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FrDavid96
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No. Canon 934, and those that follow say that this cannot be done. The only exception for a home is that the bishop may have a chapel in his residence.
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FrDavid96
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No, canon law is clear that the bishop may give permission for “churches oratories and chapels”–not private homes.
Please read the canon.
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cameron_lansing
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In the case of a chapel authorized by the local ordinary (c. 1226) even if located in some part of a home under the provisions of canon 1229, the local ordinary may do grant permission. The chapel would need to be reserved for divine worship and free from all domestic use.
Examples that come to mind in which approval has been given would include the cases of a consecrated virgin or one consecrated in the eremitic or anchoritic life. (c. 604-605). It would not be the home per se in which the Sacrament is reserved, but in a chapel located in a home.
Examples that come to mind in which approval has been given would include the cases of a consecrated virgin or one consecrated in the eremitic or anchoritic life. (c. 604-605). It would not be the home per se in which the Sacrament is reserved, but in a chapel located in a home.
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osmond
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Please read what I posted. People DO* have dedicated private chapels in their homes. I’m not talking about having a tabernacle on top of the television, next to the toaster or in the middle of their icon corner in their bedrooms.
I am absolutely certain the ordinary of my diocese allows it in specific, special cases (he strongly encourages it in case of rectories, also known as “homes”) and if sure appears that he’s not contravening canon law.
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malphono
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FrDavid69 is on target. You don’t believe him? Call the bishop or Judicaial Vicar or, even better, send a query to the CDWDS in Rome.
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osmond
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No need. I already know my bishop allows it. The Code is clear – it is allowed.
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malphono
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Good for you.
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Tantum_ergo
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Osmond, why do you have ‘N/A’ for your religious status? Just asking, most of us Catholics put “Catholic”. . .or you know, “Maronite Catholic” or another of the 23 approved rites. . .I don’t personally know of any regular Catholic poster on these boards who puts “N/A” but that doesn’t mean that a person who put N/A couldn’t be Catholic, so please don’t think I’m accusing you of anything.
And if you would, please give us your diocese. If you ‘know the bishop allows it’, it should be quite simple for this to be proven by a check of that diocese. This would be helpful for everybody.
And if you would, please give us your diocese. If you ‘know the bishop allows it’, it should be quite simple for this to be proven by a check of that diocese. This would be helpful for everybody.
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osmond
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What’s with the ignorant little hit and run posts? You posted this very same retort on another thread. Is this to make you feel better about yourself? It certainly didn’t add anything to the thread.
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osmond
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I have “N/A” for “Additional Information” not for my “religious status.” Nice try though.Osmond, why do you have ‘N/A’ for your religious status? Just asking, most of us Catholics put “Catholic”. . .or you know, “Maronite Catholic” or another of the 23 approved rites. . .I don’t personally know of any regular Catholic poster on these boards who puts “N/A” but that doesn’t mean that a person who put N/A couldn’t be Catholic, so please don’t think I’m accusing you of anything.
And if you would, please give us your diocese. If you ‘know the bishop allows it’, it should be quite simple for this to be proven by a check of that diocese. This would be helpful for everybody.
I would never list my “religious status” or my diocese as I have seen other people attacked for what they listed there. Someone else disagreed with their posting but couldn’t argue intelligently so they attacked the person on a personal level. No thanks.
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benedictgal
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The Canon is clear in that it only covers religious houses and those belonging to clergy. It does not cover my private home. Even if I were to have a “chapel” it would not be appropriate for me to have the Blessed Sacrament in my house as I am neither a member of a religious congregation nor am I clergy. With all due respect, you seem to not be able to make that distinction.
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Walking_Home
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Well – are you not posting as a Catholic. What difference does it make leaving your “religious status” out.
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FrDavid96
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Actually, it’s not a matter of “believing” me. All people need to do is simply to read the Canon Law (canon 934 to be precise). It was already quoted on this thread.
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osmond
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One almost has to laugh after a while. It’s clear that bishops have the authority to grant the repose of the Blessed Sacrament at private chapels:
*Can. 934 §1. The Most Holy Eucharist:
2/ can be reserved in the chapel of the bishop and, with the permission of the local ordinary, in other churches, oratories, and chapels.*
Yet some continue to push their opinions of what should be allowed rather than what actually is allowed. I was at a private residence today that had the Blessed Sacrament reposed in a private chapel with the Blessing of the Local Ordinary (and canon law.)
That might really bother some whose personal opinions run contrary to canon law but it does not make the practice in any way wrong. No wonder things get so confused. Some Catholics push their own opinions rather than the truth.
*Can. 934 §1. The Most Holy Eucharist:
2/ can be reserved in the chapel of the bishop and, with the permission of the local ordinary, in other churches, oratories, and chapels.*
Yet some continue to push their opinions of what should be allowed rather than what actually is allowed. I was at a private residence today that had the Blessed Sacrament reposed in a private chapel with the Blessing of the Local Ordinary (and canon law.)
That might really bother some whose personal opinions run contrary to canon law but it does not make the practice in any way wrong. No wonder things get so confused. Some Catholics push their own opinions rather than the truth.
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FrDavid96
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This thread isn’t about a chapel–it’s about a private home.
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osmond
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From the OP:
Depending on the particulars, those “Blessed Sacrament prayer rooms” may well meet the requirements of a private chapel.
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benedictgal
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However, a private home is a private home. Redemptionis
Sacramentum specifically states that this is not allowed. We are not talking about religious houses or the rectory, or a bishop’s hosue. We are talking about a private home. RS already said that this is not allowed.
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Aramis
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RS restates the canons, it doesn’t explicitly change them.
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FrDavid96
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It doesn’t change them, but it does explain them. That’s why RS says the following:
[131.] **Apart from the prescriptions of Canon 934 **§ 1, it is forbidden to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in a place that is not subject in a secure way to the authority of the diocesan Bishop, or where there is a danger of profanation. Where such is the case, the diocesan Bishop should immediately revoke any permission for reservation of the Eucharist that may already have been granted.
Canon 934 has been quoted on this thread several times. It clearly states that the Eucharist may only be reserved in a church, oratory, or chapel. The words “subject in a secure way to the authority of the diocesan Bishop” make it clear that reservation of the Eucharist must be just that–subject to the bishop’s authority. The bishop has the authority to bless a chapel, but does not have the authority to regulate what goes on in people’s private residences–that’s why the Holy See clarified the matter by saying that if such permission has been granted in the past, it should be “immediately revoked.”
To put it in more practical terms, if the local ordinary can’t simpy walk into someone’s house and admit himself to the room any time he pleases without invitation or permission (as he certainly may on any property owned by the diocese), and unless that place is a proper chapel, blessed by the bishop and erected with his permission, then the situation doesn’t meet the requirements of the canon.
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MarieVeronica
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[132.] No one may carry the Most Holy Eucharist to his or her home, or to any other place contrary to the norm of law. It should also be borne in mind that removing or retaining the consecrated species for a sacrilegious purpose or casting them away are graviora delicta, the absolution of which is reserved to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.225
This happened, shortly after our return to the practice of the faith. My mother wasn’t able to attend Mass with me, one Sunday… and I had asked one of the EMHC’s if she (or another EMHC) could come back with me, to give Holy Communion to my mother. She told me that she couldn’t (I don’t remember her reason); then, she proceeded to get a Host and a Pyx… and gave them to ME to take to my mother. Was this ok?
Just for the record… I was extremely careful and reverent with the Precious Body of Our Lord. I placed the Pyx on the front seat of my car, in a towel… so that it wouldn’t get bumped off the seat as I was driving. When I got home, I lit 2 candles, set the Pyx on a table and we prayed… then I gave the Host to my mother.
I was a bit flustered by the ease with which the EMHC entrusted me with the Blessed Sacrament. She really didn’t know me. But, after having just come back from a 10 year absence… I had no idea if this was or was not “ok”.
Apparently, it was not. Did I commit a sin?
This happened, shortly after our return to the practice of the faith. My mother wasn’t able to attend Mass with me, one Sunday… and I had asked one of the EMHC’s if she (or another EMHC) could come back with me, to give Holy Communion to my mother. She told me that she couldn’t (I don’t remember her reason); then, she proceeded to get a Host and a Pyx… and gave them to ME to take to my mother. Was this ok?
Just for the record… I was extremely careful and reverent with the Precious Body of Our Lord. I placed the Pyx on the front seat of my car, in a towel… so that it wouldn’t get bumped off the seat as I was driving. When I got home, I lit 2 candles, set the Pyx on a table and we prayed… then I gave the Host to my mother.
I was a bit flustered by the ease with which the EMHC entrusted me with the Blessed Sacrament. She really didn’t know me. But, after having just come back from a 10 year absence… I had no idea if this was or was not “ok”.
Apparently, it was not. Did I commit a sin?
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