5/4/2021
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| Duccio, "Madonna" |
RS 130 describes the place of the tabernacle. It cites the canons of the CIC and the paragraphs of the GIRM which we’ve already reviewed. It characterizes the attention to be paid to these liturgical norms as “diligent.” It highlights, especially, avoiding the “danger of profanation.”
RS 131 develops further the point of avoiding profanation, citing Nullo. It mentions the responsibility of the local bishop in securing the places of reservation. It mentions Nullo’s instruction that the bishop revoke permission immediately where there is the danger of profanation.
RS 132 refers to absolution for more grave crimes against the MBS. This absolution is reserved to the CDF. Removal of the MBS to someone’s home, unless it be precisely to reserve it more securely as expressly mentioned in Nullo is otherwise contrary to the norm of law. When the purpose of such removal or retaining is sacrilegious, the Instruction names this as a “graviora delicta.”
RS 133, citing the Roman Ritual, refers to bringing the MBS for the administration of Holy Communion outside of Mass to someone’s home. The minister in going directly to the sick person is to leave aside any profane business in order to ensure reverence for the MBS and to avoid the danger of profanation. It prescribes the use of the Ritual for the administration of the Sacrament.
