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JESUIT NOVITIATE CUSTOMS
A COMMON PENANCE PRACTICE DURING THE JESUIT NOVITIATE
PRIOR TO THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL WAS TO KNEEL WITH
HANDS EXTENDED DURING THE EVENING MEAL GRACE. THIS
WAS CONSIDERED A PENANCE PRACTICE AND A SIGN OF HUMILITY.
Submitter comment: THIS PRACTICE IS NO LONGER ENCOURAGED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 09-20-1984