Fr Briggs at Chislehurst (right) has implemented the same pastoral measure, though he tells me that in his Church they will be using the Prie-Dieu that belonged to the Empress Eugenie.
Friday, 9 September 2011
Providing a Prie-Dieu for Holy Communion
Fr Briggs at Chislehurst (right) has implemented the same pastoral measure, though he tells me that in his Church they will be using the Prie-Dieu that belonged to the Empress Eugenie.
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Since some elderly congregants cannot kneel and then rise without aid of a Prie Dieu, this becomes an obligation of justice.
It could be argued that it is a requirement under the Disability Discrimination Act.
This is also provided in the Church of Ss Anselm and Caecilia, Holborn, London. A very good idea.
The Prie Dieu is a good interim solution while we gradually move back to altar rails.
At present I bow before receiving but consider that a mild protest against not having the facility to kneel.
I have suggested a Prie Dieu to our parish priest without any result so far but will keep trying.
We have also introduced a Prie Dieu for this purpose at our little mission. It too is put out after the sign of peace and removed after communion. It seems a very good option for churches that for one reason or another do not have an altar rail.
Thanks Father Finigan! A good example of how both what a cleric does (http://kneelingcatholic.blogspot.com/2010/07/bishop-mulvey-eradicates-kneeling-at.html) and doesn't do can powerfully demonstrate his solidarity with the Holy Father.
Actions speak loudly as does inaction.
k.c.
I have been begging my PP and the Bishop to provide a Prie Dieu for over a year. My letters fall on deaf ears. Bishop Roche (Leeds) took NINE weeks to 'reply' to one.
In the meantime reverence for the Eucharist gets lower and lower. It is very sad.
PAUL Hellyer
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