procedures and requirements to meet before one starts wearing the Cassock.

Normally, there are procedures and requirements to meet before one starts wearing the Cassock.

When I got admitted into the seminary, we went through a series of physical and mental evaluations comprising of thorough medical assessment, psychological assessment, and even our family medical histories were checked.

Then, there was the spiritual part. . .prayer, fasting, mediation, and discernment. There were days we spoke to no one, we spent time in silence and prayers. 

There was also the academic part. You must be above average at least.

During our investiture, the bishop came. It was a very special and solemn ceremony. The bishop prayed for us and blessed our vestments. 

For a seminarian, the proper vestment for mass is cassock, sash surplice, and biretta. (Though sash and Biretta are now almost optional or depending on congregation and dioceses.)

It took me the next eight years and some months before I was ordained a deacon. That eight years was no joke. A day in the seminary is like a thousand elsewhere. You can ask anyone in the seminary.

At every new office, an addition or a change of Vestment is made.

As a deacon, my liturgical vestment was Soutane (Cassocks), Amice, Alb, Cincture, Stole, and Dalmatic. (Deacon Stole is worn from left shoulder crossing through, while the dalmatic looks short in comparison to the Priest’s chasuble.)

Then after nine years of my studies, and having been found qualified by my superiors, I was ordained a priest. The way I wear my Stole changed. I no longer cross it one-sided. The Chasuble was added to my liturgical vestments as it replaces the Dalmatic.

To be a Bishop is another process. They do not just appoint you a Bishop randomly. You must be at least 35 years of age and have spent about 5 years as a priest. There are other requirements though. 

After one is ordained a bishop, there will be changes to the person's vestments and also lots of additions. His Sash, Cassock, and Birreta will change to purple. Then, there is the Crozier, Mitre, Skullcap, Bishop Ring, and Pectoral Cross.

Then, if he is made Archbishop, he adds yet another vestment called the Pallium.

The vestments priests and bishops wear are not for show; they have great significance. People should learn to respect this fact. 

I do not think I will go out to wear a lawyer's wig or a soldier's uniform and pose as a lawyer or soldier when I am not one. Well, unless it is a drama. . . even at that, there are some lines that should not be crossed.

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📷I have tried to give some notes in each of the pictures below.

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Chasuble

A sleeveless outer garment worn by a priest at Mass. It is worn over all other vestments and is made of silk, velvet, or other rich material usually decorated with symbols. The arms are to be free when it is worn. It symbolizes the yoke of Christ and signifies charity. It is a vestment used only during mass.

There are different colours. . .

1. Red: Feast of Martyrs, Pentecost, Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Feast of Apostles.

2. Green: Ordinary season of the year.

3. Violet: Lent, Advent, Funerals, sacrament of reconciliation.

4. White/Gold: Easter, Christmas, Feast days of saints.

5. Pink (Rose): 3rd Sunday of Advent and on Laetare Sunday (fourth Sunday of lent).

THE STOLE

The stole is worn by priests, deacons and Bishops.

The stole is worn only during the celebration of sacraments or blessing of sacramentals. The stole is not worn when attending a political meeting or function that is not liturgical in nature.

It is a strip of material that is embroidered with different designs or just a simple cross. There are different colours and they vary with respect to the liturgical season or feast day. 

It is the most important vestment because it signifies authority. This is why, even in the absence of other vestments due to some reason(s), the priest can celebrate the mass just with the Stole alone.

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Knowing this by heart

Understand this:

Most single women in their late 20s and early 30s are thinking of and worried about getting married. What they would define as love is a man who loves them and is ready to settle down with them.

Most men in their late 20s and early 30s are thinking about financial independence. What they would define as love is a woman who understands their predicament and sticks by them.

Knowing this by heart will help you understand why your relationship hasn't been working out and or the partner you should be dating.

Good morning beloved fans❤️

Don't take 'no' for an answer.

Most times, we think that being successful entrepreneurs ends in having  courage to start, yes to start is one, and to keep up the energy is the IDEAL and never lose FOCUS.  

Most times people give up on themself without knowing, when they got to realize, it might be  too late already, that they will lack the zeal to push on.

All this happens because as an entrepreneur, we tends to forget or rather neglect that SIMPLE exercise and at the same time requires DISCIPLINE which is PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Personal development is the process of improving yourself, assessing your life goals, and working on acquiring skills and values for your growth and to maximize your potential.

As an entrepreneur, you need this and more to be successful 👇👇👇

Don't take 'no' for an answer.

Learn from the best.

Stay hungry and ambitious.

Never stand still; evolve with the times.

Nurture long-term business relationships.

Inspire those around you.

Trust your gut instinct.

Believe me, this attribute  won’t come if you ain’t intentional about building them…

Imagine where MR A who got no better  skill to use to inspire people around him and make them feel hopeful , he will end up making gist of himself. You can’t give what you don’t have. 

Excatly why you need personal development. Added that, Personnel  development  provide solution to challenges that you are yet to encounter as an entrepreneur.

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I Can't Keep A working Relationship! Why?

5 Likely Great Reasons  of  Broken Relationship/Courtship!

A broken relationship is better than a broken home they say! True! But you can also have the best! You can have a smooth relationship that will lead to marriage! How?

By avoiding these:

1) Impatience: if you rush into a relationship, you may have to rush out. Don't choose wrongly out of impatience. Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers says the word. Don't bend the rule! Can two work together without agreement? Amos 3:3.

 You are a child of light! Choose light! Don't say I will change him or her. Only God changes a soul! Be patient! Your age does not matter. If it worth doing, then it worth doing well. Pray and take wise counsel before proceeding. Find out everything you need to know and be sure God is leading you.  Then get a good  mentor for your relationship as you commence your courtship.

2) Immaturity:  Marriage is for grown up adults not a child's play. You must be matured in every wise before you start preparing for marriage. Be matured physically, emotionally and spiritually. Emotionally you must be balanced and stable. You will discover different things and character of your partner. Solve issues with maturity. You will have to disagree and agree most often on many issues.

3) Prayerlessness: You started in faith, don't end it in the flesh. The devil does not want any christian home to come into play. He knows more soldiers will be raised against his kingdom.  So expect disagreements and be ready to win. Fight your battles together on your kneels.  don't allow prayerlessness. There will be war against your relationship, pray and win! Some people does not want to see your joy. They don't want you settle down in marriage. Do not be ignorant of the devices of the enemy says the word of God.

4)Sin: Don't allow sin to creep in into your relationship. Keep your body pure until marriage. When you start sinning, you both get tired and discouraged.   Both of you will start feeling you both are not the best choice for one another. Focus on building your carrier and purpose as you build your relationship, not on touches, romance and sex. God is not happy with  such relationships living in sexual sins and other sins. It may eventually break when you loose God's backing.

5) Parental Disapproval: parents need to approve your relationship. This area needs a lot of prayers, counsellings and patience. Most especially for those facing disapproval for some reasons. Sometimes, you need great patience, wisdom and prayers, most especially when you are sure of what you are doing. A lot of people does not know what they are doing. And so, a little shaking, they are gone! When parents see great maturity, and with good prayers, they succumb. Parents want the best for their children. That is why they always want to guide you. Although, not all parental guidance are correct. So many guide against God's will, in the name of the 'best'.

Determine to lead yours to marriage through good prayers, counsels, patience, self discipline, and great determination.

I see you make it in your relationships as it leads to marriage in the mighty name of Jesus.

I see all wrong relationships that will yield regret in future destroyed and the lives channeled aright in the mighty name of Jesus. You will not marry wrongly in Jesus name. Peace  shall be your end in Jesus name. 

Shalom!

©Evang Kemi Longe