wear clothing. And when they do, it's very abbreviated. T-shits, shorts, leggings, etc. One begins to think that the reason so many are leaving temporal climes for warmer areas in the country, is not just for warmer weather, but so they can go about their lives in all manners of undress, and not bother themselves with the chore of wearing apparel.

[@LB-nm2yf]

I love it! I wish all priests would do this. It speaks volumes about how much they love Jesus Christ & the church & want the opportunity to speak of all❣️❣️❣️✝️🕊❤️

[@cmm2145]

I live in a small town. We have 1 priest that covers the church in our town and another nearby small town. The priest that was here when we moved here appeared to be in his late 50’s or 60’s. He wore street clothes when he came for home visits. My husband and I are disabled and cannot get to Mass most of the time. We had been assigned a new priest and didn’t know. He’s in his late 20’s, early 30’s. He wears his clerical clothes. The first time we met him he was even wearing a cassock. I was very impressed. And he’s traditional also unlike the previous one. God has blessed us.

[@frsamfrench]

I am so glad to hear that you are being looked after.

[@robertchapman6795]

Wow! I’ve found a fellow Aussie! Preach Father Sam! 👍

[@frsamfrench]

Cheers, Robert God bless you mate

[@margaretklos8937]

​@@frsamfrenchan Australian priest I know (he was here in the USA) said that in Australia there's actually a law forbidding Catholic clergy from wearing the cassock. Is that law still on the books or has it been repealed ?

[@frsamfrench]

@@margaretklos8937 not that I've ever heard of. However, depending on where he is from, his local Bishop has the power to legislate and enforce such a rule. Why he would do such a thing is another matter entirely.

[@margaretklos8937]

@@frsamfrench from what the priest said, this was a law passed by the Australian legislature. It was not a church law. IIRC, there was supposed to be a fine of £ 10 if a Catholic cleric wore a cassock. Only the Orthodox and Anglicans were allowed to wear a cassock. Apparently, this was when Australia was vehemently anti-Catholic. (And considering what's happening there with the govt taking over a Catholic hospital, maybe it still is, sadly.)

[@janetplonka8110]

Priests has always worn a collar but the cassocks are making a big return & is truly a traditional. A priest in a “a suit is a business man” & not really impressive but a priest in cassocks is in the business of saving souls!

[@mapinoita279]

Yes! Please don’t hide your light! You have no idea how encouraged we laypeople are to see a priest or nun in public. ❤ Please continue to strengthen our hearts by your easily recognizable presence!

[@nikkoc.9057]

100% agree! 🙏❤

[@TheJewishCatholic]

Let’s gooooooo! Keep that up and promote it amongst your brother priests

[@frsamfrench]

Bro, your channel is fire. Subbed immediately. Keep it up!

[@jollygoodyo]

Between tyrannical powers of priest and politician, I choose the priest. Well done father.

[@haroldgaubert7686]

All priests should be required to wear the collar. Priests have a vocation to preach the gospel. Just do it!!! Is there any further questions why there is a decline in religion??? Fulfill your vocation!!!

[@becky6568]

I just went to a Ordination of 5 young Priests it was so beautiful to see. 🥰🥰🥰

[@frsamfrench]

Praise the Lord

[@mikemorales4855]

I also remember hearing of my great uncle who served in Mexico as a priest. He was a Franciscan priest and had to wear civilian clothing because priests could be arrested and many were killed in the Mexican Revolution 1910-1917.

[@frsamfrench]

Did he know St Miguel Pro?

[@nzahara]

Great trend! Thanks for sharing and keep fighting the good fight. ✝️

[@trudiswanson9855]

It's so wholesomely good to hear a young Aussie priest speak an educated well ajusted view of this simple subject that can flow with deep undercurrents. Refreshing 👍

[@lydiapicano8806]

So very true,i t is a welcome sight to see our priests in traditional dress. 🌹

[@TheFunfolks]

God's Blessings be on you and all Priests, Nuns and Brothers 🙏🙏🙏

[@CrankyGrandma]

There was a priest I knew in the late 1970s or early 80s, who made a point to ride on a bus wearing his clericals. He didn’t have a destination, but he did he trips so people could approach him as a priest. People talked to him on the bus… people who would not come into a church. He told one story of a man who had been away from the faith for years and had a tortured life. He poured out his heart to him because he was a priest. When the man got to his stop the priest decided that was his stop too. The man made his confession in a quiet area near the bus stop and was at church the next Sunday.

[@isaiah3872]

That's a beautiful way of witnessing to Christ, even in silence. Just showing up and sitting down with your clerical garb stirs up conversation, which can be the building block toward conversion

[@antoinettedavid2826]

Thankyou Fr. May God bless you and all other priests, and keep and protect you all in His loving care ❤️ 🙏

[@CC-cr1oz]

I really love to see the preists wearing traditional clothes.

[@Jmjemmanual]

Hi Father ❤, so good to hear from you young priest. You are all A real Blessing. Today is the feast day of Saint John veaney patron saint of priests, May he protect to all❤❤❤❤❤

[@danvankouwenberg7234]

Amen and thank you Father for your service. Matthew 20:26-28 We're having one of our Priests over for dinner tonight. God bless you.

[@frsamfrench]

God bless you and your pastor. Say hi from me! 😂

[@leocy5060]

Thank you for explaining father

[@chosenwon5618]

100% agree!! You also never know when someone might need a priest and see one in public and that changes their life!!!

[@sophiewallace8662]

I used to see a lot of nuns and priests in public with the religious dress. It was beautiful. We love it and want to see more.

[@ryanscottlogan8459]

I watch a lot of masses on KZbin and I notice in many dioceses a huge improvement in the liturgies.More Latin.More reverence.Beautiful vestments.Beautiful music.There are certainly exceptions to the rule like the Chicago Archdiocese’s and other areas but I think we can look forward to a restoration of many traditions with this generation of priests.❤️🙏🏻

[@fredgrube]

Priests need to be seen and need to stand out, not that they are better or lording over us laity but so they can be looked upon as something faithful, uplifting, and powerful.

[@joseballesterosdelapuerta9048]

👏👏👏God bless you and all the priest who dress like priest. 🙏🙏🙏

[@marykjmj1]

Thank you for your witness of Jesus Christ!

[@sarahisatitagain]

Thank you! Please keep wearing it. This reminds me that my shepherd lived in the world and walked among us.

[@subdeaconk]

Glad to hear more of you guys are wearing the cassock. Orthodox clergy mostly do the same. Traditional dress for the clergy is the way to go. Just remember the collar comes from the Presbyterians. Cheers from the East!

[@frsamfrench]

The East are an incredible witness for all of us Latins!

[@lorih9182]

I, for one, would dearly LOVE to see MORE of it!!

[@srsusansummers3070]

Thank you. Same reason we wear our habit & veils.

[@frsamfrench]

Thank you for your witness Sister!

[@LMC444111]

I love seeing a priest wearing a cassock in public. It lifts my spirit and makes me glad to be a Catholic.

[@rubiesofgold7698]

Evangelical Christian here and all Christians should definitely represent themselves differently than the world and not worry about “fitting in”.

[@frsamfrench]

Agreed! 🕊️

[@celiabuttigieg]

It is wonderful to see our priests wear traditional clerical clothing in public. Only a while back I spotted our young parish priest in his cassock at the petrol station and I couldn't help but call out to him and say a very heartfelt thank you for all that he does. It is a simple and beautiful witness that lifts the soul.

[@jgmichael2222]

The De La Salle Brothers on their robing day for their Novices have a hymn sung something like this: O precious robe, my joy and my defence; a humble garb more prized than regal vest, a pledge of fealty to my Heavenly Prince." Keep it up guys. It's the Lord of Heaven Whom we serve.👍👍👍

[@Theflylover]

May God Bless and protect all of you Holy Priests and Nuns and may the traditions of the Church go back to the older fashioned traditions that comforted so many. Thank you

[@aineoscanaill2377]

Back to the full cassock please. It’s so beautiful. God bless you 🙏

[@toslaw9615]

I am a minister (I hope it's the correct English word, if no then sorry) in my local church and one of the first things I do once I enter is putting my surplice on. Even if there's still an hour until a mass I love to show the people that I am here to serve. Sometimes people ask me whether they can practice something a bit before the celebration (like a Psalm or something) because they see me in white and don't see the priest. Thanks to this I can tell them it's ok if they want to practice or something. If I used wrong vocabulary, I'm sorry, I'm from a non-English speaking country and don't talk much about those things in English.

[@helenboyle933]

I totally agree Fr Sam thank you God Bless