5/5/2021
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After dealing with certain matters related to reservation RS moves to matters of worship outside of the Mass.
It cites the Ritual for the Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass. The instructions in the Ritual, which are not many, are worth reviewing here.
Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass 83 (EOM) indicates the prohibition of the celebration of Mass in the church during a time designated for worship outside of Mass. Such a designated time, should it be prolonged over several days, is to be interrupted for the sake of the celebration of Mass.
EOM 84 gives the instruction on the gesture of genuflection. It indicates a “single genuflection” as opposed to, perhaps, the triple genuflection sometimes customary before the Cross on Good Friday. This single genuflection and not multiple genuflections is for the presence of the MBS either when it is reserved in the tabernacle or exposed for public adoration.
EOM 85 refers to two different vessels for the exposition the MBS for public worship: 1) the monstrance and 2) the ciborium. The burning of four or six candles as well as of incense is indicated for exposition in the monstrance. Exposition in the ciborium should have at least two candles and incense may be used.
EOM 86-90 refers to three different modes of exposing the MBS for public worship: 1) lengthy; 2) brief; 3) in religious communities.
EOM 86 recommends the solemn exposition of the MBS for an extended period of time. This extended time of exposition should take place once a year, even if such a time is not strictly continuous. Suitable numbers of the faithful are necessary for this kind of exposition to take place. The consent of the local Ordinary is also indicated.
Let’s come back to this, especially the requirement for “suitable numbers.”
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