tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post812020146103634740..comments2024-03-28T20:30:10.681-04:00Comments on southern orders: TO ELEVATE OR TO SHOW? THAT IS THE QUESTIONFr. Allan J. McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-86833415106744992792018-05-25T19:06:52.339-04:002018-05-25T19:06:52.339-04:00The practice of elevating the Host was introduced ...The practice of elevating the Host was introduced in the late 12th century, most probably to refute those theologians who maintained that transubstantiation of the bread occurred only after the consecration of the chalice.<br /><br />However, by the time of the Reformation it had come to symbolize belief in the Real Presence. Queen Elizabeth I was crowned according to the Catholic rites restored in Mary's reign, but made her Protestant credentials clear by withdrawing before the elevations. (Note that in the Sarum Use there are no genuflections.)<br /><br />When Protestantism was re-established, elevation was prohibited (Article 28 of the 39 Articles of Religion).<br /><br />In the Novus Ordo the priest is only enjoined to elevate the elements at the Per ipsum. So the 'minor elevation' of the Roman Rite has become the 'major elevation' in the NO when it is celebrated versus populum. This is, of course, a significant and deliberate shift of emphasis. When the NO is celebrated ad apsidem this is much less noticeable, for obvious reasons.<br /><br />The custom of ringing the tower bell at the consecrations was so that those working in the fields could pause and kneel.John Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027156691859606002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-83865085811754946492018-05-25T17:11:09.667-04:002018-05-25T17:11:09.667-04:00So, according to the liturgical "masterminds&...So, according to the liturgical "masterminds" of the day, the priest must face the people but, only "show" the consecrated species but, not to much. I suppose extended elevations might take way from Rev. Fr. Entertainer putting the focus on our Lord. We must not have that. Such silliness. Reason 8,756,241 why ad orientem should be reinstated as the norm. ByzRushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543580976814745615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-46456969911044458922018-05-25T10:55:11.833-04:002018-05-25T10:55:11.833-04:00Gene,
LOL. THis comment reminds me of the left-wi...Gene,<br /><br />LOL. THis comment reminds me of the left-wing loon English translations eminating from the comme le prevoit approach to translating the Latin. Instead of "Behold the Lamb of God" we got "This is the Lamb of God." Kind of like saying this is the dog, this is the cat. SheeshTJMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-63627310713772663022018-05-25T09:04:24.772-04:002018-05-25T09:04:24.772-04:00"My God and my Saviour" vs "Hey, ya..."My God and my Saviour" vs "Hey, ya'll, look at this!"Genenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-62300821126452454442018-05-24T18:39:57.736-04:002018-05-24T18:39:57.736-04:00In the case od versus populem elevation it seems t...In the case od versus populem elevation it seems the priest would want people in the back of the congregation to see the Real Presence, too. Unless it is assumed they can see the priest and that is enough. rcghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131930849106490711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-89961598625539676432018-05-24T16:52:27.610-04:002018-05-24T16:52:27.610-04:00The Elevations are quite extraordinary. A great ex...The Elevations are quite extraordinary. A great example of how those pesky "accretions" enhance our worship by more fully making real the doctrine.<br /><br />I can't address your questions, but at the traditional parishes around here, there is the practice of ringing the tower bells at the high mass during the elevations, along with ringing the bells at the altar. This is such a great practice: Our 2 year old really loves the ringing bells, and they immediately draw her attention to the altar, even if for a brief instant!Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510317669833026685noreply@blogger.com