St Joseph Polish Catholic Church

St Joseph Polish Catholic Church - altar,

Benediction

This is a liturgical service of exposition and adoration of the Blessed... more

by Diane M Dittus

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St Joseph Polish Catholic Church

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Diane M Dittus

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Photograph - Fine Art Photography

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St Joseph Polish Catholic Church - altar,

Benediction

This is a liturgical service of exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with a blessing (Latin: benedictio) of the people with the sacrament.

The ceremony consists of:

Exposition: Blessed Sacrament is brought to the altar
Adoration: prayers, songs, readings, Hours, rosary
Benediction: prayer by minister, then the blessing
Reposition: Blessed Sacrament replaced in the Tabernacle

The blessing may only be done by a cleric (i.e. a bishop, priest or deacon). In the absence of a priest or deacon, or if they are lawfully impeded, authorised lay people may do the ceremony. "It is not lawful, however, for them to give the blessing with the sacrament." (Holy Communion and the Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass, n. 91).

The ceremony may be done with the Blessed Eucharist in a monstrance or ciborium. If the monstrance is used there also needs to be four or six lighted candles and incense used. If the ciborium is used "at least two candles should be lighted and incense may be used" (Holy Communion and the Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass, n. 85).

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April 15th, 2017