What Was Proposed
Yet another report from Sandro Magister on the final propositions presented in the Synod. Here are just some of them.
Proposition 19 suggests the preparation of a set of thematic homilies as an aid to priests, tied to both the Sunday readings and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [A good initiative to avoid "ad lib" and self-themed homilies]
Proposition 23 warns that the way the Sign of Peace is currently offered sometimes goes on too long, or creates confusion prior to communion, and hence suggests the possibility of putting it somewhere else in the Mass, "taking account of antique and venerable customs." Indirectly, that seems to suggest the idea of moving it to just after the Prayers of the Faithful, before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. [Putting time for beso-beso and handshaking in their proper place... outside of Mass?]
Proposition 36 suggests that in international celebrations the Mass be said in Latin, apart from the readings, the homily, and the Prayers of the Faithful, and that priests be trained from the seminary to use Latin prayers as well as Gregorian Chant. It also recommends that the faithful be educated to do so as well. [What a wonderful opportunity to learn or re-learn the language of the Church. [This should be a great incentive for the laity to memorize latin prayers]
Read entire article here.
Proposition 19 suggests the preparation of a set of thematic homilies as an aid to priests, tied to both the Sunday readings and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [A good initiative to avoid "ad lib" and self-themed homilies]
Proposition 23 warns that the way the Sign of Peace is currently offered sometimes goes on too long, or creates confusion prior to communion, and hence suggests the possibility of putting it somewhere else in the Mass, "taking account of antique and venerable customs." Indirectly, that seems to suggest the idea of moving it to just after the Prayers of the Faithful, before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. [Putting time for beso-beso and handshaking in their proper place... outside of Mass?]
Proposition 36 suggests that in international celebrations the Mass be said in Latin, apart from the readings, the homily, and the Prayers of the Faithful, and that priests be trained from the seminary to use Latin prayers as well as Gregorian Chant. It also recommends that the faithful be educated to do so as well. [What a wonderful opportunity to learn or re-learn the language of the Church. [This should be a great incentive for the laity to memorize latin prayers]
Read entire article here.
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