[Desdemona]

The Rubrics:

The celebrant facing the people from where the tabernacle was formerly kept.

The celebrant may face the people (everyone faces the Concecration), but he stands before the Tabernacle when this happens. This is in the new Roman Missal. If the Tabernacles haven't been moved back, this is an error.

Just after the consecration, all acclaim He “will come again.”

True enough. I did know that this was an addition, but don't we also say that in the Creed?

Sacred vessels are no longer gilt.

Say what? All the ones I've seen are 24k gold. Just like they are supposed to be.

Sacred particles are ignored (vs. PRINCIPLE 15 )

Post-Vat II brat that I am, I'm not sure what this refers to.

The priest no longer joins thumb and forefinger after the consecration.

Again, ???

The vessels are not purified as they used to be.

You've lost me here.

Communion is most frequently given in the hand.

People's choice.

Genuflections on the part of the priest and kneeling on the part of the faithful are much reduced.

Not where I live.

The people take over much of what the priest formerly did.

Like what?

[Pyro7480]

Sacred particles are ignored (vs. PRINCIPLE 15 )

Post-Vat II brat that I am, I'm not sure what this refers to.

The priest no longer joins thumb and forefinger after the consecration.

Again, ???

The vessels are not purified as they used to be.

You've lost me here.

All of the above refers to the ritual cleansing of the paten and chalice after Communion has been distributed. Particles of bread are ALSO the body of Christ, so they must be dusted into the chalice, then water poured in while the priest puts his thumb and forefinger in the chalice, and the contents are consumed. This is ritual purification of the vessels. I have witnessed many priests do this after Communion, as an altar boy, and as a young adult. It is still done. Next time you go to Mass, be observant of what the priest does after Communion. You may like to pray during this time, but it is an educational opportunity.