Posted on 10/23/2005 4:47:05 PM PDT by NYer
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 23, 2005 (Zenit.org).- In an unprecedented move, Benedict XVI published the 50 propositions presented by the Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist.
The propositions, which will be the basis for the Pope's postsynodal apostolic exhortation, will only be presented in a non-official Italian translation of the Latin original, in order to preserve some confidentiality, reported the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops on Saturday.
Benedict XVI said today that the postsynodal exhortation will "portray the face of the 'Catholic' community," which finds its strength and unity in the Eucharist.
This announcement would meet Proposition 1, which requests that the Pontiff write the exhortation on the Eucharist.
Proposition 2 refers to the "beneficial influence that the liturgical reform implemented since the Second Vatican Council has had for the life of the Church."
Proposition 6 emphasized Eucharistic adoration, and No. 7 emphasizes the relationship between the Eucharist and confession, and underlines that "the worthy reception of the Eucharist calls for the state of grace."
Proposition 8 is on the relationship between the Eucharist and marriage, and encourages matrimonial spirituality.
Divorced and remarried
Proposition 40 touches on the topic of divorced a person who have remarried, and reflects the "deeply felt concern expressed by many fathers," and "confirms the importance of a pastoral attitude and action of care and acceptance toward divorced and remarried faithful."
"According to the tradition of the Catholic Church," says the proposition, "they cannot be admitted to holy Communion, being in a condition of objective disagreement with the word of the Lord who has given back to marriage its original value of indissolubility."
Encouraging such persons to participate in all areas of the life of the Church, the synod promotes the "pastoral character, the presence and the correct and solicitous activity of the ecclesiastical tribunals for the causes of matrimonial annulment."
Proposition 10 is on "Sunday assemblies awaiting a priest," and requests that they not be confused with the Mass itself, and that "the episcopal conferences provide fitting aids that explain the meaning of the celebration of the word of God with the distribution of Communion, and the norms that regulate it."
Proposition 11 addresses the challenge of the "scarcity of priests," stating that recourse to the theory of priestly ordination of "viri probati," ordaining married men, "was evaluated as a course not to be followed."
Priest promoters
The synod requests that pastors "promote priestly vocations."
In particular, it invites priests "not to be afraid to propose to youths the radicalism of following of Christ" and "to sensitize families, which is some cases are indifferent if not downright opposed" to their son following a priestly vocation.
The proposition encourages the cultivation of "prayer for vocations in all communities and ecclesial realms."
Proposition 17 calls for the writing of a "Compendium on the Eucharist," which will "bring together liturgical, doctrinal, catechetical and devotional elements on the Eucharist, to help develop Eucharistic faith and piety."
Proposition 23 requests an investigation to see if the "sign of peace cannot take place in another moment of the celebration, also taking into account ancient and venerable customs."
Proposition 24 calls for new formulas for dismissal from the Mass -- "Go in peace" ("Ite, missa est") -- and for "solemn blessings … which underline the mission in the world of the faithful who have participated in the Eucharist."
Proposition 41 reminds that the "Eucharist is the symbol of full communion with the Church.''
Therefore, "we request that non-Catholic Christians understand and respect the fact that for us, in keeping with the entire biblically based tradition, Eucharistic Communion and ecclesial communion belong profoundly to one another and therefore Eucharistic communion with non-Catholic Christians is not generally possible. Even more excluded is an ecumenical concelebration.
"Likewise, it must be clear that in view of personal salvation the admission of non-Catholic Christians to the Eucharist, to the sacrament of penance and to the anointing of the sick, in specific individual situations under precise conditions is possible and even recommended."
These conditions are expressed clearly by the papal magisterium and the Code of Canon Law.
Politics
Proposition 46 calls for "Eucharistic coherence of Catholic politicians and lawmakers" and reminds them of their "grave social responsibility in presenting and upholding iniquitous laws."
Proposition 47 illustrates the relationship between the Eucharist and ecology, and No. 48 underlines the social dimension of the Eucharist, and No. 49 the union between the Eucharist and the reconciliation of peoples in conflict.
The propositions conclude presenting Mary as "Eucharistic woman," and encourage the faithful to have "the same sentiments of Mary."
LOL! The bishops are in a serious state of denial. I think even Benedict XVI disagrees with this proposition.
Makes me think of that oldies song that goes:
"...the only trouble is, Gee Wiz, I'm dreaming my life away...Dreeaammmmm, Dream, Dream, Dream, Drreeammmm!....."
Seriously, the current generation of bishops (the establishment in power, generally between 60 and 80 years of age currently) has too much invested in the liturgical "reforms" of Post-V2. We have to wait until the new generation of bishops comes to power for anything positive to result, despite having a good Poper and a few good bishops. Grand scale results will not happen under this current crop of bishops. The new generation will be able to OBJECTIVELY look at Vatican II and its aftermath and make non-emotional judgments concerning these matters.
Abolish that hand shaking nonsense during mass completely! Save it for the parking lot after mass!
Anyone who thinks Vatican II's impact was positive has rocks in his/her head.
>> I would like to see Prop. 23 implemented as soon as possible. <<
Banning bilingual education? O, not THAT Proposition 23.
"I would like to see Prop. 23 implemented as soon as possible."
It would appear that this applies only to the western church. The eastern churches have different practices. I think the Maronites do exchange the sign of peace with the congregation, but starting with the celebrants and spreading from there.
In other eastern Catholic churches, shaking hands is generally reserved for before and after Divine Liturgy. It's not part of the liturgy, except (I think) if there are co-celebrants, then the sign of peace is exchanged by them.
"The new generation will be able to OBJECTIVELY look at Vatican II and its aftermath and make non-emotional judgments concerning these matters."
The process in the eastern Catholic churches will happen a lot faster. Keep in mind that the VII document drafted for the eastern churches was drastically different than the one for the western church.
I can see how this objective review process will work out in the eastern Catholic churches: Q:"Hey, what do you think about Orientalium Ecclesiarum?" A: "We like it." (as they go back to eating pirogies) :-)
Unmentioned in the article is a proposal to use LATIN as the major language of the Mass at 'international gatherings,' with vernacular only for readings.
2-to-1 majority in favor.
Heh.
You're right. But B-16 can begin with "...over the years, there have been some beneficial effects..." and get to the "BUT" clause rather easily.
Curiously, the "peace" stuff IS rooted in the Old Rite, at the same place. However, it was restricted to far more formal and ceremonious procedures, with the greeting of peace being given to the Faithful by a sub-deacon.
There was no ambling about, nor hugs, handshakes, prattle, or la-dee-da...
That proposition gives doubt to the rest of the project.
And please...ban hand holding during The Lord's Prayer!!! I always fold my hands in prayer during The Lord's Prayer and 99.9% of the people understand that to mean that I don't want to hold their hand but the woman standing next to me tried three times to take my hand until I finally had to say NO in a fairly loud voice. What gall.
I despise that posture...especially when they all raise their hands at the conclusion, it's just ridiculous.
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Proposition 6 emphasized Eucharistic adoration, and No. 7 emphasizes the relationship between the Eucharist and confession, and underlines that "the worthy reception of the Eucharist calls for the state of grace."
**Proposition 11 addresses the challenge of the "scarcity of priests," stating that recourse to the theory of priestly ordination of "viri probati," ordaining married men, "was evaluated as a course not to be followed."
Priest promoters
The synod requests that pastors "promote priestly vocations."
In particular, it invites priests "not to be afraid to propose to youths the radicalism of following of Christ" and "to sensitize families, which is some cases are indifferent if not downright opposed" to their son following a priestly vocation.
The proposition encourages the cultivation of "prayer for vocations in all communities and ecclesial realms."**
Excellent!
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