Posted on 04/07/2005 4:12:16 PM PDT by NYer
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Deposition, Funeral and Burial Rites of Pope John Paul II |
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| Deposition of the Body of the Roman Pontiff in the Coffin Before the Funeral Mass the body will be deposited in a coffin of Cyprus wood. It will the be closed in the presence of the Cardinal Camerlengo, the heads of each Order of Cardinals (Cardinal Bishops, Cardinal Priest, Cardinal Deacons), the Cardinal Archpriest of the Vatican Basilica, the Cardinal Secretary of State, the Cardinal Vicar of Rome, the Substitute of the Secretariat of State, the Prefect of the Pontifical Household, the Almoner of the Supreme Pontiff, the Vice-Camerlengo, representatives of the Canons of the Vatican Basilica and of the Office of the Secretary of the Supreme Pontiff, all vested in choir habit, and the family of the deceased. [note: in John Paul’s case, since he lacks living family members, this probably refers to the nuns and others who served him in the papal household.] The Cardinal Camerlengo introduces the Rite. Prayer follows. The Master of Papal Liturgical Ceremonies reads the Rogito, a document which officially consigns the Pope to history and accompanies him to the grave. It gives, in Latin, historic information about the pope, such as baptismal and family name, name of pontificate, important dates in life, and significant papal decrees. After further prayer, the Master of Papal Liturgical Ceremonies and the Secretary of the Pope place a white silk veil over his face. Then the Camerlengo blesses the body with Holy Water. The Master of Papal Liturgical Ceremonies then places in the coffin the silk bag with the medals of the Pontificate and a tube containing the Rogito, after having sealed it with the seal of the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff. Ps 41 (Ps 42)* is sung as the coffin is closed. As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God.
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Solemn Funeral Mass for Pope John Paul II Introit (Entrance Chant): Requiem aeternam
Collect (Opening Prayer): Let us pray. … First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 Then Peter proceeded to speak and said, "In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. [35] Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. [36] You know the word (that) he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all, [37] what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, [38] how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. [39] We are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and (in) Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree. [40] This man God raised (on) the third day and granted that he be visible, [41] not to all the people, but to us, the witnesses chosen by God in advance, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. [42] He commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead. [43] To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name." Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22 (Vulgate), which is Psalm 23 in the Hebrew numeration most bibles use V. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Response: In verdant pastures he gives me repose; Second Reading: Philippians 3:20-4:1 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. [21] He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body by the power that enables him also to bring all things into subjection to himself. [4:1] Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved. Gospel Acclamation: John 6:40 Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Gospel: John 21:15-19 [At that time when he had manifested Himself to his disciples and] When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." [16] He then said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." [17] He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." (Jesus) said to him, "Feed my sheep. [18] Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." [19] He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me." Apostles Creed instead of Nicene. The Apostles Creed is probably the baptismal creed of Rome from at least the 2nd century. It is used in baptism for the catechumens to affirm their faith, and in the renewal of baptismal vows. Similar creeds are used in the baptisms of all rites from the earliest days of the Church. The 2002 Roman Missal permits its use as the Creed at Mass during Lent and the Easter Season. Offertory Chant: Tu illuminas lucernam meam. Psalm 17 (18) 2b-3a. I love you, LORD, my strength, LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer Eucharistic Prayer 1 (Roman Canon) Communion Rite Final Commendation and Farewell Roman Church: Cardinal Vicar of Rome, Cardinal Ruini, approaches the remains. The choir sings the Litany of the Saints, after which the Cardinal Vicar concludes the supplications of the Church of Rome with a Prayer. Eastern Church (i.e. in Communion with Rome): A Patriarch representing the Eastern Church, incenses the remains, Eastern clergy offer a Supplication for the Holy Father. The Cardinal Dean, Cardinal Ratzinger, as principal celebrant blesses the remains with Holy Water. Chant: In paradisum
Translation of the Body and the Burial The body is carried to the place of burial in the Vatican Grotto below St. Peter’s to the singing of the Magnificat. Accompanying the body the Camerlengo, the Cardinal Heads of Orders, the Cardinal Archpirest of the Vatican Basilica, The Cardinal Secretary of State, the Cardinal Vicar of Rome, the Substitute of the Secretariat of State, the prefect of the Pontifical Household, the Vice-Camerlengo, a representative of the Canons of the Vatican Basilica, the family of the deceased Supreme Pontiff. The Cardinal Camerlengo presides The moral remains of the Supreme Pontiff are carried through the Vatican basilica into the Vatican Grottoes through the Santa Marta door. [Evidently they will go outdoors to the Piazzale Santa Marta, and enter from a ground level door there. The Piazzale is adjacent to the left rear of the Basilica. The public generally enters through an interior staircase in the right front pillar near the main altar, or, from ground level at the right front side of the Basilica, near the stairs from the Sistine Chapel.] The scola sings while the body is carried to the tomb. Psalm 113A (114): Psalm 117 (118): Psalm 41 (42): |
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The rite begins with Prayer. The Cyprus wood coffin containing the Pope’s remains, is sealed with red ribbons, upon which are impressed the seal of the Apostolic Camera, the prefecture of the Pontifical Household, the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, and the Vatican Chapter (the clergy serving the Basilica). The coffin is placed in the coffin of zinc covered wood, which is immediately sealed, and impressed with the seals of the above offices. Upon the cover is placed the Cross and the Coat of Arms of the deceased Pontiff. The Remains are placed in the tomb to the singing of the Salve Regina. The Notary of the Chapter of the Vatican Basilica draws up the authentic act of entombment and reads it before those present. The End of the Rites |
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Boy... that's right on. The DUers will be torqued at all this coverage. Think of the lost revenue by not selling commercial time for this thing. :)
ROME -- President Bush, determined not to upstage the funeral of Pope John Paul II, kept an unusually low profile in Rome yesterday, although former President Bill Clinton gave a television interview watched by millions.
And now the Easterns come forth for their ceremony.
A Patriarch representing the Eastern Church, incenses the remains, Eastern clergy offer a Supplication for the Holy Father.
He kept it with him always. It was in his top desk drawer, and he took it with him whenever he traveled. The priest told her they put it on him before he was placed for viewing. I assume it is still on him.
Cardinals bow in St Peter's Square at the funeral ceremony of Pope John Paul II at the Vatican April 8, 2005. A simple cypress coffin bearing Pope John Paul's body was carried out of St Peter's Basilica as the world's most powerful leaders joined an ocean of humble pilgrims to say goodbye on Friday at the biggest funeral in modern times. REUTERS/Larry Downing
The wooden casket bearing the remains of Pope John Paul II is prepared for the funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Friday, April 8, 2005, in Vatican City. Presidents, prime ministers and kings joined pilgrims and prelates in St. Peter's Square on Friday to bid farewell to Pope John Paul II at a funeral service that drew millions to Rome for one of the largest religious gatherings of modern times. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Cardinals, left, wearing red robes, and bishops attend the funeral of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Friday April 8, 2005. Royalty, political power brokers and multitudes of the faithful will pay their last respects to the Pope at a funeral promising to be one of the largest Western religious gatherings of modern times. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, center of the altar, celebrates the funeral service for Pope John Paul II outside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Friday, April 8, 2005. Tens of thousands of people jammed St. Peter's Square to say a final farewell to Pope John Paul II in the presence of kings, queens, presidents and prime ministers for a funeral capping one of the largest religious gatherings in the West in modern times. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
A view of St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Friday April 8, 2005 during the funerals of Pope John Paul II. Royalty, political power brokers and multitudes of the faithful will pay their last respects to the Pope at a funeral promising to be one of the largest Western religious gatherings of modern times. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Cardinals pray beside the coffin of Pope John Paul II in a packed St. Peter's Square as pilgrims and dignitaries attend the Pontiff's funeral at the Vatican April 8, 2005. The poor and the powerful of the earth rubbed shoulders to say their last goodbye to the Pope on Friday as the Vatican staged one of the most momentous funerals in history for the Polish Pontiff. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Taken from the Byzantine liturgical Office For The Dead.
One would assume no less with this man.
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A Papal Retreat . . .
"It is he, Jesus Christ, the true life, who gives hope and purpose to our earthly existence, opens our minds and hearts to the goodness and beauty of the world around us, to solidarity and friendship with our fellow human beings, to intimate communion with God Himself, in a love that goes beyond all limits of time and space, to eternal, unassailable happiness." John Paul II, Denver, 1993
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I heard Shep mention something about a stethescope on the day JPII was to be lying in state in the Sistine Chapel.
This is really interesting. If we Baptists had showed up to do a blessing..... we'd have to have a rockin praise band to "pick things up a bit".
Unless you are Greek Orthodox or attend a G-O funeral, you probably never will again - JP2 did quite a bit of fence mending with them but they allied to *him*, not the Vatican.
The Italian news agency ANSA, citing security sources, said an estimated 300,000 people had gathered on St Peter's Square itself and a further 700,000 in the surrounding streets, watching the mass on huge video screens.
Yep. He tried to bridge the Eastern and Roman Catholic churches.
Good one! God Bless you!
I went to a Black funeral once where the mourners almost tipped over the casket when they threw themselves onto the corpse.
He's wearing his dear brother's stethescope? That did it...Now I'm officially a big weepy puddle!
Catholic nuns from the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta watch a live telecast of the funeral ceremony for late Pope John Paul II on a giant screen April 8, 2005.The poor and the powerful of the earth rubbed shoulders to say their last goodbye to the Pope on Friday as the Vatican staged one of the most momentous funerals in history for the Polish Pontiff.
There's 300,000 on a field outside Krakow, Poland, watching quietly on big screens.
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