What color stole should be worn by the priest when giving absolution?
A. Whatever color he has available at the time. Many of the priests in the Catholic Charismatic Church use gold since the return of the prodigal (sinner) is a joyous occasion and should be celebrated as such. It should also be remembered that the stole is an external and not a part of the form and matter of the sacrament and therefore need not be used unless available.
