One of the trickle-down effects of the ongoing climate of disfavour towards the old Roman Missal is that fewer maniples are being ordered by our customers. Up until a year or so ago, almost every customer requested a maniple with the set of vestments.
I was so disgusted by the repressive and ignorant motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, that I announced that all maniples would be provided to customers of the Saint Bede Studio at a discount. Mostly these days, we make them free-of-charge. I candidly admit, this was my small act of defiance against the draconian measures of the Vatican.
Sometimes, I think that bishops everywhere have had quiet conversations with their younger priests, along these lines : "Father, it wouldn't do at all to own a maniple, let alone wearing one during Mass. I encourage you to avoid such things."
Gentle Readers, it is very short-sighted not to order a maniple with your vestments. At present, the maniple is not among the vestments required for Mass in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite. But will that always be the case? Give that some thought.
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