There is always something new and exciting going on at the seminary, or something interesting to learn about. For example: RE: Divine Liturgy on St. Josaphat’s Day In his apostolic letter Orientale Lumen, the late Pope John Paul II said, “Since, in fact, we believe that the venerable and ancient tradition of the Eastern Churches is an integral part of the heritage of Christ’s Church, the first need for Catholics is to be familiar with that tradition.” To foster our familiarity with this tradition, the Seminary Celebration for St. Josaphat’s Day will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 4:15 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Chapel. This will be a Byzantine Catholic Liturgy. You are cordially invited to attend. For those unfamiliar with this Liturgy and its customs, please see the following guidelines. 1) A booklet will be provided so that you can follow the Liturgy, which is in English. The booklet will tell you when to stand or sit. Please remain standing during the Eucharistic Prayer, as this is the Eastern tradition. There are also certain “propers” in the Liturgy, which will be printed on an insert sheet. Wherever music is printed in the booklet or on the insert, you are encouraged to sing along, as you are able. 2) Introductory Prayers and the Preparation of the Gifts precede the Liturgy. These prayers, which are printed in the Liturgy Booklet, will begin at 4:00 p.m., and you are welcome to arrive early to see this part of the Liturgy. Please note that the Divine Liturgy itself will begin on page 13 of the Booklet. 3) Parts of the Liturgy in the booklet are printed in a box. These texts are said silently by the priest, while other words are being sung. They are printed so that you can be aware of them; however, because you will not hear them, don’t let the boxed texts confuse you! 4) Holy Communion is administered under both species on a spoon. When receiving the Blessed Sacrament, please –-- genuflect slightly as you receive, if you are taller than the priest. (If you are shorter than the priest, this is not necessary.) Your mouth should be below the level of the spoon, so that the Eucharist can be dropped into it. Do not extend your tongue, but retract it, and tilt your head slightly back. Do not say, “Amen.” Do not close your lips over the spoon. Simply let the Sacrament be placed into your mouth, and do not close it until the spoon has been withdrawn. May this experience of a venerable and ancient Liturgy bring blessing.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:14:29 +0000
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