general instruction of the roman missal liturgy documentary series i
general instruction of the roman missal liturgy documentary series i
general instruction of the roman missal liturgy documentary series i
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL<br />
dis<strong>missal</strong> formula is omitted. The priest<br />
venerates <strong>the</strong> altar in <strong>the</strong> usual way with<br />
a kiss and, after making a pr<strong>of</strong>ound bow<br />
with <strong>the</strong> minister, departs.<br />
IV.<br />
SOME GENERAL NORMS FOR<br />
ALL FORMS OF MASS<br />
Veneration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Altar and <strong>the</strong> Book <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Gospels<br />
273. According to traditional practice, <strong>the</strong><br />
altar and <strong>the</strong> Book <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gospels are<br />
venerated by means <strong>of</strong> a kiss. Where,<br />
however, a sign <strong>of</strong> this kind is not in<br />
harmony with <strong>the</strong> traditions or <strong>the</strong><br />
culture <strong>of</strong> some region, it is for <strong>the</strong><br />
Conference <strong>of</strong> Bishops to establish<br />
some o<strong>the</strong>r sign in its place, with <strong>the</strong><br />
consent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Apostolic See.<br />
Genuflections and Bows<br />
274. A genuflection, made by bending <strong>the</strong><br />
right knee to <strong>the</strong> ground, signifies<br />
adoration, and <strong>the</strong>refore it is reserved<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Most Blessed Sacrament, as well<br />
as for <strong>the</strong> Holy Cross from <strong>the</strong> solemn<br />
adoration during <strong>the</strong> liturgical<br />
celebration on Good Friday until <strong>the</strong><br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Easter Vigil.<br />
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