Posted on 04/07/2005 4:12:16 PM PDT by NYer
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Deposition, Funeral and Burial Rites of Pope John Paul II |
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| Deposition of the Body of the Roman Pontiff in the Coffin Before the Funeral Mass the body will be deposited in a coffin of Cyprus wood. It will the be closed in the presence of the Cardinal Camerlengo, the heads of each Order of Cardinals (Cardinal Bishops, Cardinal Priest, Cardinal Deacons), the Cardinal Archpriest of the Vatican Basilica, the Cardinal Secretary of State, the Cardinal Vicar of Rome, the Substitute of the Secretariat of State, the Prefect of the Pontifical Household, the Almoner of the Supreme Pontiff, the Vice-Camerlengo, representatives of the Canons of the Vatican Basilica and of the Office of the Secretary of the Supreme Pontiff, all vested in choir habit, and the family of the deceased. [note: in John Paul’s case, since he lacks living family members, this probably refers to the nuns and others who served him in the papal household.] The Cardinal Camerlengo introduces the Rite. Prayer follows. The Master of Papal Liturgical Ceremonies reads the Rogito, a document which officially consigns the Pope to history and accompanies him to the grave. It gives, in Latin, historic information about the pope, such as baptismal and family name, name of pontificate, important dates in life, and significant papal decrees. After further prayer, the Master of Papal Liturgical Ceremonies and the Secretary of the Pope place a white silk veil over his face. Then the Camerlengo blesses the body with Holy Water. The Master of Papal Liturgical Ceremonies then places in the coffin the silk bag with the medals of the Pontificate and a tube containing the Rogito, after having sealed it with the seal of the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff. Ps 41 (Ps 42)* is sung as the coffin is closed. As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God.
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Solemn Funeral Mass for Pope John Paul II Introit (Entrance Chant): Requiem aeternam
Collect (Opening Prayer): Let us pray. … First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 Then Peter proceeded to speak and said, "In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. [35] Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. [36] You know the word (that) he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all, [37] what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, [38] how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. [39] We are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and (in) Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree. [40] This man God raised (on) the third day and granted that he be visible, [41] not to all the people, but to us, the witnesses chosen by God in advance, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. [42] He commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead. [43] To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name." Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22 (Vulgate), which is Psalm 23 in the Hebrew numeration most bibles use V. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Response: In verdant pastures he gives me repose; Second Reading: Philippians 3:20-4:1 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. [21] He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body by the power that enables him also to bring all things into subjection to himself. [4:1] Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved. Gospel Acclamation: John 6:40 Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Gospel: John 21:15-19 [At that time when he had manifested Himself to his disciples and] When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." [16] He then said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." [17] He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." (Jesus) said to him, "Feed my sheep. [18] Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." [19] He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me." Apostles Creed instead of Nicene. The Apostles Creed is probably the baptismal creed of Rome from at least the 2nd century. It is used in baptism for the catechumens to affirm their faith, and in the renewal of baptismal vows. Similar creeds are used in the baptisms of all rites from the earliest days of the Church. The 2002 Roman Missal permits its use as the Creed at Mass during Lent and the Easter Season. Offertory Chant: Tu illuminas lucernam meam. Psalm 17 (18) 2b-3a. I love you, LORD, my strength, LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer Eucharistic Prayer 1 (Roman Canon) Communion Rite Final Commendation and Farewell Roman Church: Cardinal Vicar of Rome, Cardinal Ruini, approaches the remains. The choir sings the Litany of the Saints, after which the Cardinal Vicar concludes the supplications of the Church of Rome with a Prayer. Eastern Church (i.e. in Communion with Rome): A Patriarch representing the Eastern Church, incenses the remains, Eastern clergy offer a Supplication for the Holy Father. The Cardinal Dean, Cardinal Ratzinger, as principal celebrant blesses the remains with Holy Water. Chant: In paradisum
Translation of the Body and the Burial The body is carried to the place of burial in the Vatican Grotto below St. Peter’s to the singing of the Magnificat. Accompanying the body the Camerlengo, the Cardinal Heads of Orders, the Cardinal Archpirest of the Vatican Basilica, The Cardinal Secretary of State, the Cardinal Vicar of Rome, the Substitute of the Secretariat of State, the prefect of the Pontifical Household, the Vice-Camerlengo, a representative of the Canons of the Vatican Basilica, the family of the deceased Supreme Pontiff. The Cardinal Camerlengo presides The moral remains of the Supreme Pontiff are carried through the Vatican basilica into the Vatican Grottoes through the Santa Marta door. [Evidently they will go outdoors to the Piazzale Santa Marta, and enter from a ground level door there. The Piazzale is adjacent to the left rear of the Basilica. The public generally enters through an interior staircase in the right front pillar near the main altar, or, from ground level at the right front side of the Basilica, near the stairs from the Sistine Chapel.] The scola sings while the body is carried to the tomb. Psalm 113A (114): Psalm 117 (118): Psalm 41 (42): |
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The rite begins with Prayer. The Cyprus wood coffin containing the Pope’s remains, is sealed with red ribbons, upon which are impressed the seal of the Apostolic Camera, the prefecture of the Pontifical Household, the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, and the Vatican Chapter (the clergy serving the Basilica). The coffin is placed in the coffin of zinc covered wood, which is immediately sealed, and impressed with the seals of the above offices. Upon the cover is placed the Cross and the Coat of Arms of the deceased Pontiff. The Remains are placed in the tomb to the singing of the Salve Regina. The Notary of the Chapter of the Vatican Basilica draws up the authentic act of entombment and reads it before those present. The End of the Rites |
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I missed it but heard the last 30 minute on ABC radio this am.
"30.7% of the world are estimated to have seen this service for Pope John Paul II."
That is absolutely incredible.
CNN had an interview with one of the people who traveled to Rome to see this. He said something like, "to see these people from all over, from Africa, from India, everywhere around the world--it really makes you realize that we are one world, united as human beings."
I think that is one of this Pope's lasting gifts, uniting people of all faiths and nationalities.
It is hard to imagine a world without John Paul II.
Greg Burke does a great job.
But I could feel the outpouring of human emotion even in my truck driving to work. It was powerful. I am sserous.
I missed the first half hour or so.Glad I got to see most of it. :)
I think that is one of this Pope's lasting gifts,
uniting people of all faiths and nationalities.Amen.
He was corrected by Greg Burke. The Pope died on the eve of the Second Sunday of Easter -- Divine Mercy Sunday.
Yep, yep, yep! :)
I wonder why they didn't embalm him since they are trebling the caskets. Is that the standard procedure of the Church?
I just read down the list of dignitaries that you posted from the Italian publication. Then I went to the link. I cannot find a mention of the United States, or America. Our delegation is not listed! What's with that? Am I missing it somewhere. I still have tears in my eyes so I might have overlooked it. What did you find?
**To the demise of many world leaders!**
To the Dismay of many world leaders!
Never mind...lol...I found it. Forgot it was in Italian - Stati Uniti. Duh. Well, not all the wheels are working after being up since 2:30 a.m.
Definitely a keeper. I will link it in tomorrow's Mass Readings.
I was too tired to get up. The past two days have been rough. I was listening to a CD when I first started to work and suddenly felt the need to go to talk radio. The presiding Cardinal was circling the casket with holy water then incense. I felt like I was there. I'm a Baptist but I had a lot of respect for John Paul II.
I can't even spell Serious.
He was a good pope. He was like the good angel on your shoulder; always there and occasionally saying, think, you're not doing the right thing. Not everyone always listened but he made us think. That's counts for a lot.
Uh, I think you are thinking of the Basilica, not the open space itself.
Where are you getting that estimate? Last week when there were pilgrims in St. Peter's Square awaiting news of the Pope's death, the estimates were that approximately 70,000 people were in the square. From the aerial views today, I could tell there were more people in the square than there were last week.
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