[sinkspur]

Seriously, no one except an unregenerate liturgical nazi can object to this simple and most pastoral solution to what otherwise could be-come an ugly and divisive situation.

Only the Wanderer, and Al Matt, would think to use the word "nazi" in connection with those who observe the Novus Ordo rubrics.

In parishes where there is a strong wish on the part of some Catholics to receive kneeling, then, by all means, stick a pre-dieu at one of the stations served by a Eucharistic Minister.

Problem solved!

[Loyalist]

In parishes where there is a strong wish on the part of some Catholics to receive kneeling, then, by all means, stick a pre-dieu at one of the stations served by a Eucharistic Minister.

And following on my most recent comment, here's but a small example of the tactics they'll use!

[Polycarp]

stick a pre-dieu at one of the stations served by a Eucharistic Minister.

Actually, I think your "doddering seniors" comment was in regard to the resumption of the Tridentine Mass.

The rubrics of that Mass do not allow Eucharistic ministers.

[Polycarp]

in connection with those who observe the Novus Ordo rubrics

You're being disingenuous. He's not talking about those who observe the Novus Ordo rubrics. He's talking about those who refuse faithful Catholics their RIGHT to kneel.

In which specific case, "unregenerate liturgical nazi" seems a very appropriate term, if a bit too soft on the SOBs who persecute faithful Catholics by refusing to allow them to kneel for Communion.

[Tantumergo]

"stick a pre-dieu at one of the stations served by a Eucharistic Minister."

FYI there are no such things as "Eucharistic Ministers" in the Catholic Church.

There are Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist - bishops, priests and deacons.

And there are Exceptional Ministers of the Eucharist - acolytes.

And there are Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist - the employment of which is reserved for the absence of clergy or acolytes.

However, "Eucharistic Ministers" is descriptive of non-Catholic ministers who carry out "Eucharistic services".

[B Knotts]

Eucharistic Minister

That would be a priest.

There is no such thing as a lay "Eucharistic Minister," as you know. The proper term is "Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist." (emphasis mine)

[ninenot]

stick a pre-dieu at one of the stations served by a Eucharistic Minister.

But, of course, you mean an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister.

Won't you have a surprise when the document forthcoming also eliminates that bunch from working at Sunday Masses???

What, people who kneel don't deserve to receive Communion from a priest?

[dsc]

"In parishes where there is a strong wish on the part of some Catholics to receive kneeling, then, by all means, stick a pre-dieu at one of the stations served by a Eucharistic Minister."

The raw malice in that statement is repellent.

[Antoninus]

Only the Wanderer, and Al Matt, would think to use the word "nazi" in connection with those who observe the Novus Ordo rubrics.

In parishes where there is a strong wish on the part of some Catholics to receive kneeling, then, by all means, stick a pre-dieu at one of the stations served by a Eucharistic Minister.

Ah, thank you for demonstrating exactly what a "liturgical nazi' is. I'm sure there are plenty of your tradition-hating brethren out there who would adopt just such a policy to stick it to those who wish to do additional reverence to the Holy Eucharist.

[k omalley]

"Only the Wanderer, and Al Matt, would think to use the word"nazi" in connection with those who celebrate the Novus Ordo rubrics."

I don't think the Wanderer is refering to those who celebrate the N.O. with the correct rubrics, but those, whether priests or laypeople, who would design their own liturgies which have little resemblance to a Catholic Mass, and come up with their own interpretations of the Sacraments which are heretical or at least bordering on heresy, and then force these things down the throats of others. I have run into these people, fortunately not in my present parish.

If the Church would universally celebrate the N.O as it was meant to be and allow a wider application of the Indult I would think that I had died and gone to heaven.