Messer på 70-tallet – skrekkens eksempler

Michael Davies har i sin bok «Pope Paul’s New Mass» flere kapitler med skrekkhistorier om hvordan messer ble feiret på 70-tallet. Jeg skal ikke plage folk med mange av disse (godt dokumenterte) historiene, men bare ta med et ørlite eksempel – og først si at jeg aldri har opplevd noe lignende selv, heldigvis, og jeg tviler på at vi hadde mye så graverende i Norge selv i de vanskelige 70-åra. Fra s 226-27 i Davies’ bok:

… The faithful are pressurized into receiving Communion in the hand while standing; those who kneel or attempt to receive on their tongue are sometimes refused Holy Communion or publicly abused. One elderly lady who attempted to receive in the traditional manner was asked: «Why are you sticking your tongue out at me, Madam, i haven’t done you any harm. Put out your hand so that I can give you the Host.» A good number of parishes now have Sunday assemblies presided over by laymen and the faithful are told that as it is the assembly of the community which matters they should attend these rather than travel to Mass in another parish.

The celebration of Mass without vestments even in the presence of a bishop is commonplace, as is the use of unofficial Eucharistic Prayers, frequently extempore. The use of dancing and audiovisual effects during Mass is far from unusual. The following incident which took place during a Solemn Communion Mass (for children the age of 10) demonstrates the type of liturgy which the French bishops consider acceptable. Throughout the Mass the atmosphere was one of a party (The Children’s Directory recommends a festive atmosphere and ad-libbing). The celebrant kept up a continuous dialogue with the children, with frequent jokes and laughter.

Before the elevation he said to them: «This is a really great day this one; people are going to make a fuss of you, they’re going to give you presents, children. Probably you’ve already had some, and that’s wonderful. Come on Franfoise, tell us what presents you’ve had? (Reply of the child.) And you, Louise, what are you hoping for? (Reply of the child, laughter, congratulations.) And you, Henriettc, etc. And you, boys, what are you going to get?» This conversation lasted for a good five minutes before the priest resumed the Mass again.

After the elevation another interruption of the Holy Sacrifice occurred. Full of high spirits, the laughing celebrant spoke to the children again. «Yes, children, it’s a lovely day. You’re going to be surrounded by your parents and your friends; you’re going to have a good dinner, you’re going to have champagne. Come on then join in with me: Hip! Hip! Hip! Hipl Hurray! for the presents which you have received!» (All the children and some of the adults shout «Hurray!») «Once more!» shouts the celebrant «Hip! Hip! Hip! Hurray! for your family (widespread cheering). Hip! Hip! Hip! Hurray! for the champagne» (widespread cheering).

Not a word was spoken on the subject of the Blessed Sacrament. When the time came for Communion, a little boy who had made his Solemn Communion the year before was given the chalice from which he gave Communion to the faithful.

What is depressing about this incident and the others described in this chapter is that most of the congregation are prepared to go along with the celebrant and, indeed, express approval. Those who complain are looked upon as uncharitable, unpleasant, Pharisees, trouble-makers. …

1 hendelser på “Messer på 70-tallet – skrekkens eksempler”

  1. Libera nos, Domine !

    Det skjedde mangt i Norge også, men ikke noe som dette skrekkens eksempel.

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