[narses]

Ping.

[sinkspur]

According to the newsletter, Cardinal Arinze's response, received in June, said that the relevant norms were intended "to ensure within broad limits a certain uniformity of posture" but at the same time "to not regulate posture rigidly in such a way that those who wish to kneel or sit would no longer be free."

IOW, the faithful can do whatever they want.

Sure glad we've got these rubricians who are on top of things!

[ninenot]

Here's the original document from Arinze on the "stand 'til you drop" instruction.

[TradicalRC]

Gee, I've always kneeled. I did not even realize that there was an alternative. I guess it's a problem. Yet another reason why sticking with Tradition may be better in the long run.

[fortunecookie]

three postures allowed after receiving the Eucharist: sit, stand, or kneel.

The whole idea of REVERENCE for the Eucharist is lost. Our pastors used to lament the people leaving right at communion or right after receiving communion if they did at all. And on the way out, standing in the back, reading bulletins, talking. When they broached the subject with us from the pulpit, they stressed reverence for the Eucharist and need for personal prayer or respect for those engaged in such prayers. Now, thanks to Vat II many dualities of language, the chaos is heightened.