the "costumes" mentioned in this article are called VESTMENTS.
their detail and cost correspond to the significance of the MIRACLE that happens at each Mass.
our priests are of the order of Melchizedek,; the ancient Jews took worship seriously and their priests were the best they had to offer, so our priests, of the same order, are obliged to do as well.

i do not like the style of this article and do not like the position it argues.
however, the silver lining is the "data" it conveys.
the 87 year-old priest.  the "rebellion" of retirees.  the restorationist mindset of the YOUNG.
"Many younger pastors, the statement said, "seem to have the attitude that the Second Vatican Council never happened.""
VII and the people that support the protestantization of the Faith will very soon blow away like dust in the wind and will hopefully be only remembered as a bad memory.
HAGAN LIO!!!