Liturgical Linens & Textiles
Catholic Liturgical Textiles Glossary
From ambo fall to purificator: a plain-language glossary of the textiles used in a Catholic church, with links to the ri...
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Podium vs Lectern: What's the Difference?
A podium is a raised platform; a lectern is a reading desk. The difference matters when you are shopping for a church co...
Liturgical Rubrics Explained
What Is an Ambo in a Catholic Church?
The ambo is the place of the Liturgy of the Word in a Catholic church. Here is what it is, what the GIRM says about it,...
Icons & Sacred Art
IHS, Alpha and Omega, and PAX: Church Embroidery Symbols Explained
The symbols on a lectern cover or vestment are not decoration. Here is what IHS, Alpha and Omega, PAX, the dove, the lam...
Care & Maintenance
How to Clean and Store Lectern and Pulpit Covers
Embroidered lectern and pulpit covers need gentle washing, careful ironing, and flat or rolled storage. Here is the meth...
Product Comparisons & Reviews
How to Choose a Lectern or Pulpit Cover
A good lectern or pulpit cover is the right color, the right size, and the right fabric for the way your parish actually...
Liturgical Year & Seasons
Pulpit Scarf Colors and Their Meaning
The color of a pulpit scarf or ambo fall is not decoration for its own sake. Here is what each liturgical color means an...
Altar Server & Lector Ministry
How to Measure a Lectern or Ambo for a Cover
A cover that fits starts with three measurements: width, drop, and attachment. Here is the simple method, the standard s...
Church Sanctuary & Worship
Ambo vs Pulpit vs Lectern: What's the Difference?
Ambo, pulpit, and lectern are often used interchangeably, but they describe different pieces of church furniture. Here i...
Liturgical Linens & Textiles
What Is a Pulpit Fall? Names, Purpose, and Liturgical Use
A pulpit fall is the decorative cloth that hangs in front of a pulpit, ambo, or lectern. Here is what it is called, what...
Liturgical Year & Seasons
Paschal Candlestick: Meaning, Size, and How to Choose One
What a Paschal candlestick is, how tall it should be, where it stands, and how to choose a safe stand for the Easter can...
Altar Server & Lector Ministry
Acolyte and Processional Candlesticks: What Altar Servers Carry
What acolyte candlesticks are, how they differ from altar candlesticks, oil inserts, heights and safety for processions...
