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THE ROMAN RITUAL - COMPLETE.txt THE ROMAN RITUAL COMPLETE EDITION PHILIP T. WELLER, S.T.D. Priest of the Diocese of La Crosse Assistant Professor of Theology at Loyola University in Chicago Copyright 1964 Philip T. Weller THE BRUCE PUBLISHING COMPANY Nihil obstat: REV. HUGO C. KOEHLER Censor deputatus Imprimatur: JOHN P. TREACY, S.T.D. Bishop of La Crosse September 1, 1964 The text of the Confraternity Edition of the Holy Bible contained in this book is reproduced by license of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D. C., the owner of the copyright of said Holy Bible. Used with its permission. All rights reserved. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 64-8392 Copyright 1964 PHILIP T. WELLER MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHOR'S FOREWORD This complete edition of the Roman Ritual is in accord with the latest "Editio Typica," dated January 25, 1952. However, since that time a number of significant additions have been made and revisions put into effect by the Congregation of Sacred Rites; they have been published in "Acta Apostolicae Sedis" as well as in "Ephemerides Liturgicae." All of these changes have been taken into account in the present version. Moreover, immediately before going to press we were able to incorporate the changes introduced by the Liturgy Commission's "Instruction" of September 26, 1964, made public on October 16, 1964, thus bringing the work fully up to date. The English version of the psalms and other passages from the Old Testament are from the Confraternity version, with some adaptations where necessary for artistic or musical reasons. New Testament passages are from the Kleist-Lilly version. For the translations in verse of the hymns I am indebted to the work of Dom Matthew Britt, O.S.B., "The Hymns of the Breviary and Missal," with the author's kind permission. A musical supplement to this volume is available at The Bruce Publishing Company. Music of a worthy nature and suitable idiom for English texts is provided therein wherever the "Editio Typica" calls for parts to be sung, or wherever else it is felt that singing would greatly enhance the sacred rites. Page 1 THE ROMAN RITUAL - COMPLETE.txt Because the "Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy" (35.3) directs priests to give liturgical instruction to the people during the very rites themselves, I have supplied introductions to the principal parts and some commentary within the rites. These are meant merely as suggestions on which the celebrant may base whatever commentary he sees fit to give. Provision is also made for the people's vocal participation so far as possible, again in accord with the "Constitution." "Traduttore traditore," "the translator is a traitor," says an Italian proverb. So he is to many of his readers, and he need look for little leniency, except perhaps from those who themselves have set their hand to translating. CONTENTS Apostolic Constitution of Pope Paul V on the Roman Ritual The Holy Sacraments, introduction and general rules Baptism, introduction and general rules Rite for baptism of children Baptism of adults, introduction and general rules Norms for new rite for baptism of adults Rite for baptism of adults Rite for supplying of ceremonies omitted in baptism Rite for baptism administered by a bishop Blessing of baptismal water Confirmation, introduction and general rules Rite for confirmation apart from danger of death Rite for confirmation in danger of death Holy Eucharist, introduction and general rules Rite for holy communion outside of Mass Communion during Eastertime Communion for the sick, general rules Rite for communion for the sick Rules for celebrating Mass more than once the same day Mass celebrated by a blind priest Forty Hours' Adoration Penance, introduction and general rules Common form for absolution Rite for absolving from excommunication General absolution and papal blessing for religious Papal blessing for secular tertiaries Rite for absolving from suspension or interdict apart from sacramental confession Anointing of the Sick, introduction and general rules Rite for anointing of the sick Visit and care of the sick Spiritual assistance to the dying Apostolic blessing at the hour of death Rite for commending a departing soul Prayers at the moment of death Matrimony, introduction and general rules Rite for celebrating marriage within Mass Page 2 THE ROMAN RITUAL - COMPLETE.txt Rite for celebrating marriage apart from Mass Mixed marriage Celebration of a silver or golden wedding Solemn engagement or betrothal Holy Orders: priesthood, introduction Rite for ordination of priests The Seven Penitential Psalms and Litany of the Saints Liturgy for the Faithful Departed, introduction and general rules Rite for burial of adults Exequies when the body is not present Rite for burial of children Vespers for the dead and prayers at a wake Blessings and other sacramentals, introduction and general rules Blessings for special days and feasts Blessings of persons Blessings of animals Blessings of places not designated for sacred purposes Blessings of places designated for sacred purposes Blessings of things designated for sacred purposes Blessings of things designated for ordinary use Processions, general rules Rites for processions Exorcism, introduction and general rules Rite for exorcism Litanies Blessings formerly reserved to religious orders Appendix: reception of converts; profession of faith; itinerarium; prayers at meals; oath against modernism Index Index of psalms, canticles, hymns DECREE In preparing a new edition of the Roman Ritual, the Congregation of Sacred Rites decided to introduce a number of additions and revisions, in order to bring it in line with recent legislation, as well as to produce a more orderly arrangement of the whole subject matter. Then, when the work had been studied and finally completed it was submitted to the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Pius XII, for approval. On the recommendation of the undersigned Cardinal Pro-Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Rites, His Holiness in turn confirmed and approved this edition of the Roman Ritual, and decreed that it be the model to which all future editions of the Roman Ritual are to conform, anything to the contrary notwithstanding. + CLEMENT CARDINAL MICARA Bishop of Velletri Page 3 THE ROMAN RITUAL - COMPLETE.txt Pro-Prefect of the Cong. of Sacred Rites + ALPHONSE CARINCI Archbishop of Seleucia Secretary THE APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION OF POPE PAUL V on the Roman Ritual POPE PAUL V as a Perpetual Memorial Called by divine munificence, and not through any personal merit, to occupy the See of the Apostles, we deem it our duty to watch with full earnestness over all that concerns the decorum of God's house. And such constant vigilance on our part prompts us to take suitable measures so that, as the Apostle admonishes, everything in divine worship may function decently and orderly. Particularly is this true in regard to the administration of the sacraments of the Church of God; here especially our office obliges us to provide that a religious observance be given those rites and ceremonies established by apostolic tradition and the decrees of the fathers. Pope Pius V, our saintly predecessor, fully conscious of his obligation which is now ours, labored with pastoral indefatigability to publish first the Roman Breviary, then the Roman Missal--both having been worked out with much labor and zealous care--so that there might be, God willing, a uniform manner of chanting and praying the Church's liturgy. He did this not only to restore careful observance of the sacred rites in celebrating the Holy Sacrifice and chanting the Divine Office, but also for the purpose of promoting the bond of Catholic unity in faith and in government, under the visible authority of the Roman Pontiff, the successor of St. Peter. With similar wisdom our predecessor of blessed memory, Clement VIII, followed in the footsteps of Pius V. He not only gave to the bishops and lesser prelates of the Church the carefully revised Pontifical; but he also made a systematic compilation of many other ceremonies wont to be used in cathedrals and lesser churches, embodied in the Ceremonial which he promulgated. With all this accomplished there remained to be published, by authority of the Holy See, a volume of the Ritual which would contain the genuine and sacred rites of the Catholic Church, those which must be observed by shepherds of souls in the administration of the sacraments and in other ecclesiastical functions. Amidst the numerous existing rituals it would rank as the official and authorized one, by whose standard the officiants could fulfill their priestly office unhesitatingly, and with uniformity and precision. This matter had been urged a long time ago. But since the work of the General Councils (whose acts by God's help have been published both in the Greek and Latin tongues) is at present hindered, we considered it our obligation to prosecute the business in right good earnest. In order that the task proceed correctly and orderly as it should, we assigned it to certain of our venerable brethren among the cardinals, outstanding for their piety, learning, and sagacity. Aided by the counsel of scholars and through comparison with ancient as well as other available rituals--in particular that erudite work of Julius Antonius of blessed memory, Cardinal with title of St. Severina, a man of singular piety, zeal, and learning--the commission of cardinals has succeeded in compiling a ritual of desired brevity, after mature deliberation and with the help of God. Now as we see lying before us this well-arranged assortment of received and approved rites of the Catholic Church. we deem it fitting that it be published for the universal utility of God's Church, under the title of "The Roman Page 4 THE ROMAN RITUAL - COMPLETE.txt Ritual." Therefore.

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