tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918598045168602139.post2534929657820498140..comments2024-02-28T04:48:59.561+08:00Comments on The Pinoy Catholic: GULP Alert: Remnants of Holy WeekPedro Lorenzo Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817125203522413704noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918598045168602139.post-42393673811970842102012-04-11T10:26:08.369+08:002012-04-11T10:26:08.369+08:00The Holy See responded to a similar question about...The Holy See responded to a similar question about allowing women to participate in the Mandatum. The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments 3/14/03: Prot. N. 569/00/L) responded clearly in the negative:<br /><br />A-2: The rubrics for Holy Thursday clearly state that the priest washes the feet of men ("viri") in order to recall Christ's action toward his apostles. Any modification of this rite would require permission from the Holy See.AAAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15156566877512852332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918598045168602139.post-2338253800360006522012-04-11T10:22:22.361+08:002012-04-11T10:22:22.361+08:00Yes nonoy, there is. It is found in the rubric of...Yes nonoy, there is. It is found in the rubric of the Sacramentary which states:<br /><br />"Depending on pastoral circumstances, the washing of feet follows the homily. The men who have been chosen (viri selecti) are led by the ministers to chairs prepared at a suitable place. Then the priest (removing his chasuble if necessary) goes to each man. With the help of the ministers he pours water over each one's feet and dries them."<br /><br />The words ('viri selecti') refers to only men.AAAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15156566877512852332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918598045168602139.post-20650108001617308972012-04-10T18:39:46.513+08:002012-04-10T18:39:46.513+08:00Actually, even at Santuario de San Antonio, all tw...Actually, even at Santuario de San Antonio, all twelve personalities whose feet were washed last Holy Thursday, were actually all women.<br /><br />But is there really a guideline or ruling of the church regarding who are only qualified by status and gender whose feet will be washed at Maundy Thursday re-enactment of our Lord'S humble example washing the feet of His twelve apostlesnonoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945477202309758607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918598045168602139.post-67938894246499630382012-04-08T13:13:33.375+08:002012-04-08T13:13:33.375+08:00Women are not allowed to participate in Washing of...Women are not allowed to participate in Washing of the Feet and even serving as an altar server.<br /><br />Why???<br /><br />As an Altar Server<br />- The ministry of the acolyte is for Males ONLY. Since it is the stepping stone to the gate of the Holy Orders...<br />In Jewish time Males serve the Priests in preparation in sacrifices and burning of incense during the prayer.<br /><br />As a participant in washing of the Feet<br /><br />ONLY THE 12 (TWELVE) apostles which are all Males who are priests and Bishops were the only ones who had their feet washed by Christ...<br />There's no mention in the Gospel of John or any traditional nor Catholic liturgical instructions that females can also attend or participate in Washing of the Feet.<br /><br />next...<br />may Mali din sa Picture <br />it MUST BE THE PRIEST WHO WILL POUR THE WATER (H2O) In the feet to the one who will be washed...<br />Hindi ang Acolyte, EMHC or MC or any lay faithful<br />It must the the Job of the Priest to pour the waterKebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740763806265128372noreply@blogger.com