The symbolism of the cassock is as follows; The Roman collar symbolizes obedience; the Sash or cincture around that waist, chastity; and the color black, poverty. Moreover, black is a color of mourning arid death for the priest, the symbolism is dying to oneself to rise and serve the Lord as well as giving witness of the Kingdom yet to come.
9/3/97
Q: I understand that objects of devotion that have been
blessed (such as palm branches, rosaries, crucifixes, etc.)
should never be simply discarded in the trash, but should be
disposed of by burying them or by burning them and then
burying the ashes. Is this correct? - Via email
5/21/14