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Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow
The Archbishop of Glasgow, Scotland has told Catholics in his archdiocese not to kneel to receive communion.
“The Faithful should follow the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, namely coming to communion in procession and standing to receive Holy Communion,” wrote Archbishop Mario Conti in a letter to all his priests, dated August 25.
“Standing in our Western culture is a mark of respect: kneeling at the altar rails (where they continue to exist) is not the practice envisaged by the instructions in the Missal,” he stated.
The archbishop’s letter was issued ahead of the introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal, which comes into effect throughout the English-speaking world this coming November.
Ironically, his instruction comes only a year after Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass in Glasgow. At that papal Mass, all those receiving communion from the Pope did so kneeling on a pres-dieu.
“This is really awful,” one Glasgow priest, who wished to remain anonymous, wrote to CNA.
“The bishop is indeed the moderator of the liturgical life of the diocese. However, what concerns a number of the priests in Glasgow is that our Archbishop knowingly exceeds his legitimate authority when he attempts to remove liberties foreseen by the Roman Missal itself.”
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal states that “the faithful communicate either kneeling or standing, as determined by the Conference of Bishops.” The Instruction adds, “(w)hen they communicate standing, however, it is recommended that they make an appropriate sign of reverence, as determined in the same norms, before receiving the Sacrament.” [more]
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The Church will never revive itself until the last vat2 priest and bishop dies or retires.
Vatican II was the greatest gift of the Holy Sprit to our Church, the Council was inspired by the Holy Spirit. No Cathoic in good standing should condemn the Council or it’s fruits.
From the Council we have received many gifts, not the least are a renewal of the permanent diaconate, grater use of the vernacular in our liturgical and sacramental rites, a better and deeper understanding of the role and dignity of the laity and of the Church itself.
The Scottish bishops clearly have an agenda. It is sad that they are not open and honest about what they really want ( and believe). His Grace Conti tells false hood when he says its tradition, custom or “norm for catholics to stand to show reverence, i wonder why?
Cardinal Obrien forces the faithful to enter Edinburgh cathedral through the only entrance , the porch, shared with a bistro bar, so the faithful can endure the laughter and chatter of the customers, the noise of the cutlery and crockery, the smells of food and coffee all the way through Mass. I wonder why?
In these sad times catholics need to remember the true faith of St Thomas More who didn’t blindly obey the bishops of his time but followed his informed conscience, just as we must today. Bishops say lots of things, but if they are not in line with the magesterium and the Holy Father, they have no authority. This is our faith.
Kneeling and on the tongue is the recommend method, but allows local customs and considerations to be taken into account. What is this bishop trying to achieve by this change? Seems to me he’s taking his personal preference and overruling the traditions of his diocese. Sad. For all you “anti kneeling / tongue” croud, I always see a comical show at communion time from people who are so irreverant towards our Lord and Savior. At least by kneeling and receiving it on the tongue forces a sign of reverence.
ditto, thank you Archbishop.
Thank you Archbishop for showing that you are ready to serve and do not care abou the church political scene.