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The Instruction first urges everyone to do all that it in the power of each to ensure the safeguarding of the MBS. It next reminds everyone that safeguarding the MBS is a duty that each one has. It lastly describes the right that each one has of lodging a complaint to the bishop or to the Apostolic See regarding liturgical abuse. In this regard, urging truth and charity, notifying the bishop of the abuse is recommended insofar as is possible.
These conclude RS’s paragraphs on remedies. Summing up this chapter, then, abuses are classified according to three types—1) graviora delicta, 2) grave abuses, & 3) other abuses. There are four graviora delicta. There are altogether thirty-seven of RS’s own paragraphs as well as canons of the CIC indicated describing approximately Fifty circumstances of grave abuse. Recourse in the case of alleged abuse proceeds according to the norm of law. Such procedure begins at the local level may involve, if necessary the bishop and Apostolic See in the investigation, adjudication and the application of an appropriate penalty.
RS: Conclusion
RS 185-186 are the two concluding paragraphs of the Instruction. Citing JPII’s Pastor Bonus, RS identifies the purpose of the present Instruction. The MBS, by building up the Church and establishing fellowship among men, stands against the seeds of discord deeply ingrained by sin. RS hopes with the help of the BVM, therefore, by the diligent application of its instructions to reprobate and remove everything in human weakness that may hinder or oppose the saving action of the MBS. It lastly exhorts all to participate as servants of the Sacred Liturgy, each according to Christ’s command carried out by the Church.
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