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THE ROMAN RITUAL
COMPLETE EDITION
PHILIP T. WELLER, S.T.D.
Priest of the Diocese of La Crosse
Assistant Professor of Theology at
Loyola University in Chicago
Copyright 1964 Philip T. Weller
THE BRUCE PUBLISHING COMPANY
Nihil obstat:
REV. HUGO C. KOEHLER
Censor deputatus
Imprimatur:
JOHN P. TREACY, S.T.D.
Bishop of La Crosse
September 1, 1964
The text of the Confraternity Edition of the Holy Bible contained in
this book is reproduced by license of the Confraternity of Christian
Doctrine, Washington, D. C., the owner of the copyright of said Holy
Bible. Used with its permission. All rights reserved.
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 64-8392
Copyright 1964 PHILIP T. WELLER
MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AUTHOR'S FOREWORD
This complete edition of the Roman Ritual is in accord with the latest
"Editio Typica," dated January 25, 1952. However, since that time a
number of significant additions have been made and revisions put into
effect by the Congregation of Sacred Rites; they have been published in
"Acta Apostolicae Sedis" as well as in "Ephemerides Liturgicae." All of
these changes have been taken into account in the present version.
Moreover, immediately before going to press we were able to incorporate
the changes introduced by the Liturgy Commission's "Instruction" of
September 26, 1964, made public on October 16, 1964, thus bringing the
work fully up to date.
The English version of the psalms and other passages from the Old
Testament are from the Confraternity version, with some adaptations
where necessary for artistic or musical reasons. New Testament passages
are from the Kleist-Lilly version. For the translations in verse of the
hymns I am indebted to the work of Dom Matthew Britt, O.S.B., "The
Hymns of the Breviary and Missal," with the author's kind permission.
A musical supplement to this volume is available at The Bruce
Publishing Company. Music of a worthy nature and suitable idiom for
English texts is provided therein wherever the "Editio Typica" calls
for parts to be sung, or wherever else it is felt that singing would
greatly enhance the sacred rites.
Because the "Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy" (35.3) directs priests
to give liturgical instruction to the people during the very rites
themselves, I have supplied introductions to the principal parts and
some commentary within the rites. These are meant merely as suggestions
on which the celebrant may base whatever commentary he sees fit to
give. Provision is also made for the people's vocal participation so
far as possible, again in accord with the "Constitution."
"Traduttore traditore," "the translator is a traitor," says an Italian
proverb. So he is to many of his readers, and he need look for little
leniency, except perhaps from those who themselves have set their hand
to translating.
CONTENTS
Apostolic Constitution of Pope Paul V on the Roman Ritual
The Holy Sacraments, introduction and general rules
Baptism, introduction and general rules
Rite for baptism of children
Baptism of adults, introduction and general rules
Norms for new rite for baptism of adults
Rite for baptism of adults
Rite for supplying of ceremonies omitted in baptism
Rite for baptism administered by a bishop
Blessing of baptismal water
Confirmation, introduction and general rules
Rite for confirmation apart from danger of death
Rite for confirmation in danger of death
Holy Eucharist, introduction and general rules
Rite for holy communion outside of Mass
Communion during Eastertime
Communion for the sick, general rules
Rite for communion for the sick
Rules for celebrating Mass more than once the same day
Mass celebrated by a blind priest
Forty Hours' Adoration
Penance, introduction and general rules
Common form for absolution
Rite for absolving from excommunication
General absolution and papal blessing for religious
Papal blessing for secular tertiaries
Rite for absolving from suspension or interdict apart from
sacramental confession
Anointing of the Sick, introduction and general rules
Rite for anointing of the sick
Visit and care of the sick
Spiritual assistance to the dying
Apostolic blessing at the hour of death
Rite for commending a departing soul
Prayers at the moment of death
Matrimony, introduction and general rules
Rite for celebrating marriage within Mass
Rite for celebrating marriage apart from Mass
Mixed marriage
Celebration of a silver or golden wedding
Solemn engagement or betrothal
Holy Orders: priesthood, introduction
Rite for ordination of priests
The Seven Penitential Psalms and Litany of the Saints
Liturgy for the Faithful Departed, introduction and general rules
Rite for burial of adults
Exequies when the body is not present
Rite for burial of children
Vespers for the dead and prayers at a wake
Blessings and other sacramentals, introduction and general rules
Blessings for special days and feasts
Blessings of persons
Blessings of animals
Blessings of places not designated for sacred purposes
Blessings of places designated for sacred purposes
Blessings of things designated for sacred purposes
Blessings of things designated for ordinary use
Processions, general rules
Rites for processions
Exorcism, introduction and general rules
Rite for exorcism
Litanies
Blessings formerly reserved to religious orders
Appendix: reception of converts; profession of faith; itinerarium;
prayers at meals; oath against modernism
Index
Index of psalms, canticles, hymns
DECREE
In preparing a new edition of the Roman Ritual, the Congregation of
Sacred Rites decided to introduce a number of additions and revisions,
in order to bring it in line with recent legislation, as well as to
produce a more orderly arrangement of the whole subject matter. Then,
when the work had been studied and finally completed it was submitted
to the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Pius XII, for approval.
On the recommendation of the undersigned Cardinal Pro-Prefect of the
Sacred Congregation of Rites, His Holiness in turn confirmed and
approved this edition of the Roman Ritual, and decreed that it be the
model to which all future editions of the Roman Ritual are to conform,
anything to the contrary notwithstanding.
+ CLEMENT CARDINAL MICARA
Bishop of Velletri
Pro-Prefect of the Cong. of Sacred Rites
+ ALPHONSE CARINCI
Archbishop of Seleucia
Secretary
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