3/24/2021
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| Lorenzetti, "Nursing" |
Nullo 9: Private oratories
The paragraph concludes by urging that all who have charge of the key “must religiously consider” the gravity of their obligation. Particularly, that the key “not come into the hands of anyone,” even of family or family attendants.
The emphasis on the importance of the religious consideration of the gravity of the obligation is noteworthy, here. How often do we ponder our stewardship. Perhaps we too easily find ourselves in the position of the servant to whom his master assigned a single coin. We figure, through our laziness or wickedness that our master is harsh and unfair. So, instead of attending to the one responsibility for which we must give an account, we rather conceal it underneath a heap of the concerns of this world—that is, we bury it in the earth.
We are stewards of of the mysteries. And what greater mystery is there than Flesh and Blood of Christ? How do we care for the key to the tabernacle?
Nullo 10:
The tenth and final paragraph deals with the enforcement of the regulations. It concerns directly the way the bishops are to see that the prescriptions are carried out within their territories. It elaborates on four particular aspects of enforcement: 1) visitations; 2) reporting violations; 3) punishing crimes; 4) removing privileges. The paragraph offers a concluding statement. It indicates March 30, 1938 as the date the SRC’s plenary session approving the instruction. Pope Pius IX confirmed and ratified it on May 7, 1938.
