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	Red Mass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The first recorded Red Mass, a special Mass for the Bench and Bar, was celebrated in Paris in 1245.
		In certain localities of France, the Red Mass was celebrated in honor of St. Ives, the patron saint of lawyers.
		The priest and the judges of the High Court wore red robes, thus the Eucharistic celebration became popularly known as the Red Mass.
	alumni.lls.edu /events/040912-redmass/RedMass.html (191 words)

	Current News: Red Mass held in Waterbury
		The Red Mass is a special Mass in which the church invokes God’s blessings and gifts of the Holy Spirit upon those in the legal profession.
		The name “Red Mass” refers to the robes of attending judges, which were scarlet red in the Middle Ages, and the red vestments worn by the priests.
		Supreme Court Justices, legislators and judges celebrate the National Red Mass at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, DC to mark the opening of the October term of the Supreme Court.
	www.archdioceseofhartford.org /news/04-10-13_redmass.htm (326 words)

	The Red Mass By John M. Swomley - Issue 039 p. 26
		The origin of the Red Mass is not precisely dated, but it first occurred in France during the Inquisition, probably during the reign of Pope Gregory IX or one of his successors, Pope Innocent IV (1243-1254).
		Although the Red Mass in America is a religious ceremony, the celebrant (usually a bishop or a cardinal) uses his address to promote the political agenda of the Vatican.
		The Red Mass continued to be used by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to oppose separation of church and state.
	www.christianethicstoday.com /Issue/039/The%20Red%20Mass%20By%20John%20M.%20Swomley_039_26_.htm (1835 words)

	Diocese to Hold 31st Annual Red Mass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Red Mass is celebrated at the beginning of every legislative year to inspire, guide, and strengthen, with the power of the Holy Spirit, judges, lawyers, public officials, and law faculty of all faiths.
		Red is the liturgical color of the Holy Spirit and the Mass is celebrated in honor of the Holy Spirit as the source of wisdom, understanding, counsel, and fortitude.
		The first celebration of the Red Mass was in the 13th century in London’s Westminster Cathedral.
	www.diocesephoenix.org /pressRoom/2001/jan2a.htm (361 words)

	PURITAN NEWS WEEKLY
		President John F. Kennedy's funeral Mass was November 25, 1963 The "Red Mass," celebrated annually on the Sunday before the first Monday of October, requests guidance from the Holy Spirit for the conduct of the legal profession.
		This Mass is attended by Supreme Court justices and members of Congress, the Cabinet, diplomatic corps, and other government departments, sometimes including the President of the United States.
		Last Sunday I was privileged to be the homilist at the Red Mass in Washington, D.C. The tradition of beginning the new judicial term with a Mass of the Holy Spirit is centuries old.
	www.puritans.net /news/mass072903.htm (1785 words)

	NewStandard: 9/6/97
		Deriving its name from the color of the vestments customarily worn by the celebrants, the Red Mass is the popular name for the Mass of the Holy Spirit offered to invoke God's blessings on the judges, attorneys and others working to provide justice throughout the judicial system.
		The Red Mass, which originated in the 13th Century, customarily is celebrated in many dioceses in the United States on the first Monday of October to coincide with the opening of the Supreme Court session each year.
		In instituting a Red Mass in the diocese, Bishop O'Malley has named a planning committee under the chairmanship of the Rev. Mark R. Hession which includes a cross section of judges, attorneys, court personnel and priests from across the diocese who not only will be planning the Mass but also inviting their colleagues,
	www.s-t.com /daily/09-97/09-06-97/a07re030.htm (365 words)

	Red Mass
		Mass at the Cathedral of St. Raymond's 604 North Raynor Avenue, Joliet, Illinois.
		Although this Mass is used at the opening of legislative assemblies and school terms, indications suggest it was first associated with the law profession, and the appellation "Red Mass" customarily refers to the Mass initiating the legal year.
		The inauguration of the Red Mass in the United States occurred in new York City on October 6, 1928.
	www.willcountybar.com /Red_Mass.html (570 words)

	Legal profession to celebrate Law Day Red Mass \| The-Tidings.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Also known as the "Lawyers' Mass," the celebration is meant to call on the Holy Spirit to enlighten lawyers and judges on judicial celebrations.
		In fact, the name "Red Mass" comes from the color of the vestments worn by the original celebrants to represent the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
		The long history and elaborate rites of the Red Mass are the reasons it has become extremely popular in major cities across the United States.
	www.the-tidings.com /2002/1004/redmass.htm (349 words)

	Seton Hall Law School - [2000 Press Release] SHULS To Honor Ronald J. Riccio, Professor of Law and Former Dean, at 2000 ...
		Red Mass is traditionally a Solemn Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated at the beginning of the judicial year to invoke God’s blessing and guidance in the administration of justice.
		The Red Mass is so named from the red vestments used in celebrating the Mass and from the red robes traditionally worn by judges in the Middle Ages.
		The inauguration of the Red Mass in the United States occurred in New York City on October 6, 1938, celebrated at old St. Andrew’s Church on Duane Street with Patrick Cardinal Hayes.
	law.shu.edu /administration/public_relations/press_releases/2000/September/honor_ronald_riccio_at_red_mass.htm (783 words)

	Red Mass
		The Red Mass is thought to have originated in the Cathedral of Paris in 1245 to invoke the guidance of the Holy Spirit on the Ecclesiastical Courts.
		The name "Red Mass" refers to the deep scarlet robes worn by the priests.
		Each year a Red Mass is celebrated in many cities to mark the opening of the fall term of the courts.
	culaw2.creighton.edu /index.aspx/index.aspx?p=94 (176 words)

	Red Mass mixes faith, politics - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		As the cathedral on Bishop Street filled with lawmakers and clergy Thursday for the annual Red Mass, onlookers had come to expect a bit of politicking from the pulpit.
		The second day of the new session is a time when many elected officials mingle after Mass at a reception with the leaders of the largest faith organization in the state.
		At other Red Masses, the governor attended with Duke Aiona, her Catholic lieutenant governor, who pointed out to the Jewish governor different parts of the ritual.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2005/Jan/22/il/il14p.html (649 words)

	At Red Mass, Cardinal-Elect Rigali stresses protecting life \| The-Tidings.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The first Red Mass in the United States was celebrated in 1928 by the Guild of Catholic Lawyers in New York.
		This year's Red Mass was sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and the St. Thomas More Society.
		Thomas More, the patron saint of the Red Mass in Los Angeles, was a lawyer who served as Lord Chancellor of England before being executed in 1535 for defying King Henry VIII's repudiation of the Catholic Church.
	www.the-tidings.com /2003/1010/redmass.htm (646 words)

	Red Mass Cleveland 2004 - 10-22-04 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The luncheon follows the annual Red Mass for the legal community at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located at East 9th Street and Superior Avenue in Cleveland.
		The name "Red Mass" refers to the red robes worn by the judges and the red vestments worn by the priests.
		The Red Mass was introduced into the United States in 1928 at St. Andrew's Church in the shadows of the federal, state and municipal court buildings near Foley Square in New York City.
	www.dioceseofcleveland.org /news/redmassCleveland2004.htm (595 words)

	Red Mass to honor Dartmouth attorney: 10/ 2/ 2004
		The Red Mass celebration is held each year by the diocese to invoke God's blessing on those who work in the legal system and to honor members of that community for dedicated service.
		Its name derives from the color of the vestments worn during the liturgy, which is the Mass of the Holy Spirit, which will be invoked upon those who attend.
		The celebration of the Red Mass is open to the public.
	www.southcoasttoday.com /daily/10-04/10-02-04/b03rg282.htm (370 words)

	The Kentucky Post
		A "Red Mass," a special church service where lawyers, judges and lawmakers gather to pray for wisdom in their work, is scheduled at 4 p.m.
		The Mass, which had its origins in 13th century France and 14th century England, is named for the color of the priestly vestments worn.
		The Red Mass historically has been used to open legislative and judicial sessions, invoking God's blessings on public officials.
	www.kypost.com /2004/08/30/mass083004.html (234 words)

	Red Mass - St. Thomas More Society of South Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The "Red Mass" is a historical tradition within the Catholic Church dating back to the Thirteenth Century when it officially opened the term of the court for most European countries.
		The Red Mass is currently celebrated in dioceses throughout the United States, including many of the dioceses of Florida, to invoke God's blessing upon the members of the Bench, Bar, Legislature, Law Enforcement and Governmental agencies, all protectors and administrators of the Law.
		A Red Mass was first celebrated in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County by His Excellency, Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy on February 10, 1990 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
	www.redmass.com /AboutRM.htm (765 words)

	Diocese of Phoenix to Celebrate 33rd Annual Red Mass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Red Mass, or “the Mass of the Holy Spirit,”; originated with the Mass that marked the opening of Parliament in 13th century England.
		Red is the liturgical color as a reminder of the fire that symbolizes God’s Holy Spirit.
		The St. Thomas More Society, which sponsors the Mass, is an organization of lawyers striving to inject values and moral principles into their professional and personal lives.
	www.diocesephoenix.com /pressRoom/2003/january23.htm (324 words)

	Archbishop Sheehan to Celebrate the Red Mass - Archdiocese of Santa Fe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Red Mass is a historical tradition within the Catholic Church.
		In England, the tradition was initiated by Edward I in 1310 and was celebrated in Westminster Cathedral on the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel (September 29th) at the opening of the Michaelmas term of the royal courts.
		The name, “Red Mass,” is derived from the color of vestments signifying the fire of the Holy Spirit worn by the celebrants, the scarlet robes of attending justices (which were bright scarlet in the Middle Ages) and the scarlet gowns of the law faculties.
	www.archdiocesesantafe.org /Offices/Communications/Archived%20Press%20Releases/03.10.09.RedMass.html (301 words)

	The Catholic Virginian -- W & L law school grad, now priest, presides at Red Mass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Its name derives from the red vestments of the celebrant and, in earlier centuries, the scarlet robes of the judges and law faculty in attendance.
		Each year, the Red Mass is sponsored at St. Patrick parish by Catholic Campus Ministry, which serves the students of Washington and Lee University and Law School and Virginia Military Institute.
		Before the Mass’ Final Blessing, Father Keeney blessed law students assembled in front of the altar, invoking the wisdom of the Holy Spirit and counseling them to enjoy the practice of the law, but to be wary of compromise.
	www.catholicvirginian.org /2004vol79iss24/article2.htm (819 words)

	Sacred Ordinary: The Los Angeles Red Mass Planning Underway
		The Washington, DC Mass is the largest in the United States and coincides with the opening of the Federal Supreme Court.
		This year’s Mass in L.A. is scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 5:30 p.m.—and now the “fun begins” for me, dealing with all the personalities, organizing, data base management, the fund-raising, the meetings and subcommittees, the publicity, and hundreds upon hundreds of details.
		Elsewhere in France, the Red Mass was celebrated in honor of St. Ives, the patron saint of lawyers.
	redondowriter.typepad.com /sacredordinary/2004/01/the_los_angeles.html (1379 words)

	Mass Media Keysheet
		The mass media (radio, television, newspapers and magazines) are fundamental to development.
		A continued rise in the importance of the mass media with democratisation and fewer state controls, yet their continued misuse in some quarters – for instance by groups that divide rather than unite communities.
		Despite their name, mass media still do not reach many people in remote rural areas.
	www.keysheets.org /red_22_mass_media.html (852 words)

	Justice through prayer is theme at Red Mass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The tradition of the Red Mass, which is offered to invoke the Holy Spirit as the source of wisdom, understanding, counsel and fortitude, goes back many centuries.
		The Red Mass is so named from the red vestments used by the celebrant and from the red robes traditionally worn by judges in the Middle Ages.
		The Red Mass was first celebrated in the U.S. in New York in 1928 by Cardinal Patrick Hayes.
	clarionherald.org /19991014/art005.htm (884 words)

	Diocese of Phoenix to Hold 32nd Annual Red Mass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Most Reverend Thomas J. O’Brien, Bishop of the Phoenix Diocese, will be the celebrant at the Mass and will lead the congregation in asking God to bless all who administer justice with the strength and wisdom they will need, as they face the difficult decisions that lie ahead in the year to come.
		The Mass was first celebrated in the United States in 1928 in New York City, and since that time it has been celebrated annually in almost every diocese in the world.
		The St. Thomas More Society, which sponsors the Mass, is an organization of lawyers that encourages its members to perform pro-bono legal work on behalf of Catholic organizations.
	www.diocesephoenix.com /pressRoom/2002/jan15.htm (381 words)

	red mass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Red Mass, traditionally celebrated in Washington on the Sunday before the Supreme Court opens its session in October, invokes God’s blessing on those who work in legal and related fields.
		Concelebrating the Mass with Bishop Loverde was Archbishop Edwin O’Brien, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A.; Washington Auxiliary Bishops Leonard Olivier and William Lori; Father Francisco Gonzales, the archdiocesan episcopal vicar for Hispanic Catholics; and several priests.
		The Red Mass signifies the vestments worn by the celebrants and scarlet robes used by royal judges who attended the Mass.
	www.catholicherald.com /articles/00articles/redmass.htm (517 words)

	Cardinal Ambrozic heartens pro-lifers with speech at annual Red Mass - Interim, November 2002
		Toronto Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic won the hearts of pro-lifers Sept. 19 with his homily at the annual Red Mass.
		The Red Mass dinner, held after the Mass, featured pro-abortion Progressive Conservative leader Joe Clark as keynote speaker.
		Clark attended the Mass and, from his front row vantage point, was a clear and obvious target of one of the Cardinal's remarks.
	www.theinterim.com /2002/nov/03cardinal.html (216 words)

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	ca.encarta.msn.com /red_mass.html (116 words)

	Australian Bar Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Members of the French Bar, the clergy, and the Australian Bar at the Red Mass held in St Chapelle.
		A traditional Red Mass for the legal profession was held at the historic Sainte Chapelle, next to the Palais de Justice, early on 7 July.
		It has two "tiers", the first one at ground level being rather dark and close, the second one having radiant tall windows, as well as a small balcony.
	conf2002.austbar.asn.au /30.html (190 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Chapel
		This cape, or its representative, was afterwards preserved as a relic and accompanied the Frankish kings in their wars, and the tent which sheltered it became known also as cappella or capella.
		In the Roman Rite the term "chapel of repose" is applied to the altar or chapel where the Blessed Sacrament is solemnly reserved between the Mass of Maundy Thursday and the Mass of the Presanctified on Good Friday.
		This applies, however, only to those intended for the celebration of Mass; there is no restriction whatever as regards the setting apart of a particular chamber in a private house merely for purposes of private prayer and devotion.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/03574b.htm (5356 words)

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