Use of Reproaches

[pianomany2k]

At a recent meeting, it was mentioned that “The Reproaches” are to be used, and absolutely NO substitution is allowed anymore.

Is there something I am missing from the Missal? Last I checked, the wording was “Or other suitable hymn”

And frankly, I don’t think the Reproaches “speak” as well as everyone says they do.

This is absolutely ridiculous in my mind. And I am getting tired of being dictated as to what is allowed and not allowed.

 

[Casilda]

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Reproaches by St Cecelia Family Choir
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FEyeYguOOHs

 

[FrDavid96]

At a recent meeting, it was mentioned that “The Reproaches” are to be used, and absolutely NO substitution is allowed anymore.

Is there something I am missing from the Missal? Last I checked, the wording was “Or other suitable hymn”

And frankly, I don’t think the Reproaches “speak” as well as everyone says they do.

This is absolutely ridiculous in my mind. And I am getting tired of being dictated as to what is allowed and not allowed.

The pastor has the authority to decide that only the Reproaches will be used at his own parish. It is entirely his decision to make.

The Church allows pastors the option to substitute another suitable hymn, but the authority to make that decision still rests with the pastor.

 

[Bonnie]

Can’t access youtube - what are the reproaches? Never heard of them!

 

[Don_Ruggero]

Can’t access youtube - what are the reproaches? Never heard of them!

The text of The Reproaches are contained in the Roman Missal and are what is normative to be sung during the Veneration of the Cross during the second part of the Good Friday liturgical service.

The norms assuredly allow something else to be sung as the people come forward to venerate the cross. The missal rubrics actually list several named options before adding that something similar can be used. The pastor would be wholly incorrect if he thought he was compelled to use The Reproaches. He is not required to use them…and I would hope he knows that.