Posted on 04/10/2005 4:23:56 PM PDT by NYer
Vatican officials did their best, hitting the highlights in only 842 Latin words.
Called a "rogito," the scroll was the Vatican's version of a notarized certificate of burial. It was placed in a tube and deposited in the pope's casket shortly before it was brought to St. Peter's Square for the funeral liturgy.
The document described the early years of Karol Wojtyla, his days as a laborer under Nazi occupation of Poland, his ordination and rise through the hierarchy, his election as pope in 1978 and his major accomplishments and documents.
The scroll began by stating, in a tone that was historical and intimate, the circumstances of the pope's death:
"In the light of Christ risen from the dead, on April 2 in the year of the Lord 2005, at 9:37 p.m., when Saturday was drawing to an end, and we had already entered into the day of the Lord, the eighth day of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday, the beloved pastor of the church, John Paul II, passed from this world to the Father. The whole church, especially young people, accompanied his passing in prayer."
The document ended by saying simply:
"John Paul II has left to everyone an admirable witness of piety, of holy living and of universal paternity."
Among his accomplishments as pope, the rogito listed:
-- The "fall of some regimes, to which he himself contributed."
-- The pope's many foreign trips, which "he undertook with the aim of spreading the Gospel."
-- The unprecedented number of papal meetings with "the people of God and the leaders of nations."
-- The launching of World Youth Day celebrations.
-- Dialogue "with the Jews and with representatives of other religions."
-- His expansion of the College of Cardinals, the creation of new dioceses, and the record number of Synods of Bishops convened under his papacy.
-- Reform of the church's Code of Canon Law and reform of the Roman Curia.
-- Promotion of prayer and liturgical spirituality in the Diocese of Rome and throughout the world.
-- Celebration of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000 and outlining pastoral goals for the new millennium.
-- Convocation of special spiritual years to commemorate the Redemption, Mary and the Eucharist.
-- A record number of canonizations and beatifications.
-- Enrichment and "courageous" promotion of Catholic doctrine, especially through his many documents, including 15 encyclicals, 15 apostolic exhortations, 11 apostolic constitutions, 45 apostolic letters and innumerable speeches, sermons and talks.
-- Promulgation of the "Catechism of the Catholic Church."
The rogito noted that Pope John Paul was the 264th pope.
"His memory remains in the heart of the church and of all humanity," it said.
Sort of humbling isn't it? A great man reduced to 842 words. I guess my epitah will read, "kind to stray dogs and children." Well, that's six.
Cardinals are lined up in front of heads of state and delegation leaders during the funeral of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican City.(AFP/Patrick Hertzog)
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Words are insufficient to describe this great man!!!
Lol!
One commentator today remarked on the fact that only days before his death, and in severe personal pain, he advocated for Terri Schiavo's life. Only days after her feeding tube was removed, his was installed.
This pontiff advocated for the lives of all, from the defenseless child in the womb to the woman being starved to death by her 'loving' husband in Florida. He was a strong advocate for the oppressed. It will take years to fully grasp the magnitude of this man and the effect he had on humanity.
Chinese Catholics pray at a symbolic funeral bier for the late Pope John Paul II at St. Ignatius Cathedral Saturday April 9, 2005 in Shanghai, China. On Saturday, thousands of mourners were expected at a government-approved memorial Mass, even though Beijing avoided sending an envoy to John Paul's funeral in a spat over the Vatican's relations with rival Taiwan. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Are those Catholic priests who have been consecrated by "The Patriotic Catholic Church" Bishops, or are they priests who have been consecrated by Bishops in communion with the See of Peter?
It is very confusing over there.
Of all the words that were written, I think that Karol would prefer the following two words:
famulus nequam
And the proper Latin name, too.
Rogito
"Rogito": The Document Placed In Pope's Coffin -- Tells Of His Life And Works
The REAL Catholic Church in China is all underground. We would see no pictures like this.
See #9
You are correct!
They will have to make him a saint.
The Holy Father has a beautiful tomb. I hope to pray there one day.
What is the significance of placing the burial scroll in the tomb? Is it for the Resurrection to be read to the Lord as a testament of his good works? I hope the question makes sense.
As a non-Roman Catholic, I disagree with some of his doctrine, but have an extremely high regard for this man. His was a life well-lived, much better lived than mine, IMO.
No, obviously "real" Chinese Catholic Church. Those priests are clearly in Novus Ordo garb. The Patriotic Catholic Church is exclusively Tridentine Rite from my understanding.
Of course, some of the "Patriotic Catholic Church" Bishops are also "real" Bishops.
It is very confusing.
Please translate.
Mostly harmless.
bttt
"Famulus nequam" means "wicked servant".
I didn't write it, I'm just translating.
I think what was meant was "unworthy servant". However, the term "nequam" implies a negative connotation in Latin. The correct Latin term to say unworthy (humble) servant would be:
"Famulus humilis" or "Servus humilis"
or the line from "Panis Angelicus" that reads "Pauper servus et humilis"
Yeah, I think I messed up, but it's suppose to be "worthless servant".
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