LITURGY NEWSLETTER Vol. 5 No. 1 November 2004 A Quarterly Newsletter prepared by the Liturgy Office of the Catholic ’ Conference of England and Wales General Instruction of the Roman Missal The translation and adaptation of the revised General Instruction for the use of the Church in orty years (since England and Wales was approved by Cardinal Arinze in August. It will be published by CTS, on the publication Fof Sacrosanctum behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales in the Season of Easter 2005. Concilium, the Constitu- The 3rd edition of the Roman Missal, was published in Latin in 2002. The General Instruction tion on the Sacred Liturgy), it is appropriate forms an integral part of the ritual book, and a translation of it would not normally be published to review the ground in advance of the whole book. However in this case the Bishops of England and Wales sought covered. the permission of the Holy See to publish a version of the General Instruction for use in their I have already suggested dioceses, because of the significance of the celebration of the in the life of the Catholic on former occasions a community, and because the revised General Instruction has had force of law from the time of the sort of examination of publication of the Latin edition. conscience concern- ing the reception given ICEL continues to prepare a translation of the whole Missal for the consideration of the Bishops of to the Second Vatican the English-speaking world. Its Episcopal Board met during the summer to consider responses to the Council. Such an draft translation it had issued in February 2004. ICEL has not indicated to the Department when the examination must also concern the liturgical next draft translations will be submitted for the attention of the Bishops of England and Wales. and sacramental life. “Is To be published at the same time as the translation of the revised General Instruction will be the Liturgy lived as the “origin and summit’ of Celebrating the Mass. This is a pastoral guide to the celebration of Mass issued by the Bishops of ecclesial life, in accord- England and Wales themselves. It builds on work done some years ago, but now fully revised and ance with the teaching expanded to take account not only of the publication of the 3rd edition of the Missal, but also of Sacrosanctum Concil- Redemptionis Sacramentum and other recent documents from the Holy See. Celebrating the Mass ium?” Has the rediscov- ery of the value of the will be a useful pastoral resource not only for clergy but for all ministers with particular respon- Word of God brought sibility for the preparation and celebration of the Mass. about by liturgical reform met with a posi- The publication of the English translation of the General Instruction and of Celebrating the Mass will tive confirmation in our greatly facilitate the Church in England and Wales in its consideration of how it celebrates the celebrations? To what Mass, a review of practice that the Holy Father has recently likened to ‘a sort of examination of extent does the Liturgy conscience concerning the reception given to the .’ (Spiritus et Sponsa 6). affect the practice of His words (quoted in the side-bar on this page) make it clear that the purpose of such reflection is the faithful and does it mark the rhythm of the to be a deepening of the renewal called for by the Council, a deeper appreciation of the riches and individual communities? the potential of the Church’s liturgy. Is it seen as a path of holiness, an inner force It is perhaps fortuitous that these documents will be published during the . of apostolic dynamism A further resource, With Hearts and Minds, has been prepared by the Liturgy Office to help parish and of the Church’s mis- sionary outreach? groups reflect on how they understand and participate in the Liturgy. Above all this resource seeks to promote the formation of a deeper liturgical spirituality. With Hearts and Minds is also expected John Paul II Spiritus et Sponsa, 6 to be published in the Easter Season. Further information may be obtained from the Liturgy Office.

Bishops and the Eucharist tian community. Therefore, Christ, the divine Pope John Paul met in September with 130 Master, present in the Word of Scripture as recently-appointed bishops gathered in Rome well as in the sacrament of the Eucharist, must Contents to participate in a meeting organized for them always be at the centre of his ministry.’ News 1–2 by the Congregations for Bishops and for the He spoke of his desire that the Year of the Year of the Eucharist 2 Oriental Churches. Eucharist ‘will be a providential occasion to Celebrating the Rite of Penance 3 The Holy Father reminded them of the ‘two better explore the central importance of the 2005 4 traditions of the universal Church, East and sacrament of the Eucharist in the life and activ- Magazine Subscriptions 4 West,’ that ‘with consecration, a turns ity of every particular Church. The bonds of Book Reviews 4 into teacher, priest and guide of the Chris- fraternal charity are strengthened around the altar and the awareness is enlivened in all Liturgy Newsletter — Page 1 Coming Events believers of belonging to the ebration in which nothing is left such as liturgy, child and adult one People of God, whom the to improvisation or chance.’ faith education, and sacramental Society of St Gregory Annual Crichton Lecture bishops guide.’ preparation. To be given at Pershore, Worces- tershire on Saturday 27th Novem- John Paul emphasized to the Canadian Liturgical About 500 titles are available in ber 2004 by Dr Peter McGrail, priest of Liverpool Archdiocese bishops their duty to take special Resources English and French by going and lecturer at Hope University. The publications arm of the www.ssg.org.uk care of the celebration of the to www.cccbpublications.net. Sacraments and worship in Canadian bishops’ conference Payment can be made on line by Churches Funeral Group ‘The Shadow of Death: Rethinking general. ‘Defend the hope of the has launched an online service credit card, a boon for would-be Burial and Cremation A Day Conference . faithful to have a dignified cel- for its publications about topics UK users of the site. Monday 7 March 2005, 11.30- 5pm. University of Notre Dame, 1 Suffolk Street, London. Details available from Liturgy Office. Resources for the Year of the Eucharist Society of St Gregory Pilgrimage to Rome The Liturgy Office has produced The pilgrimage is taking place he reform of the Liturgy The Pope ended by saying: ‘With during Easter Week 2005, 28th a series of resources to promote mandated by Vatican these words St. Paul reminds March -1st April. It will be led by Fr Peter Jones and Fr Allen Morris. times of liturgical prayer and Council II was imple- the Christians of Corinth that Full details available from SSG T reflection before the Blessed website and from Tangney Tours mented to assist men and women the “Lord’s supper” is not only www.ssg.org.uk Sacrament. These focus on differ- to a deeper participation in a convivial gathering, but also Joint Liturgical Group ent dimensions of the Eucharistic the Liturgy, and especially the – and above all – the memorial of Conference ‘Dwellers all in Time and Space Mystery, connecting them with Liturgy of the Mass. As Pope the redeeming sacrifice of Christ. 13–15 September 2005 at Ushaw different intentions of the Cycle John Paul has recently noted, the Whoever takes part – the Apostle National Network of Pastoral of Prayer for England and Wales. 1 explains – unites himself to the Musicians reform has born great fruit. July 27–30 2006 The Harvest of Faith mystery of the death of the Lord, Themes to include ‘Wisdom from At the same time there is need the East….’ in fact, becomes his “herald.”’ (especially for October for still greater renewal. To assist Society of Liturgical Studies – November) ‘There is, therefore, a very close 22-24 August 2006 this renewal Pope John Paul has Openness to the proclaimed a Year of the Eucha- relation between “celebrating Word of God rist to run from October 2004 to the Eucharist” and proclaiming Migrants & Refugees October 2005. It concludes with Christ. To enter into communion Book reviews (especially for December – Janu- a Synod of Bishops to reflect with him in the Pasch memo- Brief reviews of recent ary) on the topic of ‘The Eucharist: rial means, at the same time, to liturgical publications have Source and Summit of the Life become missionaries of the event previously been carried in The Communion Liturgy Newsletter. Because and Mission of the Church’. that the ritual realizes. In a certain of pressure of space it of the Church sense, it means to render it con- has been decided that all (especially for January – Febru- Those responsible for the temporary at all times, until the further reviews, and details 4 of books received, will be ary) Synod have explained that it has Lord returns.’ put directly on the Liturgy been called to address a certain Office website. This has The Growth of the Church ‘Eucharistic need’, namely to The Eucharist is Mystery of the advantage of allowing (especially for March – April) Christ, but it also reveals the more substantial reviews promote a ‘Eucharistic prac- of a broader selection of tice which calls for a renewed Mystery of the Church and of materials. Sharing in the life of the Lord attitude of love that is expressed the lives of her members. There www.liturgyoffice.org.uk in acts of faith in the One who is much for us to contemplate in /Newsletter (especially for May – June) is present for those containing this Mystery. We are invited to Books recently Alive in Christ to search for him in our world: engage with this Mystery each reviewed: (especially for July – August) “Master, where do you live?”’ 2 time we celebrate the Mass. One Resources for times of remem- Thanksgiving further, and particularly valu- brance: Beyond our Tears Pope John Paul recently able, way of doing this is through Prepared by the Joint Liturgical (especially for September Group and Churches Together in reminded the Church that she times of prayer and reflection Britain and Ireland – October) lives from the Eucharist, that the before the Blessed Sacrament. The Bugnini-Liturgy and the Reform of the Reform. László They are accompanied by simple Sacrament is nourishment for Dobszay guidance notes for the celebra- her life and mission: ‘a renewed .+ Mark Jabalé OSB Bishop of Menevia Celebrating the Christian Year: tion of the Rite of Exposition, impetus in Christian living passes Prayers & Resources for Sundays, 3 Chairman of the Department Holy Days & Festivals Years A, B and the Rite of Exposition and through the Eucharist.’ & C Volume 1: Ordinary Time Benediction and a guide to music Compiled by Alan Griffiths. Preaching on the occasion of and the rite. Healed, Restored, Forgiven: the Solemnity of the Body and 1 Vicesimus Quintus Annus 12, Ecclesia de liturgies, prayers and readings Eucharistia 10, Spiritus et Sponsa 2, 16 for the ministry of healing. John These first (free) resources are all Blood of Christ in 2004 the Gunstone. available to be downloaded from Holy Father quoted words from 2 Lineamenta for Synod of Bishops XI Living the Lectionary – links to the Liturgy Office website (www Ordinary General Assembly, Preface. life and literature. Year C. Paul’s first letter to the Corin- Geoff Wood. .liturgyoffice.org.uk/Resources). thians: 3 60. Preparing Parish Liturgies: A They may be freely reproduced, guide to resources. Rita Thiron. For as often as you eat this bread 4 John Paul II, homily for the Solemnity so long as they are not made and drink the cup, you proclaim of the Body and Blood of Christ, 10th Voices from the Council. available for sale and the copy- June 2004 edited by Michael R. Prender- the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 gast and M.D. Ridge. right details are not altered. Corinthians 11:26).

Page 2 — Liturgy Newsletter Liturgy Newsletter — Page 3 Seek God’s face; your face, Celebrating the Rite of Penance Lord, do I seek! Do not hide your face from me (Psalm 26: 8-9). n his Apostolic Letter Novo It is God’s face that is the Resources object of the man of prayer’s Millennio Ineunte (2001), Pope spiritual quest… John Paul wrote: “I am asking General Parish Resources In the language of the I Psalms, “to seek the face of for renewed pastoral courage Reviewing Parish Ministry the Lord” is often synony- in ensuring that the day-to-day A brief paper with questions focusing on how the Rite mous with entering into the temple to celebrate and teaching of Christian communi- of Penance is understood and celebrated in a parish. experience communion ties persuasively and effectively Celebrating Reconciliation Together with the God of Zion. But presents the practice of the Sac- the expression also includes An introduction to the second form of the Rite of the mystical need of divine rament of Reconciliation.” intimacy through prayer. In Penance and guide for local collaboration to enable its the liturgy, therefore, and in This letter was followed by the worthy celebration. personal prayer, we are given Holy Father’s Apostolic Letter the grace of intuiting that face Resources for Parish Liturgy Groups that we will never be able to Misericordia Dei (2002) in which Preparing Form 2 see directly during our earthly life (see Exodus 33:20). the Holy Father urged the Thinking about Reconciliation Church to undertake a vigorous But Christ has revealed to A broader perspective on reconciliation in the liturgical us, in an accessible way, the revitalization of the Sacrament of divine face and has promised life of the Church. The text includes extensive that in the final encounter of Reconciliation. eternity -- as St. John reminds quotations from the Rite of Penance and other Church us -- “we shall see him as he The Liturgy Office has produced documents, and series of questions to encourage is” (1 John 3:2). And St. Paul a variety of resources to assist the personal engagement with the material. adds: “Then we will see face Church in England and Wales to face” (1 Corinthians 13:12). Celebrating the Mercy of God - the Place of Commenting on this respond to the encouragement Psalm, , the great Chris- offered by Pope John Paul. They Reconciliation tian writer of the third century, extract from Consecrated for Worship - a directory on noted: “If a man seeks the are all available to be downloaded face of the Lord, he will see from the website (www.liturgyo Church Buildings (in preparation) the glory of the Lord in an ffice.org.uk/Resources) without unveiled way and, having Season of Advent become equal to the angles, charge. They may be freely repro- will always see the face of the duced, so long as they are not Father who is in heaven” (PG Form 1 12, 1281). made available for sale and the And St. Augustine, in his copyright details are not altered. Guide for Adults preparing for the Sacrament commentary on the Psalms, Guide for Children preparing for the Sacrament continues the Psalmist’s The present resources are espe- prayer thus: “I have not sought These cards offer a guide to the first Form of the Rite, from you some prize that is cially focused on the season of outside of you, but your face. and include the basic texts and simple commentary. Advent. Additional resources will ‘Your face, Lord, will I seek.’ Scripture cards With perseverance I will insist be made available for Lent. on this search; I will not seek, Cards to assist penitents in using Scripture as part of in fact, something of little Your comments on the resources their preparation for celebration of the Sacrament. worth, but your face, O Lord, are welcomed as are any thoughts to love you freely, given that I do not find anything more as to additional resources which Form 2 precious. ... ‘Do not go away may be of assistance. angry from your servant,’ so Resources for Advent celebration that in seeking you, I come These materials accompany the — Guidance and resources, including a sample service across something else. What can be a greater sorrow than publication of Norms prepared for parish use. this for the one who loves in accordance with the Holy and seeks the truth of your Non – Sacramental Celebrations face?” (“Commentaries on the Father’s request in Misericordia Dei Psalms,” 26,1,8-9) concerning the celebration of Resources for family celebration Pope John Paul II, the 3rd Form of the Rite. These A simple pattern for a non-sacramental family 28 April 2004 Norms have been approved by celebration of reconciliation. the Bishops of England and Wales and have received the recognitio of Season of Lent the Holy See. Material available in January Fr Allen Morris Secretary to Liturgy Office Documentation Rite of Penance — Introduction A4 pages A5 booklet for copying Misericordia Dei on Certain Aspects of the Celebration of the His Holiness John Paul II - Apostolic Letter Norms related to Canon 961, §2

Page 2 — Liturgy Newsletter Liturgy Newsletter — Page 3 shall see nailed to the Cross. The same Redeemer Pass on the World Youth Day 2005 is present in the sacrament of the Eucharist. In the Message... Below is an edited text of the Holy Father’s Message calling the Youth of the World to the next World Youth Day to be held in stable at Bethlehem He allowed himself to be wor- The full text of the shipped under the humble outward appearances Holy Father’s Message, , , August 16-21, 2005 of a newborn baby, by Mary, by Joseph and by the together with discus- My dear young people! sion questions for use shepherds; in the consecrated Host we adore Him by individuals or groups 1. …‘We have come to worship him’ (Mt 2:2): this sacramentally present in his body, blood, soul and can be downloaded is the theme of the next World Youth Day. It is a godhead, and He offers himself to us as the food of from the Liturgy Office theme that enables young people from every conti- website eternal life. The Mass then becomes a truly loving nent to follow in spirit the path taken by the Magi encounter with the One who gave himself wholly www.liturgyoffice.org.uk whose relics… are venerated in this very city, and /Newsletter for us. Do not hesitate, my dear young friends, to to meet, as they did, the Messiah of all nations. respond to Him when He invites you ‘to the wed- It is true to say that the light of Christ had already ding feast of the Lamb’ (cf. Rev 19:9). Listen to opened the minds and the hearts of the Magi. ‘They him, prepare yourselves properly and draw close to went their way’ (Mt 2:9… setting out boldly along the Sacrament of the Altar, particularly in this Year unknown paths on a long, and by no means easy, of the Eucharist... journey. They did not hesitate to leave everything 4. …‘Opening their treasures they offered Him gifts, gold behind in order to follow the star that they had seen and frankincense and myrrh’ (Mt 2:11). The gifts (of Magazine subscriptions in the East (cf. Mt 2:2). Imitating the Magi, you gold, frankincense and myrrh) that the Magi offered In 2003 the Liturgy young people are also making preparations to set out the Messiah symbolized true worship. My dear young Office began to offer on a ‘journey’ from every region of the world to go readers in the United people, you too offer to the Lord the gold of your to Cologne. It is important …not only to concern Kingdom the oppor- lives, namely, your freedom to follow Him out of yourselves with the practical arrangements for World tunity to subscribe love, responding faithfully to His call; let the incense through the Office Youth Day, but first of all you must carefully prepare of your fervent prayer to him, in praise of His to overseas English yourselves spiritually, in an atmosphere of faith and language liturgical glory; offer Him your myrrh, that is your affection listening to the Word of God. publications. 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