1 That is to say, a Light to be revealed to the Gentiles, or to lighten the Gentiles.
11. What does the 'Paschal Candle' remind us of?
It reminds us of Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, who rescued us from the slavery of Satan, as formerly the pillar of fire led the Children of Israel out of the bondage of the Egyptians (Exod. xiv. 20).
12. What do the 'Ashes' blessed on Ash-Wednesday call to our remembrance?
That we should humble ourselves, and sincerely repent; therefore the Priest, whilst he puts ashes on our heads, says: 'Remember, man, that thou art dust, and into dust thou shalt return' (Gen. iii. 19).
Ashes were even in the Old Testament an emblem of penance and humility. — Examples: The Ninivites, Judith, Esther, etc.
13. What do the 'Palms' on Palm-Sunday call to our mind?
The triumphal entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem, and His victory over Hell; and that we also should strive to gain the palm of eternal life.
14. For what end are 'Public Supplications ' and ' Processions' made?
1. To praise God also publicly, to thank Him, to draw down, by our prayers. His protection and blessing upon town and country, and to avert His chastisements;
2. To proclaim the victory and triumph of the Catholic Religion, for which purpose the Cross and Banner precede; and
3. To remind us that we are but pilgrims in this world, and that we should constantly walk before God.
We meet with examples of such Public Supplications and Processions as early as the most ancient times of Christianity.
15. What should we think of ' Pilgrimages '?
When they are made according to the intentions of the Church, they are certainly much to be commended; nay,
