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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Its something I dont think I'll ever forget from this day
bfl. Fairwell, old friend.
Sounds like a good idea.
Goodnight, everybody -
Let's hope so. I wonder what Khatami and others from countries where Christians are persecuted were thinking during the Mass.
FNC is still on here.
I am partial to EWTN.
They're still live from Rome.
Thanks for posting the magnificent photos.
I think we all feel that way too...and privileged to have lived in his lifetime.
**Multiple commentators noting that this is going to be *the* most well-attended and well-observed funerals in history.**
To the demise of many world leaders!
British Prime Minister Tony Blair (L) and his wife Cherie Blair attend the funeral for the late Pope John Paul II 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/Alessandro Bianchi
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, at center in background, celebrates mass from the altar overlooking Pope John Paul II's casket, as priests walk on, during the funeral in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Friday April 8, 2005. Royalty, political power brokers and multitudes of the faithful came to pay their last respects to the pontiff, at a funeral promising to be one of the largest Western religious gatherings of modern times. (AP Photo/Massimo Sambucetti)
A cardinal wipes his eye during the funeral mass for the late Pope John Paul II in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 8, 2005. The poor and the powerful of the earth rubbed shoulders to say their last goodbye to Pope John Paul on Friday as one of the most momentous funerals in history got under way at the Vatican. REUTERS/Yves Herman
German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger blesses the coffin of the late Pope John Paul II at the end of the funeral at St. Peter's Square in 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/Kai Pfaffenbach
German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger blesses the coffin of the late Pope John Paul II at the end of the funeral at St. Peter's Square in 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/Kai Pfaffenbach
German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (L) looks on as pallbearers lift the coffin of the late Pope John Paul II at the end of the funeral at St. Peter's Square in 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/Kai Pfaffenbach
International clergy, along with world leaders and millions of mourners attend the funeral Mass for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Friday, April 8, 2005, in Vatican City. U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush lead the official American delegation that includes his father, former President George H.W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Pallbearers carry the coffin of the late Pope John Paul II inside St. Peter's Basilica after the funeral mass at St. Peter's Square in 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/Kai Pfaffenbach
I think it may be appropriate to quote a new song by a modern musician on this event:
We try not to show how frightened we are
It would seem lonely if you were the only star in the night
You've got to believe it'll be alright in the end.
You've got to believe it'll be alright again.
And nobody knows what's gonna happen tomorrow.
So don't let go now we've come this far.
Hold my hand, please understand we're never alone.
We've got to believe it'll be alright in the end.
(Duran Duran - "What Happens Tomorrow")
I was thinking it might have been the Pope's private lectionary. Too thin for a Bible.
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
Thank you
I'll have to search for it later
My brain cells are a tad fried at the moment to read anything
Thanks for the thread, Salvation.
It's a keeper.
Fox reporting that Bush is on his way right now to the airport.
"Be not afraid."
Thanks for the great pictures.
MSNBC was better, no talking at all while the service was on going, which I very much appreciated.
My pleasure.
It's been a blessing to share this special thread with y'all.
Thanks everybody.
"Be not afraid."
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