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Vatican II ABOUT FACE! - Chiesa viva

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«... a revision of the canons and the ecclesiastical<br />

regulations related to all external things in<br />

regard to sacred worship (…) the shape and<br />

construction of the altars (…) the dignity, position<br />

and security of the tabernacle.»<br />

So, why did Paul VI and <strong>Vatican</strong> <strong>II</strong> remain silent on<br />

this? With Article 128 of the Liturgical Constitution, as<br />

well as greater freedom to the discretion of post-conciliar executive<br />

entities, it was added to paragraph 1 that:<br />

«Those rules that are less relevant to the liturgical<br />

reform should be corrected (...) or abolished.»<br />

(nothing else!), which means giving carte<br />

blanche to the executive entities to completely<br />

mangle the old liturgy!<br />

In order to carry out that formula, Cardinal Lercaro was<br />

in a hurry to decide the fate of the tabernacle. He did it quietly<br />

with Articles 90 and 91 of the First Instruction of the<br />

Liturgical Constitution, teaching that<br />

«When building new Churches or restoring or<br />

adapting existing ones, it is important to take<br />

care of having the appropriate layout to officiate<br />

sacred actions, according to their true nature.»<br />

This disqualifies all twenty centuries of history of the<br />

Church because Basilicas, Sanctuaries, Parishes, Chapels, etc.,<br />

were not built in the appropriate manner to allow the celebration<br />

of Sacred Actions according to their true nature!<br />

Article 91, continued:<br />

«It is a good idea for the main altar to be detached<br />

from the walls (...) to be able to walk around it (...)<br />

and celebrate (...) facing the people!»<br />

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