...I'd have thought an MP3 player would be better for reproducing the clinking sound, but then I'm just a blonde girly so I've probably got the wrong end of the stick...
However, I think that Fr. Z has failed to consider the need to train servers in fire-fighting technique. Some of those servers wield a mean thurible. Ever wondered why we don't have a carpet on the sanctuary at Blackfen...?
I can confirm that Fr. Tim has, on occasion, had to step back rather sharply to avoid concussion.
It might also be noted that Fr. Z is being just a tad disingenuous. He has had first-hand experience of His Hermeneuticalness' techniques with the thurible...
...as well as demonstrating his own proficiency...
...and, as my photographic evidence confirms, Fr. Z resisted the impulse to "take out" His Hermeneuticalness despite the obvious opportunity offered to the deacon at High Mass. Sadly, I cannot recall whether there was much in the way of clinking. Next time I shall have to video proceedings!
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I've seen the thurifer in the first photo in action. Have reason to believe he's an apprentice Papal Ninja and highly dangerous. Hasn't Fr Z considered the possibility that "fire drills" is a euphemism for combat training?
At Westminster Cathedral the boy choristers do a turn at sanctuary duties. They are very enthusiastic thurifers. I once saw a celebrant having to take swift, evasive action to avoid being floored.
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