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( LIVE THREAD ) Solemn Funeral Rites for Pope John Paul II (Resource Materials for those watching)
EWTN ^ | April 7, 2005

Posted on 04/07/2005 4:12:16 PM PDT by NYer

Deposition, Funeral and Burial Rites of Pope John Paul II


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.

*Ps 41 - Vulgate (Psalm 42 - Hebrew enumeration). Although the content of the Psalter is the same in Catholic, Protestant and Jewish Bibles, the division of the Psalms is different between the Latin Vulgate, on one hand, and the Hebrew, Protestant and many vernacular Catholic bibles, on the other. This is due to the fact that in ancient manuscripts several "Psalms" may contain more than one unique Psalm, as we identify them today. The Vulgate tradition developed one way, and the Hebrew manuscript tradition used by the Jews, and then by the Reformers, developed another way. Since contemporary bibles are generally translated from the original Hebrew, most contemporary vernacular translations follow the Hebrew enumeration.


Solemn Funeral Mass for Pope John Paul II

Introit (Entrance Chant): Requiem aeternam 

Requiem aeternam

Antiphon:
Requiem aeternum dona eis Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.

Antiphon:
Grant him, O Lord, eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion, et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem: Antiphon

It is right, O God, to sing to thee a hymn in Zion, and in Jerusalem render thee a vow: Antiphon

Exaudi orationem meam, ad te omnis caro veniet. Antiphon

Thou hearest our prayers, to thee all flesh must come. Antiphon

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;
V. Beside restful waters he leads me. Response
V. He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. Response
V. Even though I walk in the dark valley, I fear no evil; for you are at my side Response
V. With your rod and your staff that give me courage. Response
V. You spread the table before me, in the sight of my foes; Response
V. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Response
V. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; Response
V. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come. Response

 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.
This is the will of my Father, says the Lord. That all who believe in the Son will have eternal life, and I will raise them to life again on the last day.
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
5. The cords of Sheol tightened; the snares of death lay in wait for me.
6a. In my distress I called out: LORD! I cried out to my God.
6b. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry to him reached his ears.

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 

In paradisum

In paradisum deducant te angeli:
in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres,
et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem.

May the Angels conduct you to Paradise: And at your coming may the Martyrs receive you. May they lead you to the holy City of Jerusalem.

Chorus angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere aeternam
habeas requiem.

May a choir of Angels receive you. And may you, with Larzarus – once a poor man – Possess eternal peace.


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):
Antiphon: Te suscipiat Christus in paradisum. (Christ will receive you into paradise)
When Israel came forth from Egypt, the house of Jacob from an alien people etc.

Psalm 117 (118):
Antiphon: Aperite mihi portas iustitiae, et ingressus in eas confitebor Domino (Open to me the gates of justice and entering in I will give thanks to the Lord)
Give thanks to the LORD, who is good, whose love endures forever. etc.

Psalm 41 (42):
Antiphon: Ingrediar in locum tabernaculi admirabilis usque as domum Dei (In the splendid procession of the saints he will enter the house of God)
As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God.



Entombment of the Body of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II

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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To: Carolinamom

Its something I dont think I'll ever forget from this day


781 posted on 04/08/2005 4:05:18 AM PDT by CincinnatiKid (Go Thou, GO thou, thy hence and of this world report you will and truly... Jack Kerouac)
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To: Bahbah

bfl. Fairwell, old friend.


782 posted on 04/08/2005 4:05:40 AM PDT by oyez (¡Qué viva la revolución de Reagan!)
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To: BurbankKarl

Sounds like a good idea.

Goodnight, everybody -


783 posted on 04/08/2005 4:05:40 AM PDT by SealSeven
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To: Spktyr
Fundamentalist Muslims are probably rethinking their whole jihad idea right about now....

Let's hope so. I wonder what Khatami and others from countries where Christians are persecuted were thinking during the Mass.

784 posted on 04/08/2005 4:06:08 AM PDT by Tex_GOP_Cruz (Nunc dimittis servum tuum Joannem Paulum II, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace.)
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To: BurbankKarl


FNC is still on here.
I am partial to EWTN.
They're still live from Rome.

Thanks for posting the magnificent photos.


785 posted on 04/08/2005 4:06:54 AM PDT by onyx (Robert Frost "Good fences make good neighbors." Build the fence, Mr. President and Congress.)
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To: CincinnatiKid

I think we all feel that way too...and privileged to have lived in his lifetime.


786 posted on 04/08/2005 4:06:58 AM PDT by Carolinamom (Proud to be 1 of 35 NC monthly donors to FR)
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To: Spktyr

**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!


787 posted on 04/08/2005 4:07:42 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Carolinamom
I'm so grateful you were here tonight.
This has been an event of a lifetime.
Like one priest said on EWTN, this has been a celebration
of profound grief and profound gratitude.

Santo, Santo.
The Cardinals took note of the crowd's insistence.
788 posted on 04/08/2005 4:10:10 AM PDT by onyx (Robert Frost "Good fences make good neighbors." Build the fence, Mr. President and Congress.)
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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

789 posted on 04/08/2005 4:10:26 AM PDT by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

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")


790 posted on 04/08/2005 4:10:59 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: BurbankKarl

I was thinking it might have been the Pope's private lectionary. Too thin for a Bible.


791 posted on 04/08/2005 4:11:44 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: BigSkyFreeper
Same here. I felt moved and there was something majestic, stately, solemn and dignified about the service. It both a tribute and a farewell. And people just lingered on after it was all over. The way I think about funerals and death is, to me its not really a good-bye at all since good people are never gone. They live on in our hearts. Even as we pray for their souls and commend them to the care of God and eternal rest - they're always green and living in our thoughts. People will come to see the Pope the same way despite the passage of time.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
792 posted on 04/08/2005 4:11:56 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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To: Carolinamom

Thank you

I'll have to search for it later

My brain cells are a tad fried at the moment to read anything


793 posted on 04/08/2005 4:12:48 AM PDT by Mo1 ("Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it" ~ Pope John Paul II)
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To: Salvation


Thanks for the thread, Salvation.
It's a keeper.


794 posted on 04/08/2005 4:12:51 AM PDT by onyx (Robert Frost "Good fences make good neighbors." Build the fence, Mr. President and Congress.)
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To: Spktyr

Fox reporting that Bush is on his way right now to the airport.


795 posted on 04/08/2005 4:13:42 AM PDT by mystery-ak (Free Snuggles......pay his ransom by donating to Free Republic..)
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To: Spktyr

"Be not afraid."


796 posted on 04/08/2005 4:13:52 AM PDT by Carolinamom (Proud to be 1 of 35 NC monthly donors to FR)
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To: TexKat

Thanks for the great pictures.


797 posted on 04/08/2005 4:14:18 AM PDT by Colorado Buckeye (It's the culture stupid!)
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To: Salvation

MSNBC was better, no talking at all while the service was on going, which I very much appreciated.


798 posted on 04/08/2005 4:14:42 AM PDT by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: Colorado Buckeye

My pleasure.


799 posted on 04/08/2005 4:15:14 AM PDT by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: Mo1; All

It's been a blessing to share this special thread with y'all.
Thanks everybody.

"Be not afraid."


800 posted on 04/08/2005 4:15:59 AM PDT by onyx (Robert Frost "Good fences make good neighbors." Build the fence, Mr. President and Congress.)
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