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132. 389. Moreover, even though manuscripts in the Vatican Library provided material for the emendation of some expressions, they by no means made it possible to inquire into ancient and approved authors farther back than the liturgical commentaries of the Middle Ages. For his part the principal celebrant, along with the deacon, venerates the altar with a kiss in the usual way. Care should, however, be taken that, when choosing scriptural passages, parts of Sacred Scripture are not permanently excluded. 193. Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. [138] Cf. 175-186. CHAPTER I The Importance and Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration, 16. [163] Cf. During Advent the floral decoration of the altar should be marked by a moderation suited to the character of this season, without expressing prematurely the full joy of the Nativity of the Lord. [108], 289. 118. 25. If the Funeral Mass is directly joined to the burial rite, once the prayer after Communion has been said and omitting the concluding rite, the rite of final commendation or farewell takes place. [111], On account of this, in commissioning artists and choosing works of art to be admitted into a church, what should be required is that true excellence in art which nourishes faith and devotion and accords authentically with both the meaning and the purpose for which it is intended.[112]. [81] Cf. The Communion chant begins while the priest is receiving the Sacrament (cf. [136] Cf. Then the principal celebrant, facing the altar, says quietly, Corpus Christi custodiat me ad vitam aeternam (May the body of Christ bring me to everlasting life), and reverently receives the Body of Christ. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. By these the Christian people are brought to know the continuity of the work of salvation according to Gods wonderful plan. Accompanied by two ministers with lighted candles, the veiled cross is brought to the center of the sanctuary in procession. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 88. Then, with hands joined, the priest says, Oremus (Let us pray). 76. 75. The verses are taken from the Lectionary or the Gradual. : Martes 21 VII semana. Council of Trent, session 13, Decretum de ss. [90] Cf. 15) In 1989, the Holy See confirmed a ritual text for the reception of the holy oils for optional use in the dioceses of the United States, allowing for the reception to take place during the procession of the gifts at the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper or on another suitable day. 4. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. For the celebration of the Eucharist, the people of God normally are gathered together in a church or, if there is no church or if it is too small, then in another respectable place that is nonetheless worthy of so great a mystery. While the priest is receiving the Sacrament, the Communion chant is begun. 87. After the Eucharistic Prayer is concluded, the priest, with hands joined, says the introduction to the Lords Prayer. Epiclesis: In which, by means of particular invocations, the Church implores the power of the Holy Spirit that the gifts offered by human hands be consecrated, that is, become Christs Body and Blood, and that the spotless Victim to be received in Communion be for the salvation of those who will partake of it. The bread and wine for the Eucharist are carried to the celebrant, who places them upon the altar, while other gifts are put in another appropriate place (cf. 73. [33] In celebrations at which the Bishop presides, and especially in the celebration of the Eucharist led by the Bishop himself with the presbyterate, the deacons, and the people taking part, the mystery of the Church is revealed. Cf. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. 67. At such times, attention should be paid to the capacity of the faithful to listen with understanding to a reading of greater or lesser length, and to their capacity to hear a more complete text, which is then explained in the homily.[142]. It is sung or said on Sundays outside the Seasons of Advent and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and at special celebrations of a more solemn character. stream Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. As a rule, the series of intentions is to be. 17: AAS 72 (1980), p. 338. The purpose of this chant is to open the celebration, foster the unity of those who have been gathered, introduce their thoughts to the mystery of the liturgical season or festivity, and accompany the procession of the priest and ministers. [156] Cf. The priest may incense the gifts placed upon the altar and then incense the cross and the altar itself, so as to signify the Churchs offering and prayer rising like incense in the sight of God. These, however, are so closely interconnected that they form but one single act of worship. 38: AAS 62 (1970), p. 660. If, however, the tabernacle with the Most Blessed Sacrament is present in the sanctuary, the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers genuflect when they approach the altar and when they depart from it, but not during the celebration of Mass itself. The presiding priest is also to direct the word of God and to impart the final blessing. The Church bells are rung during the singing of the Gloria and then remain silent unless "if appropriate, the Diocesan Bishophas decided otherwise" (EM, no. and became man); in the Roman Canon at the words Supplices te rogamus (Almighty God, we pray that your angel). 30, 34; cf. 74. All stand up. When several are to be named, this is done with the collective formula et Episcopo nostro N. eiusque Episcopis adiutoribus (N., our Bishop and his assistant Bishops). During a season when the Alleluia is to be said, either the Alleluia Psalm or the responsorial Psalm followed by the Alleluia with its verse may be used; During the season when the Alleluia is not to be said, either the psalm and the verse before the Gospel or the psalm alone may be used; The Alleluia or verse before the Gospel may be omitted if they are not sung. When, on the other hand, the option is given of choosing between a memorial found in the General Calendar and one found in a diocesan or religious calendar, preference should be given, all things being equal and in keeping with tradition, to the memorial inscribed in the particular calendar. [1] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 12: AAS 59 (1967), pp. 62-64). 39. 112. 0 Singing is the sign of the hearts joy (cf. CONGREGATION FOR DIVINE WORSHIP AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE SACRAMENTS. 280). Other parts, very useful for expressing and fostering the faithfuls active participation, that are assigned to the whole assembly that is called together include especially the Act of Penitence, the Profession of Faith, the Prayer of the Faithful, and the Lords Prayer. At the final doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon stands next to the priest, holding the chalice elevated while the priest elevates the paten with the host, until the people have responded with the acclamation, Amen. On more solemn days, sacred vestments may be used that are festive, that is, more precious, even if not of the color of the day. The custom of reserving seats for private persons, however, is reprehensible. The diocesan Bishop is also given the faculty to permit Communion under both kinds whenever it may seem appropriate to the priest to whom, as its own shepherd, a community has been entrusted, provided that the faithful have been well instructed and there is no danger of profanation of the Sacrament or of the rites becoming difficult because of the large number of participants or some other reason. 0000006796 00000 n After them the deacon receives the Body and Blood of the Lord from the principal celebrant. 43). For in the readings, as explained by the homily, God speaks to his people,[58] opening up to them the mystery of redemption and salvation, and offering them spiritual nourishment; and Christ himself is present in the midst of the faithful through his word. He himself begins it with a brief introduction, by which he invites the faithful to pray, and likewise he concludes it with a prayer. no. [85], 101. Everything else is done by the principal celebrant in the usual way until the end of Mass (cf. The singing is continued for as long as the Sacrament is being administered to the faithful. [21] Cf. THE BREAD AND WINE FOR CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST. The faithful, moreover, should not refuse to serve the People of God gladly whenever they are asked to perform some particular ministry or function in the celebration. 308-309. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. [47] Cf. 36. @1N$BP [66] Cf. If incense is used, the priest then puts some in the thurible, blesses it without saying anything, and incenses the offerings, the cross, and the altar. For it is out of the Sacred Scripture that the readings are read and explained in the homily and that psalms are sung, and it is drawing upon the inspiration and spirit of Sacred Scripture that prayers, orations, and liturgical songs are fashioned in such a way that from them actions and signs derive their meaning.[150]. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [71] Cf. If, however, the continuous reading during the week is interrupted by the occurrence of some solemnity or feast, or some particular celebration, then the priest, taking into consideration the entire weeks scheme of readings, is allowed either to combine parts omitted with other readings or to decide which readings are to be preferred over others. [116] The altar is usually fixed and is dedicated. 0000002238 00000 n 52: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. [144] Cf. The priest next shows the faithful the Eucharistic Bread, holding it above the paten or above the chalice, and invites them to the banquet of Christ. [125], The one tabernacle should be immovable, be made of solid and inviolable material that is not transparent, and be locked in such a way that the danger of profanation is prevented to the greatest extent possible. xref Final doxology: By which the glorification of God is expressed and which is confirmed and concluded by the peoples acclamation, Amen. 152. 21; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 250. Mt 13:52). 904. Ks7:Kw7TK_de}7+=,\,1wS\\ gg5M:iA!2s:gmN. [150] Cf. <> Seats for the other ministers are to be arranged so that they are clearly distinguishable from those for the clergy and so that the ministers are easily able to fulfill the function entrusted to them.[121]. At a Mass celebrated by a priest with only one minister to assist him and to make the responses, the rite of Mass with a congregation is followed (cf. 228. Precious in the eyes of the LORD. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, nos. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 6: Denz-Schn, 1747. It is not, however, allowed to celebrate as Votive Masses, those that refer to mysteries related to events in the life of the Lord or of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with the exception of the Mass of the Immaculate Conception, since their celebration is an integral part of the unfolding of the liturgical year. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 348. Bearing in mind the important place that singing has in a celebration as a necessary or integral part of the Liturgy,[152] all musical settings of the texts for the peoples responses and acclamations in the Order of Mass and for special rites that occur in the course of the liturgical year must be submitted to the Secretariat for the Liturgy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for review and approval prior to publication.

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