A Topic of Moral Theology
The Rubrics of the Missal
The binding force of the rubrics, and the guilt of violating them in celebrating.
The works themselves ask 56 questions under this heading — see them together with their answers.
Within this topic
- The obligation of the rubrics
- Interrupting or breaking off Mass
- The Altar and its Ornament
- Sacred Vessels with Accessories
- Sacred Vestments
- Rubrics to Be Observed ▸ 1 subtopics
In the index as Mass · Mass, with exposition of the Most Holy Sacrament · Notion of Mass · Altar · Binding rubrics · Priest blessing · Regulars · Symbolism of Mass · A server · Calendar · Candles · Canon of the Mass · Ceremonies · Ceremonies of Baptism · Churches · Defects in the celebration of Mass · Distraction of one reciting the canonical hours · Exposition of blessed Sacrament · Fasting in Baptism · Historical matters, concerning the name of Clergy · Interruption · Mass stipends · Ordinary · Vestments
In the manuals
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A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries
Vol. II, Bk. V, Pt. II, Chapter VII. The Rubrics of the Missal, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Cases of Conscience, Proposed by Cardinal de Lugo, by Fr. Beniamino Elbel, by Fr. Ioannes Petrus Gury and by Other Authors, and Resolved (Casus conscientiae)
119. Rite of the Celebration of Mass, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 (57 passages — hover a number to read it)
Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels
Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. IV, Ch. III, Art. II, Time, and Place of Celebra…, § 1. On the Manner of Celebration, nn. 316–335 (20 passages)
Manuale Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. IV, Sect. II, Ch. III, Article IV. On the Rites to Be Observed, nn. 302, 303 & 304 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Most Holy…, Section B: On the Eucharis…, Second Part: On the Precep…, Appendix: On the Rites, Ceremonies, and Other Precepts to Be Observed in the Celebration and Dispensation of the Eucharist, n. 390 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)
Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium
Diss. IV, Chapter IV — On the rite, or ceremonies, and rubrics with which Mass ought to be celebrated, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI & VII (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Casuist: A Collection of Cases in Moral and Pastoral Theology
Vol. I, Case XVII: Requiem Masses with the Blessed Sacrament Exposed, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Case LXII: Interruption of Mass for an Urgent Sick Call, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Case LXVIII: May Mass Be Celebrated, and Holy Communion Given, at an Altar Upon Which the Blessed Sacrament Is Exposed?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Case LXIX: When in Holy Mass Are the Words “I Will Take the Chalice of Salvation” to Be Spoken?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Case LXX: How May Mistakes Made in the Prayers of the Mass Be Remedied?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. IV, Case XII: Some Liturgical Questions Concerning Holy Mass, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. IV, Case LIX: Wine Without Water at Mass, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. V, Case L: Interruption of Mass, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism)
Pt. II, The Sacrament of the Eucharist, nn. ¶187 & ¶188 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion
Pt. III, I. THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF T…, 12. THE PLACE WHERE MASS IS TO BE CELEBRATED, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pt. III, I. THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF T…, 13. THE VESTMENTS AND SACRED VESSELS USED AT MASS, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pt. III, I. THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF T…, 14. THE COLORS OF THE VESTMENTS, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)
Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II
Slater, Cases II, The Holy Eucharist, Case 15. Altar Furniture, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)
Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 2. Baptism; Confirmat…, Interruption of Mass, n. 2713 — Is it Lawful to Discontinue a Mass?—(a) To terminate Mass before the end has been reached is unlawful unless there be a serious reason; otherwise, disrespect is shown the Holy Sacrifice. A grave reason (e.g., sudden sick… Read in context →
Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. I, On the Precept of Faith, n. 369 — Is there also given a precept of the external act of faith? As to the external act of faith, there is given a negative precept, prohibiting the denial of the true faith or the profession of a false one. Likewise there is… Read in context →
Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, VII. On Sacrilege, nn. 505 & 506 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, On the Sacraments in General, III. On the Minister of the Sacraments, n. 379 — What sacred vestments are required for the administration of the sacraments? - The surplice and over it the stole. Roman Ritual, de Sacram. admin., at the beginning; S. R. C., Jan. 10, 1852, n. 2993; Aug. 31, 1867, n. 31… Read in context →
Vol. III, On the Eucharist, III. On the Minister of the Eucharist, n. 551 — Must the ciborium be consecrated and silver? - Resp. To the first: It need not necessarily be consecrated, but it suffices that it be blessed. This is clear from the Roman Ritual, in which the blessing of the pyx is note… Read in context →
Vol. III, On the Eucharist, VII. Various Adjuncts of Mass, nn. 642, 645, 651 & 652 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. I, Sect. II, Ch. II, Art. II, § II, Point III. On Real Sacrilege, n. 618 — II. Real sacrilege is committed: 1. By unworthily treating things sacred by their nature, or consecrated or blessed things. To this are referred: 1. invalid or unworthy administration and reception of the sacraments; 2. … Read in context →
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article I. On the Altar and its Ornament, nn. ¶1, 250, 251, 252, 253 & 254 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article II. On Sacred Vessels with Accessories, nn. 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264 & 265 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Art. III, Etc, nn. 266, 267, 268 & 269 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article IV. On Rubrics to Be Observed, nn. ¶1 & 270 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article IV. On Rubrics to Be Observed, nn. 271, 272 & 273 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Art. IV, Scholion. On Defects to Be Corrected Both in the Dispensation of the Holy Eucharist and in the Oblation of Mass, n. 274 — I. "If a consecrated host, or some particle of it, falls to the ground, it should be reverently taken up, and the place where it fell should be cleaned and somewhat scraped, and the dust or scraping of this kind should b… Read in context →
Compendium of Moral Theology
Vol. II, Tr. XIV, Pt. II, Chapter VII. On the Rubrics to be Observed in Mass, nn. 720, 721, 721, Q. 2, 721, Q. 3, 721, Q. 4, 721, 721, Q. 5, 721, Q. 6, 721, Q. 7 & 721, Q. 8 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
Moral Enchiridion, Comprising Select Decrees and Definitions of the Holy See, of Ecumenical Councils and of the Sacred Roman Congregations (Enchiridion Morale), Fourth Edition
Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On the Eucharist, n. 642 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Moral Enchiridion, and Supplement to the Compendium of Moral Theology of Gury-Ballerini (Enchiridion Morale)
Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On the Eucharist, nn. ¶119, ¶120 & ¶121 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.
Vol. II, Treatise On the Eucharist, Second Part. On the Euchar…, Ch. V, Article II. On the Rubrics, nn. 403 & 407 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Treated under the broader heading The Sacrifice of the Mass — Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology · Marc, Institutiones Morales · Konings, Theologia Moralis · Decretum of Gratian · Decretals of Gregory IX — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)