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Month: March 2009

New Ways to Read or Listen to TempleStudy.com

March 25, 2009 by Bryce Haymond Leave a Comment
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I’ve updated the ways that you can read posts and subscribe to TempleStudy.com.  So you now have multiple methods of reading posts here:

  • TempleStudy.com – this website, of course
  • Full Post RSS Feed – full articles in your RSS reader
  • Summary RSS Feed – introductory snippets of articles in your RSS reader (with a link to the full post)
  • Comments RSS Feed – allows you to read the comments on all posts sitewide
  • Subscribe by email – receive TempleStudy in your inbox

I’ve also added support for Odiogo, which converts TempleStudy.com posts into audio podcasts.  It’s a computerized voice, and isn’t always pretty (because it reads every footnote and related post text), but could be useful for those who don’t have time to read, but could listen to the articles while exercising or commuting to and from work.  It could also be a way for those who are visually impaired, or have other disabilities, to access TempleStudy.com:

  • Odiogo Podcast of TempleStudy.com (viewable in most RSS readers)
  • Other ways to subscribe to the podcast include iTunes, Juice, Zune, MP3 playlist, etc.

TempleStudy.com is also now multi-lingual!  If you scroll down to the bottom of the page you will see a widget in the sidebar titled “Translate This Website.”  You can now choose from any of 40 different languages from the dropdown box, and this entire website will instantly be translated into that language.  Translation is provided by Google Translate, so it won’t be perfect, but it works.

I’ve also made a change to the homepage.  As I noted a few days ago, I changed the homepage to be a full-page embedded video of “Between Heaven and Earth.”  It is a great introduction to LDS temples and what our temple worship means to us.  I’ve changed that slightly now.  Now the video will only be displayed to new visitors to the website.  Returning visitors will not see the video.  (Thanks Naomi!)

Thanks again for everyone’s support of TempleStudy.com.  You’ve greatly blessed my life, and the lives of many others.  Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Note: If you don’t know what an RSS feed is, please see this great intro YouTube video called “RSS Feeds in Plain English.”

Posted in: Tidbits Tagged: audio, listen, posts, read, RSS, video, videos, website, youtube

What Temples Mean to Mormons – Video

March 24, 2009 by Bryce Haymond Leave a Comment

A new short video by the LDS Church about what temples mean to Mormons.

Posted in: Temples Today Tagged: interview, temples, video, videos

Gremiale – An Apron-like Catholic Liturgical Vestment

March 20, 2009 by Bryce Haymond 13 Comments
Pope Benedict XVI wearing the gremiale, and apron-like vestment

Pope Benedict XVI wearing the gremiale, an apron-like vestment

The gremiale, also called gremial, is an apron-like vestment worn by the bishop as part of the Catholic Mass or other sacred orders.  The Catholic Encyclopedia describes the current understanding of this vestment in this way:

A square or oblong cloth which the bishop, according to the “Cæremoniale” and “Pontificale”, should wear over his lap, when seated on the throne during the singing of the Kyrie, Gloria, and Credo by the choir, during the distribution of blessed candles, palms or ashes, and also during the anointments in connection with Holy orders. The gremiale is never used during pontifical Vespers. The primary object of the gremiale is to prevent the soiling of the other vestments, especially the chasuble. The gremiale used during the pontifical Mass is made of silk. It should be decorated by a cross in the centre, and trimmed with silk embroidery. Its colour must correspond with the colour of the chasuble. The gremiales used at other functions are made of linen, to facilitate their cleansing in case they be soiled. Little is known of its history; apparently its origin dates back to the later Middle Ages. The Roman Ordo of Gaetano Stefaneschi (c. 1311) mention it first (n. 48); soon after it is mentioned in the statutes of Grandison of Exeter (England) as early as 1339, In earlier times it was used not only any bishop but also by priests. It is not blessed and has no symbolical meaning. ((http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07026a.htm))

This is an intriguing vestment, particularly since “little is known of its history.”  So I did some research and found a bit more about it.  [Read more…]

Posted in: Artifacts Tagged: ancients, anointing, apron, catholic, ceremony, clothing, consecration, freemasons, hands, latin, liturgy, markings, marks, ordination, priesthood, rome, sacrifice, symbolism, veil, vestments, washing

TempleStudy.com Homepage changed to Temple Video

March 16, 2009 by Bryce Haymond 4 Comments

Some of you may have noticed that I changed the homepage at TempleStudy.com.  It now links directly to a full-page video presentation of the immensely well-done professional film Between Heaven and Earth, which I wrote about a while ago.  Previously, the video was broken apart into 5 parts (given YouTube’s 10 minute limit), but I have strung them together now into a playlist that will play directly through the whole video.  I thought it would be appropriate to post this given all the press the temple has received over the past week.  Now, those arriving at TempleStudy.com (the highest trafficked page on this website) will first be presented with the movie, which I believe is an excellent introduction to LDS temples and ancient temple history.

I don’t know how long I’ll keep it like this, or if I’ll make it permanent.  Let me know what you think.

Posted in: Tidbits Tagged: film, history, movie, movies, temples, video, videos, youtube

Who’s on the Lord’s Side? Who?

March 16, 2009 by Bryce Haymond 4 Comments
Isaiah's Lips Anointed with Fire - Benjamin West (1738-1820)

Isaiah's Lips Anointed with Fire - Benjamin West (1738-1820)

I spoke in my ward’s sacrament meeting yesterday.  Here is a copy of my talk:

I’m grateful for this opportunity to speak to you today about a subject that is very important to me, and hopefully to you.  I pray that the Spirit might be with us so that we may both be edified by these things, and that we can apply what we learn (D&C 50:22).

The topic I’ve been given is twofold – first, the hymn “Who’s on the Lord’s Side?” and second, “following the prophet.”  While these two topics don’t seem to relate to each other on the surface, I think the point is that those who follow the teachings of the prophets are truly on the Lord’s side.

First a short story.  [Read more…]

Posted in: General Authorities Tagged: anointing, faithfulness, greek, hebrew, hymn, politics, prophet, revelation, scriptures, servants
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