The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-01-23
January Il, 1889

Ny beloved Brethren:
On January 1883 the sIoriousy resnns Sovereign Pom
tiff Pope Plus XII issued the Apostolic Constitution, "chrsiu
Dominus" in which he instituted governing
chsre fast and established the regulations Masses
"It should be noted" the Holy Father stated That
in which live and their peculiar conditions have brought
notifications habits society activities
which could keep from psskins the divine mysteries
the law of Eucharist TO be in way
which had TO be observed to the time These
new laws and regulations became effective January l6 1ss
recall TO your minds beloved Brethren,
of this Constitution by Pope Plus the of beautiful
Euchsris prayer by Aqvinss be
of faith and shield of good rddsnee of all
vices. and roofing Of all evil Desires of
and patience of humility obedience all virtues;
firm defense against the wies of all visible and
nvi.ibIe perfect quens of my impulses feshly spir.
iusl; elesving Thee the Cod blessed
contamination of end when Thou dost CALI These days
of mortal combat when the persistent forces of the world the
flesh and the devil daily endanserns the salvation OF
souls The Holy Father. therefore, takes this opportunity
msks possible wider participation in Holy Sacrifice
Mass and reception of Holy Communion.
In relaxing the the Euehsrstie
time the Sovereign Pon Still wishes through this
Apostolic Letter confirm supreme
dealing the Euehsrse fast; wishes also
sdmonsh those who able observe that law that
thsy continue diligently it, so those
who need these concessions them according the
of their need" For the the
will not be affected by the new resvlstion They
will remain faithful the long established prsetie of fasting
from midnight long their lives normal and
changed
However, the future shall be general and common
principle for all Catholics that break
the Euehare fast Water he taken time before the
Holy Eucharist
addition principle envneiafed above which applies
generally and without distinction all Catholics the cons
ion contains which
special circumstances.
Sick people. the advice of eonfessor may nour
shns nonaeOho liquids anytime before receiving Holy
munon fasting them real Inconvenience They need
not be confined bed their homes avail themselves Of
this dispensson Sick likewise take medicine solid
or liquid form anytime before receiving the Sacrament il is
recommended by physician commonly recognized
medicine. Such medicine not be alcoholic.
wish emphasize beloved Brethren individual per.
i be TO
prudent judgment of eonfesor and his permission be
received this permission pertaining to the sick ANY priest
who has faculties hear confessions Diocese
Iumbvs may approached this confessional
consulted privately outside the confessional Once perms
sion given continues long the condition of the sick
person perdures
Furthermore lay people bui fasting
liquid novrshmen before receiving Holy Communion The
Apostolic Constitution careful specify the serious difficulty
which would exempt from the Evehsrstie fast
u Anyone engaged in debiIsfns firing work In this class
factory Iaborers, workers workers other
public utilities employed in day and night shifts; those who
stay awake during the duty charity
such nurses, night wstchmen pregnant and
mothers of families who spend long time their
household duties before they TO church.
~ Those Holy only late hour
because Of the mPossbi of having early Mass in their
-hdren who wish TO receive Holy Communion before
going TO school and would find difficult
home and have breakfast in the brief interval.
considerable distance church.
any these conditions present person
liquid nourishment excluding ell alcoholic beverages before
receiving Holy Communion However the Euehsristie fast
"
the reception of the Blessed Sacrament Again must be
fully noted that this permission is given only the consent
of eonssor after he pudently judged the individual
granted long the Inconvenience continues
This Constitution of Pope Plus XII states "A other
privileges faculties whatever way they have been
granted Holy abolished" In the few
resxons of the Eucharist fast granted individuals
suffering from sickness engaged in work.
These privileges effect and all who
consider themselves subject TO the laws governing the
Euchar fast submit their eonescr of their
choice
According Constitution, Bishops granted the right
permit of evening when
make In this Diocese there is
urgency for the celebration of evening Masses
add further The matter OF the Apostolic consi
Eueharisfe fast has reference to
laws of abstinence which bind the Faithful Fri
days during the Season of Lent Ember Days etc.
The pronuIsaion Of these laws marked change
devoted people of the Diocese will them in the spirit
who may enjoy h. dspensstions in this
Pontiff Should ferven TO
God, thank Him. and especially to expse
Him for heavenly aid Since all must
ounize instituted the
the LET them from their hearts elicit those
Christian humility and Christian patience which
meditation the suferins and death of Divine Redeemer
| arouse"
OF Gods blessings this Church OF
Columbus through and ferveni devotion to the
/ Most Blessed Eucharist.
| Devotedly In Christ,
| MICHAEL j. READY
/ Of