Daily Archives: 20 December 2011

GDC 87a: Six Observations, Part 1

Posted on 20 December 2011 by

It’s always interesting when a Roman Congregation gets off the legislative and prescriptive tack and makes some frank assessments. I always wonder who came up with these ideas: an individual or the whole committee? In a section titled, “Observations on … Continue reading →

Posted in General Directory for Catechesis, post-conciliar catechetical documents | Leave a comment

GIRM 83: The Fraction of the Bread

Posted on 20 December 2011 by

After the Peace, the Fraction Rite, accompanied by the Agnus Dei: 83. The Priest breaks the Eucharistic Bread, with the assistance, if the case requires, of the Deacon or a concelebrant. The gesture of breaking bread done by Christ at … Continue reading →

Posted in GIRM, post-conciliar liturgy documents | 2 Comments