The document,[1] dated 7 July 2007 and in force since 14 September 2007, was released along with a letter in which Pope Benedict explained his reasons for issuing it.[2]. In this sense, "Summorum Pontificum" is a gift to all priests, because it encourages them, through the sacred liturgy, to draw all people into a deeper communion of holiness with the Lord. 33. It's clear that no parish priest will be obliged to celebrate the mass of Saint Pius V. Only that if a group of the faithful, having a priest disposed to say it, asks to celebrate this mass, the parish priest or the rector of the church can't oppose it."[10]. "[22] Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, archbishop of Westminster, said: "On behalf of the bishops of England and Wales, I welcome the Holy Father's call for unity within the Church and especially toward those who are very attached to celebrating the Mass according to the Missal of 1962. am 25. sv:Summorum pontificum, Reactions of traditionalist Catholic groups, Responses from traditionalist Catholic organizations, This is specified in the letter as "never juridically abrogated", Reports about these remarks, made within a much longer interview to the religious news website, Prise de Jérusalem par Hérode le Grand.jpg, Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls, Articles containing explicitly cited English language text, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the communities adhering to the former usage, Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. A reform for which many people worked, with great sacrifice and only inspired by the desire to renew the Church, has now been cancelled. bg:Summorum Pontificum Adventssonntag die Winter-Quatember, die den bevorstehenden Anbruch der astronomischen Winterzeit ankündigen. This letter gave further explanations regarding the appropriateness and the need for the Motu Proprio; it was a matter of overcoming a lacuna by providing new norms for the use of the Roman Liturgy of 1962. III. 28. To avoid the situation whereby the desire to recover the old form of liturgy "occurred above all because in many places celebrations were not faithful to the prescriptions of the new Missal, but the latter actually was understood as authorising or even requiring creativity, which frequently led to deformations of the liturgy which were hard to bear ... caus(ing) deep pain to individuals totally rooted in the faith of the Church", he recommended faithful observance of the Missal of Paul VI: "The most sure guarantee that the Missal of Paul VI can unite parish communities and be loved by them consists in its being celebrated with great reverence in harmony with the liturgical directives. 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On the latter fear, the Pope commented that "the use of the old Missal presupposes a certain degree of liturgical formation and some knowledge of the Latin language; neither of these is found very often", and that accordingly "it is clearly seen that the new Missal will certainly remain the ordinary Form of the Roman Rite. eliminating the core of the Rite – the Roman Canon). Canonistic Notes on Summorum Pontificum From the New Liturgical Movement, "The article (Liturgisches Jahrbuch 1/2008, p. 3 ff.) I repeat: I invite all to obey the Pope."[26]. Juli 2007 veröffentlicht wurde und am 14. Follow us on FB. [35], Thompson believed that Pope Benedict had a low opinion of the English bishops,[34] and on 5 November 2007 suggested[36] that three of them were in the mind of the Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Malcolm Ranjith, when he remarked that the document Summorum Pontificum, which had come into force on 14 September, had met with "criticisms and opposition, even from theologians, liturgists, priests, Bishops, and even Cardinals", and that "there have been, by some dioceses, even interpretative documents which inexplicably aim to limit the Pope's motu proprio. [31] The Latin Mass Society of England and Wales said: "Thirty-seven years ago, the Latin Mass Society was denounced by The Universe newspaper for its attachment to the Traditional Latin Rite under the banner headline, 'Latin Madness'. "[25] However, he declared, "I will obey the Holy Father, because I am a bishop and because I care for the Holy Father". Messe in der außerordentlichen Form des Römischen Ritus * Sonntags, 18 Uhr. Interior in 1864 Pope Benedict XVI released the document after "much reflection, numerous consultations, and prayer." Summorum Pontificum was made effective on September 14, 2007. Occasionally ignored or resisted (cf the recent business with the Knights of Malta) but continuing to bear fruit. Summary on the Summorum Pontificum motu proprio 1: 1962 Missal is the "extraordinaria expressio" of the Roman Rite. [10] Stable groups of the kind mentioned in article 5 whose parish priest does not grant them their request should inform the diocesan bishop, who is asked to satisfy their desire. In July 2007, Pope Benedict XVI issued Summorum Pontificum, designating two "uses" or "forms" of the Roman Rite, declaring the Missal of Paul VI to be the "ordinary form" and the 1962 Missal of John XXIII to be its "extraordinary form." Max. A few documents are initiated and promulgated by the pope himself for reasons he considers sufficient. Yes it`s still here and not tampered with. János pápa által 1962-ben kiadott Misekönyv” szerinti liturgiavégzést (az ún. In the history of the liturgy there is growth and progress, but no rupture." On the part of the bishops, two fears were expressed, which Pope Benedict mentioned in the letter to bishops with which he accompanied his motu proprio and declared them unfounded. la:Summorum Pontificum This limitation is expressed in the Latin text, which is what has juridical value. Pope Benedict XVI released the document after "much reflection, numerous consultations, and prayer." 27. Friday 26 October In 2018, the international pilgrimage of the people of Summorum Pontificum to Rome will return to its customary date and will take place from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 October, the weekend of the Feast of Christ the King. Article 8 specified the aims of Summorum Pontificum as: 14. Thus, while opening the door to the Tridentine Mass, the Pope expects the SSPX to acknowledge the legitimacy of its revision. Seine Anfangsworte greifen die Formel „Summorum Pontificum cura“ auf, mit der seit Papst Pius XII.der päpstliche Herausgeber auf dem Titelblatt römischer liturgischer Bücher das Wirken seiner Vorgänger zusammenfasste. U.S. bishops say pope affirming importance of Mass in both its forms. This applies also to Seminaries, where future priests should be given proper formation, including study of Latin and, where pastoral needs suggest it, the opportunity to learn the forma extraordinaria of the Roman Rite. Some traditionalist Catholics criticized Summorum Pontificum for not going far enough, for insisting on the 1962 Missal, which incorporates Pope John XXIII's alteration of the Canon of the Mass and which, according to them, is not the true "traditional Mass" of Pope Pius V.[32], Writer Damian Thompson, Editor-in-chief of the Catholic Herald and Telegraph journalist and blogger,[33] wrote on 16 November 2007 that, as a result of the publication of Pope Benedict's document of 7 July 2007, "Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor was most displeased. There were some text changes made between the time of the original release and the text in the Acta. ", Cardinal Castrillón Hoyos, President of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, the body charged with overseeing the implementation of the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, commented on the worry that some have expressed, even after publication of the motu proprio, "that a small minority of believers may impose the Mass of Saint Pius V on the parish". Furthermore, by virtue of its character of special law, within its own area, the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum derogates from those provisions of law, connected with the sacred Rites, promulgated from 1962 onwards and incompatible with the rubrics of the liturgical books in effect in 1962. The document was well received by supporters of the Tridentine Mass, but was also criticised by some Catholics and Jewish leaders. Apart from the question of reconciliation with traditionalist groups, the Pope also mentioned that, immediately after the promulgation of the new form of the Mass, it was presumed that "requests for the use of the 1962 Missal would be limited to the older generation which had grown up with it", but recognizes that "in the meantime it has clearly been demonstrated that young persons too have discovered this liturgical form, felt its attraction and found in it a form of encounter with the Mystery of the Most Holy Eucharist, particularly suited to them." The conditions for the use of the 1962 Missal previously in force are replaced by the following: In an interview on Vatican Radio, the then Cardinal President of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei Darío Castrillón Hoyos commented that "priests can decide, without permission from the Holy See or the bishop, to celebrate the Mass in the ancient rite. Article 2 of the motu proprio applies, without distinction, to priests of the Latin Rite, all of whom are therefore authorized to use, in Masses celebrated without the people, either the older (1962) or the newer (1970) form of the Roman Rite, even if they are also authorized to use another Latin liturgical rite, such as the Ambrosian Rite. John XXIII in 1962 was never abrogated"[3] and that "in Masses celebrated without the people, each Catholic priest of the Latin rite, whether secular or regular, may use the Roman Missal published by Bl. Occasionally ignored or resisted (cf the recent business with the Knights of Malta) but continuing to bear fruit. The normative part of the document (nn.12-35) contains 23 brief points on various arguments. Summary of Summorum Pontificum Low Mass celebrated at the Chapel of the Dawn Gate in Wilno (Vilnius). [7], Apart from celebration of Mass, Pope Benedict authorised parish priests to grant, "after careful consideration" and "if advantageous for the good of souls", permission to use the older ritual in the administration of Baptism, Marriage, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick. Frage: „Wozu sind wir auf Erden?“. It says, in Spanish, that the new Pope was a "sworn enemy" of the traditional Mass and that he took action against priests who expressed interest in Summorum Pontificum. [45] The American Jewish Committee (AJC) stated in a press release: In response to such continued complaints, Pope Benedict XVI in 2008 replaced the prayer in the 1962 Missal with a newly composed prayer that makes no mention of blindness or darkness. John Berg. It's clear that no parish priest will be obliged to celebrate the Mass of Saint Pius V. Only that if a group of the faithful, having a priest disposed to say it, asks to celebrate this Mass, the parish priest or the rector of the church can't oppose it."[21]. In his cover letter to the bishops, Pope Benedict declared unfounded two fears that had been expressed with regard to the change that he was making: that the change would detract from the authority of the Second Vatican Council; and that it would lead to disarray or even divisions within parish communities. PRO PEREGRINATIONE SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM. The motu proprio was issued on the first anniversary of the election of the Fraternity's current superior general, Fr. My dear Brother Bishops, With great trust and hope, I am consigning to you as Pastors the text of a new Apostolic Letter “Motu Proprio data” on the use of the Roman liturgy prior to the reform of 1970. In article 1 of the document, he spoke of "the typical edition of the Roman Missal, which was promulgated by Blessed John XXIII in 1962", as "never abrogated". In the form of “Motu Proprio”. In the document, he stated that the "the typical edition of the Roman Missal promulgated by Bl. ", In the document, he stated that the "the typical edition of the Roman Missal promulgated by Bl. Pontificale romanum summorum pontificum jussu editum / Published: (1862) Le pontifical romain au Moyen-Age. "[8], After saying in his letter to bishops, with which he accompanied the motu proprio, that "in the movement led by Archbishop Lefebvre, fidelity to the old Missal became an external mark of identity", Pope Benedict added: "The reasons for the break which arose over this, however, were at a deeper level.". Today, the loyalty, determination and sufferings of the Traditional faithful have been vindicated by Pope Benedict XVI's wise and pastoral motu proprio. Specific Norms. The Pope stressed: "There is no contradiction between the two editions of the Roman Missal. Introduction It does not apply to priests of the Eastern Catholic Churches. [21], Writer Damian Thompson, Editor-in-chief of the Catholic Herald, Telegraph journalist and blogger,[22] wrote on 16 November 2007 that, as a result of the publication of Pope Benedict's document of 7 July 2007, "Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor was most displeased. Pijo V., a ponovno izdao sv. 1 Pope Benedict XVI, Cover letter to the Apostolic Letter Summorum Pontificum. an English translation in a parallel column. What is a motu proprio? Most documents signed by a pope originate as a function of the ordinary business of the Roman Curia in its role at the service of the pope. By Annamarie Adkins. Traditionalist groups, such as the Society of St. Pius X, whose founder Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre was excommunicated in 1988 following the Ecône Consecrations,[14] set permission to use the Tridentine Mass as a preliminary condition for engaging in any doctrinal dialogue with the Holy See. If truly serious difficulties come to light, ways to remedy them can be sought. The document could have an impact upon the celebration of the sacred liturgy for many years to come. Pope Benedict XVI released the document after "much reflection, numerous consultations, and prayer.". Summorum Pontificum - Summary and Comparison with Pre-Condition #1 Summorum Pontificum is organized into seven paragraphs and twelve articles. In the history of the liturgy there is growth and progress, but no rupture. The English translation (from the original Latin) follows. „tridenti misét”), amelyet a II. When there is no church or oratory designated exclusively for such celebrations, the parish priest or Ordinary, in agreement with the qualified priest, should find some arrangement favourable to the good of souls, not excluding the possibility of a repetition of the celebration of the Sacred Triduum in the same church. However, now is the time for the 'interior reconciliation in the heart of the Church' for which Pope Benedict calls. He stated: "Those who say that obviously haven't read the motu proprio. Interior in 1864 Pope Benedict XVI released the document after "much reflection, numerous consultations, and prayer." Summorum Pontificum (English: Of the Supreme Pontiffs) is an Apostolic Letter of Pope Benedict XVI, issued "motu proprio" (i.e. It is not therefore necessary to ask any other permission."[9]. The Responsibilities of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei John XXIII must be qualified to do so". "Supreme Pontiff" is a title of the popes, and the opening sentence states that it has always been a concern "of the Supreme Pontiffs" that the Church should offer fitting worship to God. ", Benedict cited "interior reconciliation in the heart of the Church" as a "positive reason" for the motu proprio. It also provided that pastors (parish priests) and rectors of churches should willingly accept requests from stable groups who adhere to the earlier tradition, for permission for a qualified priest to celebrate Mass for them using the 1962 Missal, and should "ensure that the welfare of these faithful harmonises with the ordinary pastoral care of the parish, under the guidance of the bishop". But some traditionalists opposed the use of the new form of the liturgy and demanded what they called a universal indult whereby all priests would be allowed to use the former rite even publicly without seeking any specific authorisation. SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM ON THE USE OF THE ROMAN LITURGY PRIOR TO THE REFORM OF 1970 My dear Brother Bishops, SUMMOROM PONTIFICUM – With great trust and hope, I am consigning to you as Pastors the text of a new Apostolic Letter “Motu Proprio data” on … ]", The Priestly Society of Saint Pius X, which was consulted by Pope Benedict during the process, said in a statement that it "extends its deep gratitude to (Pope Benedict) for this great spiritual benefit" and "rejoices to see the Church thus regain her liturgical Tradition, and give the possibility of a free access to the treasure of the Traditional Mass ... (for those) who had so far been deprived of it". In doing this Pope Benedict is building on the foundation laid by his predecessor Pope John Paul II in his 1988 motu proprio Ecclesia Dei Adflicta. Archbishop José Horacio Gomez of San Antonio said in a press statement that he believed the letter "will open up great possibilities for reconciliation and unity with those who have shown great devotion to the Roman liturgy prior to the reform of 1970." "With great trust and hope, I am consigning to you as pastors the text of a new Apostolic Letter 'Motu Proprio data' on the use of the Roman liturgy prior to the reform of 1970. While leaving the assessment of the number of people required for its establishment to the wise judgement of pastors, it states that the group does not necessarily have to be composed of persons belonging to a single parish, but may result from people who come together from different parishes or even from other dioceses. It has undergone various developments in its practice, especially in the early centuries. Latin mass a looming headache for Catholic parishes. In fact, it removes the bishops' power to block the ancient liturgy; the cardinal is misrepresenting its contents. A few documents are initiated and promulgated by the pope himself for reasons he considers sufficient. Regarding the use of the Latin language, a basic knowledge is necessary, allowing the priest to pronounce the words correctly and understand their meaning. [15], Benedict, who himself led discussions with the SSPX during his tenure as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gave as a reason for making the effort represented by his motu proprio the regretted fact that, "over the centuries ... at critical moments when divisions were coming about, not enough was done by the Church's leaders to maintain or regain reconciliation and unity" and "omissions on the part of the Church have had their share of blame for the fact that these divisions were able to harden." 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