Cardinal Mayer

 

33. The Passion narrative occupies a special place. It should be sung or read in the traditional way, that is, by three persons who take the part of Christ, the narrator and the people. The Passion is proclaimed by deacons or priests, or by lay readers; in the latter. case, the part of Christ should be reserved to the priest.

Derekap

Apr 3 2007, 02:42 PM

In my former parish a lay reader read the narrative, the celebrant spoke the parts attributed to Jesus Christ, another lay reader spoke the parts of other speakers  (St Peter, Pilate etc) and the congregation performed the part of the crowd.

Joseph

Apr 5 2007, 11:19 PM

But when our parish first started to involve lay readers I recall some really uneasy experiences in which women read men's parts, even though there were male readers available - it destroyed the whole character of the celebration.

CARLO

Apr 5 2007, 11:33 PM

Here's hoping that things are done properly in your Parish tomorrow. In recent years Good Friday has often seen the attempted introduction of liturgical 'innovations' such as crude and oversized wooden crosses for veneration instead of the crucifix!

De profundis
Out of the depths


CARLO

Quote:

 

68. For the veneration of the Cross, let a cross be used that is of appropriate size and beauty, and let one or other of the forms for this rite as found in the Roman Missal be followed. The rite should be carried out with the splendour worthy of the mystery of our salvation: both the invitation pronounced at the unveiling of the Cross, and the people's response should be made in song, and a period of respectful silence is to be observed after each act of veneration, the celebrant standing and holding the raised Cross.

69. The Cross is to be presented to each of the faithful individually for their veneration, since the personal veneration of the Cross is a most important feature in this celebration, and only when necessitated by the large numbers of faithful present should the rite of veneration be made simultaneously by all present. (72)

Only one Cross should be used for the veneration, as this contributes to the full symbolism of the rite. During the veneration of the Cross the antiphons, "Reproaches", and hymns should be sung, so that the history of salvation be commemorated through song. (73) Other appropriate songs may also be sung (cf. n. 42).

Rose of York

Apr 6 2007, 12:41 AM

CARLO

Apr 5 2007, 11:33 PM

Here's hoping that things are done properly in your Parish tomorrow. In recent years Good Friday has often seen the attempted introduction of liturgical 'innovations' such as crude and oversized wooden crosses for veneration instead of the crucifix!

De profundis
Out of the depths

CARLO

Quote:

 

...68. For the veneration of the Cross, let a cross be used that is of appropriate size and beauty, and let one or other of the forms for this rite as found in the Roman Missal be followed. The rite should be carried out with the splendour worthy of the mystery of our salvation: both the invitation pronounced at the unveiling of the Cross, and the people's response should be made in song, and a period of respectful silence is to be observed after each act of veneration, the celebrant standing and holding the raised Cross.

69. The Cross is to be presented to each of the faithful individually for their veneration, since the personal veneration of the Cross is a most important feature in this celebration, and only when necessitated by the large numbers of faithful present should the rite of veneration be made simultaneously by all present. (72)

Only one Cross should be used for the veneration, as this contributes to the full symbolism of the rite. During the veneration of the Cross the antiphons, "Reproaches", and hymns should be sung, so that the history of salvation be commemorated through song. (73) Other appropriate songs may also be sung (cf. n. 42).