Sunday, June 04, 2017

Mass Chat - Does your priest omit things from the Canon or Eucharistic Prayer?



I went to a different parish for Mass - I have been there before.  The priest is very good, very solid, very faithful.  However, I've noticed he neglects the intercession for the Pope in the Eucharistic prayer, he says, "for your servant" and then "and your servants gathered here".  This is the third time I noted the omission.  I'm thinking he may not like Pope Francis, but I'm not sure.  I just got that impression though.  He is a young priest, very faithful as I said - 'says the black, does the red' except in the part of the Eucharistic prayer I mentioned.

Over the years, I've accustomed myself to priests omitting parts of the Mass and the Eucharistic prayer, as well as editing the readings to suit their personal devotion and or political causes, but I've not encountered this before.  I've always adhered to the advice, 'so long as the words of institution are accurate, the Eucharist is confected' - and that was how I could maintain my peace in the face of liturgical abuse.  I've been through a lot of it in my life, believe me.  That said, it's not a big deal to me - neglecting to include the Pope, although it is disconcerting, but it seems to me it may be a deliberate deletion.  It's especially ironic for the Solemnity of Pentecost, which is about unity on so many levels.  Though barely noticed, it interrupts the flow of the prayer - I personally find it a momentarily arresting distraction to recollection and my focus upon the Eucharistic mystery.

It seems to me if a priest is faithful to the 'say the black do the red' deal - he should pray the Eucharistic prayer accordingly.  I hesitate to ask him directly because I don't want to give the impression I'm part of the liturgy-police-patrol, or that kind of thing.  I get the feeling many priests dislike the Holy Father.  I may be wrong.  I wish we had one form of Mass that no one deviated from.

So.  Any ideas on why he neglects the intercession for the Pope?

12 comments:

  1. "This is the third time I noted the omission."

    Only the "He is a young priest, very faithful as I said" knows truly why he is doing this but after re-reading your post twice, I come away with the sense that it is deliberate and that's unfortunate especially after three occasions.

    Happy Pentecost! May we all become one in Christ Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit! Amen

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    1. I feel badly because so many priests seem to be scandalized these days. I don't know what to make of it but just to pray for them even more.

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    2. I remember hearing a sermon on what can happen to folks who are easily scandalized ... Father B said it can lead to our spiritual death if we're not careful.

      I will join you Terry in prayer for all priests.

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  2. Alert from Grammar Patrol (much worse than Liturgy police): "I feel bad...because..." is the correct form. 'Badly' is an adverb.

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    1. Darn it. I have to take the entire post down now. What?

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  3. Oh noes! The grammar police have come out to play! What?

    I went to 10:00 Mass at St Olaf. It wasn't my fault.

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    1. I feel bad now. ;)

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    2. I ain't gonna feel badly for using bad grammar. I am but a stranger among many online so I ain't gonna fuss but instead chuckle, learn, read, and of course, send y'all my best wishes.

      Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  4. First Holy Communion today fir the 8 year olds. Lots of Pentecostal and JW relatives attended! May we all be one as Jesus and the Father are one - COME HOLY SPIRIT!

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    1. Lots of Charismatics in Rome too - wish I was there!

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    2. Google Pentecost in Rome - it must be glorious to be showered by all those red rose petals!!!

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