Vatican II ABOUT FACE! - Chiesa viva
Vatican II ABOUT FACE! - Chiesa viva
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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