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    ot E DIRECTORY & BY-LAWS o ee — DOMINICAN LAITY : ‘This dgta copy was prepared by the Young ‘Thomasian Professionals Lay “Dominican Group with ene authorzation of Or. Belen L. = Tango, O.P, President of the Dominican . Lay Provneal Counc January 12,2018 5 Santsimo Rosario Pariah, UST, Manila ua taydominicanytp.org vor laydominicansphorg © cope 2010 bythe Dominici ty Province Counc Dosincan Province the Pipes Jsly22 2010 ‘Tothe Dominican Laity Dominican Province ofthe Philippines Dear Brothers and Sisters, Gretngs ig St. Domine! nism pleasure to present to you the revised eto of the D- rectory an hy Laws of the Dominican Laity ofthe Dominican Drow {nee ofthe Phiipines. hope tat this body of legislations would bea tifal guide to you all ving your voeton 3 ay Dominicans, Specialy nthe areas of formation, prayer, faery, govemance nd nis, Plas know that ou Provincial Council nits meeting on June 14,2010 was pleased to rant to this edition. take this oportaity toeapess my gratitude to your own Provincial Counelforthe nts tive al ers in preparing ths revised edition im accordance with the Ads ofthe 207 International Congres ofthe Laity. Fratgnally yous Lreagrer 28 REV.R. QUIRICO T.PEDREGOSA JR, OP Phar Provincia August 08,2010, Tothe Dominican Laity Dominican Province ofthe Philippines Dear Sisters and Brothers, “his revised Directory and By-Laws ofthe Dominican Laity, Dominican Province of the Phillis, has been the product of thorough dicussions among the Lay Dominican otmators “onvened forthe purpose of renewing the provisions vei the ‘eed ofthe i Following the International Congress, of Lay Dominican Fraternity wi lading representatives wokwide on March 17 24,2007 in Pl, Beno Ate, Argentina, the Provincial Coane ‘tthe Dominici Laty commenced the tly and review of the provincial Directory and By-aws Leal chapes held meetings ‘Sn suggestions for amendments and needed revisions, forwarding ‘Siggestion tothe fate president rreponalofices Provinca ‘oumalors made the final say and revi: Within a3 ye perio, {alowed by the interaaioal congress sigan deal and bstantl proven have Been ncoported ‘We joyulyapprecate and thank the Prior Provincial Rex Fx Quinco'T. Reregon, Jr, OP and the Provincial Coun ofthe Dominican Province ofthe Psppnes or the persal and approval tthe reed Director and By Laws: The General Decarfos on {ay Dominican Fraternities promulgated on August 8, 2008 have been appended ‘iy this serve at ispring guide to asprants, nove and profes members a theyre omthe evangelical road whith out Fither Domine oyouy teaded with thelight ofthe Wor | Yours rly in Jess and Mary, NK REY. FR, HONORATO C.CASTIGADOR, OP Provincial Prot for Dominica Lty rage yea bax Tages ? BELENT. taNGEO, oP President Dominican Lay Provincial Coun PREAMBLE Rooted within Gods depths and armed with the sov vereiga liberty of grace, we the Lay Dominicans have be ‘come more aware of the intense and broad responsibilty of ling the Christian mission to hasten towards God, pressed upon us, a8 we are by anew need that demands a new form of devotedness springing fom an ever changing. ‘environment in fst changing wold. Encouraged bythe urging of our Fathers ofthe Order of Preachers, we impress upon ourselves, incorporated as we are through a special commitment, that weare united and are members of the Dominican Family ofthe Order of, Preachers in the Philippines. Animated by the particular charism of the Order, we now “undertake to do our share a integral part ofthe Domi rmily and are therefore committed to do the Do minican way of apostolate ~ “contemplata ais tradere” ~ thus sharing with others the Fruits of our meditation and study, in accordance with our state of fe in the midst of the world and ts concerns, fom which our apostolic mis- son springs United to form the Dominican Laity inthe Tersitory of the Philippine Province of the Order of Preachers, we have adopted and incorporated into this Diectory and By-Laws, the Laws by which the Dominican Laity is gov cemed, in accordance with the Statues of Fraternities of| Lay Dominicans, approved by the Holy See on January 28, 1987, particularly descrbedas follows: a) the fundamental Rule of the Laity (Fundamental Constitution, norms of life and government of the » a faterntis), generally refered to be the Statutes or Ral; the General Declarations and letters oft the Order and General Chapters; and the Special Dicectories e Masters of PART 1 CAN Larry Way OF LIFE sms ‘THe Domi The Spiritual Life of the Lay Dominican is guided by norms and practices, combination of sense and pir that gives rise to perfection. The Lay Dominican must live an uthentic fraternal communion by the practice of religion, interior and exterior, the ardent tools of apostolate, so ato suite the spt, heart and will the interior practice. Ilksmined by Faith the Lay Do- ‘ninican shall observe in particular 42) “The union ofthe sou and the Rule so as to serve God in the obedience tothe divine law; to strive to direct generously, often without measure or limitation, one's fe in order to keep the Rue bh) “The study of the Rule; to penetrate i ive it and engrave it in one’s heart, The exterior practice is theexpression of God’ will andits falllment out ‘oflove fr the Rule constitute fidelity, a manifes- tation of faith and love that governs the heart of the Lay Dominican, 52. Fraternal Communion. Living in an authentic fs temal communion with the members ofthe Chapter secording to the spt ofthe Beatitudes in one’s heart And sou the Lay Dominican 2.) participates in the good work among the mem bers of the Chapter, with the poor and the sick, opaey mmm Bi0'ydsued| and by prayer for one another and forthe deads 1h) collaborates actively in the life ofthe church, and sakes oneself available to cooperate with other apostolic groups; «) develops special devotion tothe Blessed Virgin, ‘our special Patroness and Protectress; to St. Jo- soph; to our Holy Father, St, Catherine of Siena, the Patroness ofthe Dominican Laity and, in gen «ral toall Dominican Saints and Blessed, 'S3 Study of Sacred Truth. ‘The basis of St. Dominic spirituality and apostolate was study of the motto “Veritas” that to say, truth’ s, 44) ‘The Lay Dominican must acquire thorough knowledge of Sacred ‘Truth and mast have the paramount duty of developing in oneself an au thentic contemplative and apostoie vocation, the principal sources of which are: 1, Listening to the Word of God and the read: ingof the Holy Scriptares, especially the New “Testaments Asiduous study of revealed truths and com stant reflection in the light of fait temporary problems; bh) ‘The Lay Dominican should always bear in mind that the Order's purpose is the serious and deep study of Divine Truth throughout his ie S4 Apostolate, As known from Sacred Scriptures, right, from the beginning ofthe Church the laity exercised spontancous and frail apostolate (Acts 11:19-22) ‘0 that it should be remembered thatthe life of Lay Dominican has the motto “Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare’ that isto say “to praise to bless, and to preach 14) Every Chapter should have a definite efficacious apostolate prompted by the special talents ofits ‘members (Mt. 25:25; Lk: 12:38), 1b) According to the teaching of Christ(MtS), this apostolate should comprise the seven spiritual and corporal works of mercy, put into practic, first of al towards the Chapters own members(Cal 6:10; Tim. 5:8). 6). ALay Dominican, who by reason ofilless oa vanced age, cannot accomplish external activites, {scalled to an apostolate of prayers and sufferings “offeed for the ther Chapter membersand forthe ‘good ofthe Onder and the Church “The sick, the infrmed, and the elderly members should be cared for and made to feo as ital part ofthe Chapters activities. They should be visited frequently and regularly. a 5.6 Suffrages, Praying forthe deceased sa hallowed ta tion in the Dominican Onder 44) orall deceased members of Onder + Lay Dominicans should offer three Masses every year; and + Lay Dominicans should recite one Our Father, iil Mary and antiphon "Eternal Rest every day. 1b) On the death of Chapter member + Lay Dominicans should attend the wake and the ‘Mass asa Chapter. ‘he long standing practice of reciting the Office for the Dead, in whole or in part, in connection with the wake, highly ree: ‘ommended. + Each member of the Chapter of the deceased should attend a Mas, receive Holy Communion, and pray five decades of the Rosary fr the de ceased member, + As soon as possible, the Chapter should have a “Mass offered forthe deceased member. «) In the case ofthe death of 3 members immedi ate relative that is mother, father, wife, husband, daughter or son, the President should see toi that the Chapter be represented atthe wake and the Mass, when possible. 44) Five decades of the Rosary for the dead should also be rected on the fist Chapter meeting pre ceding or onthe following dates + Rebruary 7, for deceased parents of all Do- + June 12, for deceased Lay Dominicans + September 5, for deceased benefactors ofthe Order. + November?, forall sous. + November, forall deceased Dominicans. 37 ss. ‘Mortifications. Conscious ofthe penitentalcharacter ‘of the Dominican Laity the Lay Dominicans should abstain and fast on the days set by the Church i the Philipines, and to fast on the vigils of the fasts of ucLady ofthe Rosary (Oct.7), St Dominic (Aug), and St. Catherine of Sena (Apsil29) except when the vigil fills on a Sunday. Individual Lay Dominicans should choose voluntary works of penance. Liturgy and Prayers. To live in charity becomes the Lay Dominican’ absolute ty especialy in iturgieal prayer in union with all ofthe Dominican Family as ‘well s by private prayer, meditation and praying the Rosary. In charity dwells the essence of spiritual per fection of the Lay Dominican. As the Holy Scripture says: "Thou shlllove the Lord thy God with thy whole hear, with thy whole soul with thy whole mind, and with whole strength” Through their falllment the Lay Dominicans are united with one another and with theie Dominican forbears 44) The Lay Dominican as an individual, living inthe world, should strive to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion frequently, daily if possible, and should have recourse to the Sacrament of Reconciliation atleast once month. bb) One should ty to recite daly the Office of Read ings, Morning Prayer, Daytime Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Night Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours. If this s not possible, one may recite the Little Office, When one cannot recite the Ofc, ‘one should try to recite and pray the twenty (20) 39 decades ofthe Rosary. ©) Atthe Chaptermeetings one Liturgial Hourshould bberecited choral: Morning Prayer, Daytime Payer, ‘or Evening Prayer: The formulary of prayesto bere cited atthe monthly meeting should he participated sn by the Beclesiasticl Assistant and the members present (Appendix“B’) 44) When one of the members ofthe Chapter is seri ‘ously il the other members should sce to it that the patient receives in good time the Sacrament of the Anointing ofthe Sick and the Visticum, ©) Atleast oncea year Lay Dominicans should make 2 three-day retreat, preferably with their Chapter members. Days of Recollections are highly rec commended, £) ‘The Lay Dominican should recite daily five de cades ofthe Rosary and try to spend fifleen min- tes in meditation and spiritual reading: and not only in fraternal union, but specifically, in ones self, should develop special devotion to Blessed Virgin, our special Patroness and Protectess; to St Joseph to our Holy Father St. Dominic; St. Catherine of Siena the Patroness of the Domini can Laity; and, in general to all Dominican Saints and Blessed. ‘The Habit of the Dominican Laity. ‘hiss apiece of white cloth scapular of the Virgin of the Holy Rosary which is blessed atthe Reception ofthe Postlant asa Novice, o at anytime tis replaced. 4.) The small cloth seapalar (27 3°) isalways worn over the shoulders under the regular lates. The scapular bears, on one side the imprint of the Image of our Patones, the Blessed Virgin ofthe Holy Rosary, placed in front, and the oer part ofthe par with an mprint ofthe Black and white rosso the Dominican Onder, placed at the back, bb) At the Chapter metigs and whatever meeting that may be held by a Chapter (or instance at the wake and the Masson the death ofa Chap ter member) the Lay Dominican wears externally the large white cloth scapular (3-1/4" x 41/4") described above, as isthe tational custom in the Philipines and as recommended by the Gen eral Chapter held n Rome in 1935 (Acts. 694), «) I fr some personal reasons, a Lay Dominican | STATUTES OF FRATERNITIES. ‘oF Lay Dominicans FUNDAMENTAL CONSTITUTION OF LAY DOMINICANS. (Laity in the Church) 1.) Amongthe disciples of Christ there aremen and wom- censsho live inthe word, participating atively through Baptism and Confirmation in the Royal, Priestly and Prophetic Mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and have as their vocation to shine forth the presence of Christ, in the heart of humanity in such a way that through them “the divine message of salvation be known and accepted by all men” (Apost. Act. 4,3) (Dominican Laity) 2) Some among them, moved by the Holy Spirit to lve according to the sprit and charism of St. Dominic, are incorporated into the Dominican Order through 4 special commitment in accordance with their own (Dominican Family) '3) “These seculars form communities and constitute one Dominican Family with other groups of the Order. (Lc. 140). (Prayer, study and preaching) 4) They ate characterized by a particular spirituality and by dedication to the service of God and neighbor in the Church and, in as much as they are members of the Order, they participate in is apostolic mission 2 through prayer, study and preaching in accordance with the state of helt (Conscious ofthe church oftheir time) ‘3 Supported by fsternal communion and the example fof St. Domini, St. Catherine and others who have in fluenced us and continue to influence us in the life of the Order and of the Church they give testimony to their faith, conscious of he church of their time and in this way they are of service to Truth. (To remedy suffering wth merey) 16) Taking into account the principal objectives of the 7 contemporary apostolate ofthe Church they re dedi cated in a special vay, with authentic mercy, to rem ‘edying the different forms of suffering, to the defense of feedom, to justice and peace, (From the abundance of contemplation) ‘Animated by the particular charism ofthe Order they Iknow that their apostolic mission springs from the abundance of contemplation. 7 FE OF THE FRATERNITIES (Acts of Metey) 8.) They have to make an effort to ive an authe tema communion according tothe spirit of the Be atitudes which will always be manifested in acts of ‘mercy and participation in good works among mem: bers ofthe fraternities, above all, withthe poor and infirm and through prayer forthe dead in such a way that all be ofone heart and one soul ie ea 8 (Cooperate with other groups) 9.) ‘The members ofthe fraternities collaborating with all their heart in the apostolate ofthe brothers and sisters of the Order wil participate actively in the life ofthe (Church being always available to cooperate with other apostolic groups, (Sources of growth in vocation) 10,)/To progress in the fulfilment of their inseparably «contemplative and apostolic vocation, the lity of St Dominic have recourse principally tothe following, {@) listening tothe word of God and the reading of Scriptures, especially the New Testament; (b) active participation inthe celebration ofthe lt ‘gy and in the daily Eucharist if possible; (6) have fequent ecourse to the Sacrament of Rec ‘oneilation; (2) conversion ofheart through the spirt and practice ‘of evangelical penance; (6) liturgical prayer in union with ll the Dominican Fal als private prayer, meditation and rosary; (9) assiduous study of revealed truth and constant efletion, in the light of uth, on contemporary problems; (g) devotion to the Virgin Mary, in accordance with the tradition of the Order, like that of Our Father St- Dominic and St Catherine of Siena; (1) periodical meetings on spirituality “ (Formation) 1 )ltsobjectisto form adults in the Faith who ae capable of receiving, celebrating and proclaiming the Word of God. With this end in view each province will estab lish programme: 44) foe formation in stages for new members; 1h) for permanent formation ofits members, includ those who find themselves isolated (Preaching epithe defense of mman digit) 12)A Dominican ust prepare himelf or herself to peach he Word of Gd, Thispreachingisthe exercise ‘the prophetic anton ofthe baptized and strength ‘ned by the Sacrament of Coniation In the pres tent world the preaching ofthe word of God implies ‘specally the defense of human dignity. Promotion ‘ofthe unty ofthe Christine and dialogue with non ‘hristians and non-believers are part ofthe Dominican vecation (Sources of Dominican formation) 13) The principal sources of Dominican formation are + the Word of God and theological efleton, + Liturgical prayer, + thehistry and tradition ofthe Order rch and of + contemporary documents to the the Order + study ofthe signs ofthe times. 4s (Profession or Commitment) 114)In onder to be incorporated into the Order, the lity ‘must make profession or commitment, which consists ‘ofthe formal promise to live according to the spirit of. ‘St: Dominic and in accordance with the way of life in clcatedin their Statutes. This profession or commitment can be temporal corperpetual 1k will be made through this formula or another that is substantially the same “in honour of God all powerful, Father, Son and Holy Sprit and of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of St, Dominic, IN. N....-before you Pres dent ofthe faternity and 0 you N/N sno teh tious promoter ofthe faternity representing the ‘Master ofthe Order of Preachers, I promise tolive according to the Statutes ofthe Laity of St. Domi nic for year(s)/ my whol hie” Il, STRUCTURE AND GOVERNMENT 15,) Te fraternity isthe special source through which the commitment of each one is nourshed and sustained inhis/her vocation. The dhythm of meetings wil vary according to the fraternities. Assiduous participation at these meetings gives testimony of the fidelity of cach one 16.) The admission of new members willbe in accordance with the guidelines established the directory where conditions and stages of admission are explained. “The Lay person responsible for the Fraternities, after 46 the decisive vote of the Council, proceeds withthe religious promoter to receive the candidate in accor dance with the way prescribed by the directory. 17,)After atime of experience and of testing determined by the Directory and with the vote ofthe Council of the faterity, the person responsible will receive with the religious promoter the temporal or perpetual pro: fession ofthe candidat, Jurisdiction ofthe Or nities) 18,) Te fraternities are under the jurisdiction of the Or- der; nevertheless they enjoy the special autonomy of secular governing themselves. (Universal level ofthe Order) 19.) (a) The Master ofthe Orderas successor of St: Domi: nic and head of the Dominican Family presides overall the fraternities throughout the world Its his task to ‘maintain intact the Dominican spirit to establish prac- tical rules according to the demands ofthe circum- stances oftime and place and to promote the spiritual good apostolic zeal ofthe members. (b) The Promoter General represents the Master of the Order inal aternities and transmis tothe Master ‘ofthe Oxderand tothe General Chapter the proposals thatthe fraternities themselves present er and autonomy ofthe fate. (Provincial Level) 20,)(a) The Prior Provincial presides over the frateeites within the territorial imits ofthe province and with the consent ofthe Ordinary ofthe pi fraternities, (b) The Provincial Promoter, brother or sister, repre: sents the Provincial Priorand isan “ex officio” member ‘ofthe Provincial Council of the Laity He is appointed by the Provincial Ct with his Council, having listened to the Provincial Council ofthe Laity apter or by the Prior Provincial (6) A Provincial Council of Lay Dominicans i to be ‘established within the teritory ofthe Province, whose members are elected by the fraternities and who fune ton according to the norms oftheir particular direc. tory. This council will elect the Provincial President of the Laity (Local Fraternity Level) 21) (a) The local faterity is governed by the president with his council; these are fully responsible for the government and administration ofthe fraternity (b) The Council ofthe Fraternity is elected in accor dance with common law and for the determined time inthe particular directory. The Council will elect the president fom among its members. (6) The religious promoter (brother or sister) must give doctrinal and spistua assistance. He is appointed. by the Prior Provincial ater listening to the Provincial Promoter and the local council ofthe ity (National and International Council) 22,) (a) When there ate different provinces in the territory ‘of the same country a national council ean be estab- lished, according to the norms established inthe par- ticular directory, 4s (8) In the same way, an international council, if it is deemed useful, after consulting with the entire Do- ‘minican Laity may be set wp. 23,) The councilors ofthe faterities ean send petitions sand suggestions tothe provincial chapter ofthe ears the provincial and national councils of the lity can present them tothe General Chapter Itis recommended that Lay epresentative be in vited to and welcomed atthe above Chapter to deal ‘with matters pertaining to them, (Staats ofthe Fraternities) 24.) The Laws by which the Dominican Laity are governed are as follows: (@) ‘The fundamental Rule ofthe Laity (Fundamental Constitution, norms oflife and government ofthe fraternities); (@) The general declaration ofthe Mastrofthe Onder and General Chapters (6) Special Directories, APPROVED: ROME, Jan. 28, 1987 onthe feast oft. THOMAS AQUINAS Prot. 0/86/87 (SGD) Fr. DAMIAN BYRNE, OP. Master ofthe Order ~ (GENERAL DECLARATIONS REGARDING THE RULE OF LAY FRATERNITIES OF ST. DOMINIC "To fan anew the fame ofthe tradition and vocation ofthe Lay branch of the Onder of Preachers an international Con {gress of Lay Dominican Fraternities was convoked by the Pro- ‘moter General in Buenos Aires, in March 2007. Fify-sx (56) delegati participated in i. Therefore, tions isstied by the six commissions articulating the work ofthe (Congress and approvedby the Assembly, can rightly be consi eed the voice of ll the Dominican Laity coming from around the work, the documents and the Reso ‘The International Council of Lay Fraternities of St. Dom June 2007, in order to draw up the definitive version ‘of the Acts of the Congress and then it was sent to the Master ‘of the Order. From the Resolutions it emerged not only the necessity ofthe normative revision ofthe Rule but alsa the op ‘definitions contained there, so that interpreting doubts may disappear, normative contrasts ay be cleared or legislative gaps may be filled in, and what the Acts and Ordinations ofthe General Chapters ofthe Order have legislated forthe Laity may be implemented portunity of certain integra, Within the limits ofthe divine, canonical and proper laws ‘of the Order, in conformity with the Dominican charism and whatever is considered apt forthe ife ofthe lay Fraternities of ‘St. Dominic, the glory of God and the salvation of souls, with the authority of our competence. We Promalgate “The following general Declarations regarding the Rue of Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic; establishing that after publica 0 tion inthe next issue of Analecta Ondinis Praedicatorum and notification of the same to all the provincial promotes, they will come into force on August 8, 2008, Solemnity of Our Holy Father Dominic, and that they must be implemented promptly and with good will Declaration I: Denomination, identity and inconporation of the ‘member of Lay Fraternities of St. Domini 1. Thelay persons ofSt. Dominic are those faithful, who are ‘baptized in the Catholic Church or accepted into it, confirmed and in fll communion with uth sacraments and ecclesiastical ‘government, have been called in a of Christin life and to raise up temporal realities through the charism of St. Dominic. In order to be incorporated into the (Order of Preachers, of which apostolic mission they participate fally, they make the promise using the formula contained inthe Ral, Only with the promise ean the entry int the Lay branch of the Order called Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic subject to the jurisdition of the Master and to other Major Superiors of the Order, come about. The perpetual promise is preceded by at least one year of intial acceptance, and three years oftempo- rary promise, of which records should be kept in the apposite registers kept both atthe local Fraternity and in the Provinial archives 2. The formula ofthe promise contained in the Rule ofthe Lay Fraternities of St. Domini, approved by the Holy See, can not be used validly for other forms of aggregation to the Do: que way to the pursuit rinican Family, unless it is expressed otherwise and granted by the Master of the Order. All the rights of the Associations and Fraternities governed by their own Statues, legitimately approved by the competent autho yn various capacities, are st formally annexed to the Dominican Family. Because they con: stitute a great and multiform richness for the Church and the Dominican Family, they must be greatly appreciated by all the members ofthe lay Fraternities in a spirit of concord and active collaboration, recognizing one another as brothers an sisters in St, Domini, each with hs own state ofife and identity. 4. The Lay persons of St, Domini are always ascribed toa Fraternity (possibly in one's own domicile or quasi eanonieal domicile) of a est, pt in a stable contact witha member of the provincial or variate council 4 the faith who lve prticlarstuationsand because of that accordingto the judgment ofthe Council ofthe Fatty, isnot pret to admit to the promise can equally prticpate inthe ie ofthe Fraternity and follow the permanent formation, in Sequela Christ following the Dominican chasm, cach in conc’ own situation, always and nega sefeguarding the ds- cipine and the Magister of the Church. Declaration It; National or Provincial Directories 1. The approval and promulgation of national and/or provincial Directories does not pertain directly to the Master of the Order. However, for just reason, he ean command the ‘mendation of particularnorms already promulgated. The peo: vincial Directories, approved bythe provincial council of Laity, ate tatified and promulgated by the prior provincial with the ies approved by the national coun ofthe Laity, in eoncord with th respective consensus of his Counc; the national Direct provincial council ofthe Laity ratified by the respective priors provincils, with the consent oftheir Councils are promulgat ced by the President in charg ofthe National Committee ofthe priors provincial. 2 2iThe general Declaration, n.1 of the Master, FeD. Byrn, ated 16.02.1987, i hereby expressly declared and partially ab sogated ast the section in which it was said that the provincial and national Directories would be effective, once approved by the Master ofthe Onder. Declaration I Dispensation from proper Law While keeping the prohibition of dispensing from the norms of the Rule which are connected with divine law or merely ecclesiastical common law, only the Master of the Or der can dispenseall the Dominican Laity fom the norms ofthe Roles with general dispensation with or without time limit “The prior provincial, within those same limitations, can ispense from the norms ofthe Rule or the Directory with par ticular dispensation for each Fraternity even in a stable form without time lit “The President ofthe Fraternity can legitimately dispense from non constitutive norms and not divine or purely ecces- tical la ofthe Ree or of the Directory in specific situations and fora specified time. The general Declaration n.3 by the Master Fr. D. Byrne, promulgated on 16.02.1987 is declare explicitly abrogated Declaration 1V: Provincial and National Promoter is granted, in partial general dispensation from art. 20 bofthe Role of the Lay Fraternity of St Dominic, without time limit that forthe office of provincial and/or national Promoter ‘ofthe Fraternities, can be appointed, by the competent author: Council of Lay Fraternities, afitar ora nun belonging to the Order, where the ity, in consultation with the provincal/nation ‘opportunity suggests or the necessity requests it, «religious, ‘no directly under the jurisdiction ofthe Master ofthe Order, 2 secular cleric, a lay Dominican who made the perpetual prom- 2. Someone does not validly take possession of the above: ationed office who, not being dependent on the jurisdic tion ofthe Master ofthe Orde afer his appointment has not tunderwriten an agreement with the provincial rior and Po: rmoter an has not obtained writen permission fom the proper competent Superior, 3. The provincial and/or national promoter does not have either active or passive voice in any collegiate body ofthe Lay Fraternities he participates in, Declaration V- Religious Assistant In individual situations where itis impossible to apply the ‘common or particular law with regaed to Religious Assistant, (Rule, a.21c;can.317,par 12), the general norms of dispensa- tion from common and proper law ae applied. Declaration Vis Temporary and Permanent but 1. When the temporary promise expires, if tis not re. new the ly person can feely leave the Order. One who has made the temporary promise -belore it expires ~ or perpetual, _may not ask temporary indult o the indultto leave definitively the Ordes if not after pondering over it seriously before God and secking help from the bretheen; he should present his re- ‘quest, with reasons to the President of the Fraternity, who will forward it to the prior provincial together with his vote and of the council of the Fraternity. The temporary or defn: st tive indult, once legitima the interested person, brings about the dispensation from the promise and ffom the observance ofthe particular law of the Lay Fraternities of St, Dominic. ely granted and notified in writing to 2, Should those who have obtained te definitive indult, no matter where they ask tobe incorporated into the Order, ned to undergo a basic formation period. His perpetual promise willbe received only with the permission of the prior provi: cial, with the consent ofthe council ofthe Fraternity to which hae will now be ascribed. fone who secks admission to a Fra ternity, conceals the previous indul, then, he does not make a valid promise and snot validly enrolled. Declaration Vil Dismissal 1. the ay person who has made is temporary or perpetual promis and is found guilty of grave inobservance ofthe Rule or the Directory, of lacks cecesal communion (th, saeraments, government) oti the cause of public scandal among the fuith- Fa ater formal warning by the President ofthe Fraternity, fhe persists in this behaviour, at the request ofthe couneil of the Fraternty, can be dismissed by the written decree ofthe prior provincial The decree of dismissal, once legitimately issued, in writing, a sation of rights and duties deriving from the promise, Such a decree has validity, on pain of nullity of contrary acts for all Lay Dominican Fraternities notified tothe interested person, entails the ees: 2, Following carefel observation of the condition of life and having certainty as to amendment, the one who has been dismissed can be reincorporated into the Order on the same conulitions, sto validity, for whieh see Declaration VI par ss 4. Against the aforementioned decrees, tis always possible to have hierarcheal recourse to the Master of the Order. Given in Rome, 15 November 2007, Feast oft. Albert the Great Fr Carlos A. Arpiror Costs 0P ‘Mastrofthe Onder Fs Christophe Holzer OP caseretis APPENDIX“A" ADMISSION INTO THE DOMINICAN LAITY (this ceremony should take place, i posible within the celebration ofthe Mass) Ci. Whatis your request? R: Tobe admitted tothe Dominican Family (The Chaplain may now give a short tlk) C: Lord show us your merey. Re And grantus your salvation. : “The Lord be with you. Re And also with you, (Blessing ofthe scapular) Ce Letuspray: © Lord Jesus Christ, who sent out your apostles to preach the Gospel to all nations, and who inspired St, Dominic to found the Onder of Presehe bles this seapulae/pin ofthe Order, a sign of one’ desire tocarry out the mission of St. Dominic we ask you to (Blessing ofthe Recipient) May the Lord also bless you (sprinkle with ly water) who are going to wear this scapular that you may be grant ced holiness oflif, so that you may preach to others by your good example, and not yourself be rejected s “Ant, Come, Holy Spit ll the hearts of your faithful and tenkindle in them the ie of your love ‘Veni, Creator Spiritus ‘Come, Holy Ghost, creator Best, [And in our hearts take up Thy rest; ‘Come, with Thy grace and heavenly aid, ‘Tofill the hearts which Thos hast made. (© Comforter to Thee we ery; Thou heavenly Gift of God most high; “Thou Fount off and Fire oflove, And sweet Anointing rom above. Drive faraway our deal fo, ‘And peace forevermore bestows If Thou be our preventing Guide, Novi can our steps betide. Praise we the Father andthe Son, [And Holy Spist, with Them One; ‘And may the Son on us bestow “The gifs that from the Spirit flow. C. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created R. And you shall renew the face ofthe earth, C. Lotuspaay (© God who has taught the hearts of your faithful by the light of your Holy Sprit, grant that by the same Spirit we ‘may be truly wise and rejoice always in his consolation, ss ‘through Christ our Lord. Amen, (The Chaplain gives the scapular) Receive the scapular of the Order. Lett emind you to do ‘your bes to live as a true Dominican, and by the example ‘of your life bring the message of Christ to those around you, Amen, ° Psalm 116 (© Praise the Lor all you nations, acclaim him all you peoples. Strongis his ove for us; eis faithful for ever Glory be Asitwas . Letusbless the Father and the Son and the Holy Spi R, Letuspraise and magnify him forever Saint Domini, pray forus, ‘That we may be made worthy ofthe promises of Christ ‘The Lord be with you ‘And also with yo. oFORA Letuspray: Almighty God, grant that... NN .. may be helped by our Blessed Lady and Saint Dominic truly to share in our apes tolate. May he/she be guided and encouraged by the ex: ample ofthe Saints of our Order, and receive the fullness 9 ‘of your divine assistance and blessing, Through the Christ ‘our Lord. Amen, FeDeum You are God: we praise you; You are the Lord: we acclaim you; You are the eternal Father Allerestion worships you. “To yowall angel all the powers CCherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise: Holy holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might, ren and earth are fll of your glory, ‘Theglorious company of apostles praise you “The noble fellowship of prophets praise you. “The whiteobed army of martyrs praise you. Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you Father of majesty unbounded, our true and only Son, ‘worthy ofall worship, and the Holy Sprit, advocate and guide You Christ, are the king of glory, the eternal Son of the Father ‘When you became man to sets free you did not spurn the Virgins womb, ‘You overcame the sting of death, and opened the kingdom of heaven toall believers. « APSPAR ERS You ae seated at Gad’ rght hand glory We believe that you will come, and be our judge ‘Come then, Lord and help your people, ‘bought with the price of your own blood, and bring us with your saint to glory everlasting Save your people Govern and uphold them now and always. Day by day we bless you ford, and bless your inheritance ‘We prise your mame for ever, Keep us today, Lord from al sin, Have merey on us, Lord have mercy. Lord show us yourlove and mercy; forwe put our trust in you. In you, Lord is ourhope: and we shall never hope in ain. Lets pray 0 God of infinite mercy and goodness, we give you thanks forall the Blessings, we have received, Never forsake ws this life and admit us at last into your heavenly kingdom. ‘We askthis through Christ our Lord, Amen ‘The blessing of Almighty God, Father,Son and Holy Spirit come down upon you and remain with you always Amen 6 CC. Ourhelpisin the name ofthe Lord, A. Who made heaven and earth PROFESSION CC Whatisyourrequest” R._Tomake profession inthe family oft. Dominic. (the Chaplain may now give a short talk) Ant-Come, Holy Spirit il the hears of your faithful and en “Kindle in them the fre of your love. (Act of profession) Inhonour of Godall powefal Father Son and Hoy Spit stand ofthe Blessed Virgin Mary and of St Domini NN before you President of the faternityand t you NN «religious promoter ofthe fisteraity represat ing the Master of the onder of Preacher | promise to live according tothe Stattes ofthe Laty of St. Dominic for year (3)/ my wholelife™ Psalm 116 O praise the Lor, all you nations, acclaim him all you peoples. Strongis hislove fr ws; he i uth forever Glory be Asitwas © Lal bles the Father andthe Som and the Holy pis. R, Lets praise and magnify him forever. Saint Domini pray forus R. “That we may be made worthy ofthe promises of Chis. “The Lord be with you. R. And also with you, C. Lets pray Almighty God, who during the past =~ year(s) have guided .. NN... in the way ofthe Dominican lif grant him/her the grace to persevere now tht he/she has made profession to this way of lf, so that he/she may always sg70W in your knowledge and love, and may be the means by which others may know and love you. Through Christ ‘our Lord. Amen. TEDEUM (p.60) (Other prayers such asthe Salve Regina and/or the O Spem Miriam, may be added). The blessing of the Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit come down upon you and remain with you always, > Amen . (ue help isin the name of Lord ‘Who made heaven and earth, > “6 FORO APPENDIX“B" PRAYERS FOR THE MONTHLY MEETING. (4 the meting takes place the morning, i€ would be advisable to recite the Morning Prayer fom the Liturgy ofthe Hours Ifthe meeting ishld inthe afternoon, then the Evening Prayer fom the same Ofice may be sai. Afterwards it icon tinued this way): ‘Come, let us worship the Lord. And praise his holy name. ‘The Lord be with yo. And also with you. {commend to your prayers the Church and the Pope, the [Bishop ofthis diocese, the Master and our whole Order, and those in special ned, Almighty God, grant to yourservant..NN..., our Pope, to all communities committed to his cate and to the Bishop ofthis diocese, the protection and guidance of your Holy Spirit. Lord hear us Lord graciously hear us. Watch over and protect .NN.. our Master and all our [bothers and sisters in the Order that they may continue to seck you witha their hearts and obtain the flillment of ther rightful desires, Lord hear us Lord graciously hear us. ‘Other intensons (the Chaplain may add some other inten sons, or invite the members fo present their special request fo De prayed for) 6 Lotus pra oral the faithful departed expel for he decesed members ofthe Dominican Fay and partic lary for those who hae been recently called tothe Lod (pm) © God the crestor ad redemer of al the faith rant our dead brothers and sisters and our benefictors fogive- res ofall theesins. Lord hears R. Lord graciously hear us Palm 130 Out ofthe depths lcryto you, © Lord Lord, hear my voice! (let your ears be attentive tothe voice of my pleading Ifyou, O Lord, should mark our guilt, Lord, who would survive? But with you is found forgiveness: forthis we revere you. ‘My soul is waiting fr the Lord, {count on his word. My souls longing forthe Lord _more than watchman for daybreak Let the watchman count on daybreak ‘And Israel on the Lord Because with the Lord is merey And fllness of redemption, Israel indeed he will redeem alts iniquity 6s ternal rest grant to them, © Lord, and et perpetual light shine upon them, Our Father Hail Mary. C. Ourfather Saint Dominic, R. Pry forus CC. In the name ofthe Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spit R. Amen (The meeting continues, with a talon the Rue or any other convenient subject, observation by the President, or any other pertinent business and is concluded wit the Absolution from Faults) ABSOLUTION FROM FAULTS (At the eof the meeting, the Chaplain gives absoltion for transgressions against the Rue in the following marner) 1 confess to Almighty God, to Blessed Mary ever Vir in, to Blessed Dominic, our Father, and to al the Saints, find to you, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in ‘thought, word, deed, and omission, through my fault be seech you, pray for me, C._ May almighty God have merey on you, and forgive you all yoursins; mayhe deliver you from alle, keep and confirm youn every good work and bring you to everlasting ie Amen, 66 CC. Asfarasthe graces and privileges ranted to our Order, com: ‘ited to me and conceded to you, I absolve you fom every transgression ofthe Rule and Constitutions, and ofthe ad ‘monitions of your superior, an from al penances that you may have forgotten and neglected in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ who lives and reigns forever and ever Amen (Bie absolution finished he gies a penance according to this discretion, ‘Then he ads) C. Ourhelp isin the name ofthe Lord R. Who made heaven and earth PAPAL BLESSING Imparted on special occasions such as on (the dayof pro fesion, feastdays, eg. Christmas Easter St, Dominic et.) C. Ourhelpisin the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth . © Lord, save your people |A. And bless your inheritance The Lord be with you And with your spirit C. Lets prays (© Almighty and merciful God, give us help from your holy place, nd graciously hear the prayers of your poople asking for forgiveness oftheir sins inthe humility of thei hears, and waiting for your blessing and your grace o {Kindly extend over them your right hand, and pour forth on them the plenitude of your divine benediction, by ‘hich, enriched with all blessings they may obtain happi- ness and eternal fe “Through Christ our Lord A. Amen CC. May Almighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit bless you, AL Amen NB. Genetal Absolution with Plenary Indulgence Accor ing to the new Church discipline on Indulgences (Apos- tolic Constitution Indulgentisrum Doctrna, January 1, 1967), the “Absolution with Plenary Indulgence” which ‘was traditionally imparted on the Lay Dominicans on spe ial occasions can no longer be given, Nevertheles, a the request ofthe Order, the follow. ing Plenary Indulgences were obtained for the members ‘ofthe Dominican Laity from the Holy See on October 25, 1967, which may be eared provided that They “atleast privately make or renew a promise faith fully to ep their + Ruleors + And full the three general conditions of cones son, communion and prayer + forthe Holy Fathers intentions: + On the day oftheir reception and on the day of their profession; “ + On the following feast days: Christmas, Eas OurLady ofthe Rosary, + St Dominicand the Assumption. In the new Church legislation on Indulgence, par tial indulgence (years and days are no longer specified) is. granted for + every good work + works of mercy + acts ofselédenial + Among the Plenary Indulgences granted (under the usual conditions), a Plenary Indulgence may be gained (everyday and only once a day) forthe following prac + one-halfhour of adoration of BI. Sacrament + one-half hour of meditative eading of the Holy Scripture + the Stations ofthe Cross + the Holy Rosary (five decades) said in common, + Ifsid privately, partial indulgence is granted, ‘TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF ST, DOMINIC DE GUZMAN iow to Make This Triduum Go to Church where the Tridum is held, The sick ‘ay do it inthe homes before a picture of St. Dominic, Bring this booklet and jin inthe prayers and songs. o Make a good confession and receive communion daring the Tridaarn Propagate the devotion to St. Domi relatives and friends mong your ‘TRIDUUM PRAYERS Leader: Inthe name ofthe Father, and ofthe Son, And of the Holy Spirit. Amen, Act of Contrition All: O my God, "Iam heartily sorry for having offended you “and I detest all my sins * because I dread the loss of heaven ‘and the pains of hell, * but most of all” because Ihave offended You, my God, * Who art all ‘good and deserving ofall my love. "I firmly resolve * With the help of Your grace” to confess my sins," to do penance * and to amend my life" Amen Prayer for Everyday All: Lor lt the holiness and teaching of out Father Dom. Inc come to the aid of your Church. May he help us ‘now with his prayers he once inspired people by his preaching, We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ ho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Sprit for: everand ever. Amen 0 Biographical Account for the Fist Day (Reader) Domini, Light ofthe Church While he was still a child, God, for whom the future is no secret, granted a sign that remarkable things were to be hoped from him. His mother saw him ina vision withthe star on his forehead, signifying that he would one day be given to the world sa light for the nations, to give light for those who sitin darkness and in the shadow of death In the ‘outcome, this was proved to bea true prediction (Jordan of ‘Saxony, Libellas 9). His face was always radiant witha cheerfulness which revealed the good conscience he bore within him, “the light of his face never fell to the ground except when he ‘wasstired by feeling of compassion and mercy. ‘Without difcultyhefoundhisway into people's hearts 25 soon as they saw him. Whenever he went, whether he was onthe road with his companions or some house, with his host and the rest ofthe household, or among important ‘people and rulers and prelates, he always overflowed with inspiring words. He had an abundant supply of edifying stories, with which he directed peoples minds tothe love ‘of Christ and to contempt for the worl, Everywhere, in ‘word and in deed, he showed himself to be a man of the Gospel During the daytime nobody was more sociable and happy with his brethren and companions (Jordan of Saxony, 103-4) Leader: Response from the Directory and By-Laws Al: As the Holy Scriptures says: * "Thou shall love the Lord thy God "with thy whole heart, with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind, and with thy whole strength "Through their flfilment * we, the Lay Do sminicans are united with one another * and with our Dominican forebears (n 5.8). Lenders Particular Prayer forthe First Day (0 Father Dominic, Light ofthe Church All: May each of us continually stive to be “one in mind and heart in God” Grant that our misio may be en- ‘ergized by a joyful communio. With yous intercession may ous chapter be itself a Sacred Preaching of Jesus Crist. May we find our joy in the Lord as we serve cach other, Amen, Leader: Pray for the personal, chapter, parochial, nation: ‘wide petition you wish to obtain inthis tridaum through the intercession of St Dominic Pray one our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be. Closing Prayer Leader: God of truth you gave your Church anew ight In the life and preaching of our Father Dominic. Give 1 the help we need to support our preaching by holy and simple lives, We ask this through our Lord Jesus n Charis who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit forever and eve. All: Amen, 9, Dominican Blessing Leader: May God the Father bless us All May God the Son heal us ‘May God the Holy Sprit enlighten us and give us sto se with, eats to hear with, hands to do the work of God with, feet to walk with, and a mouth to preach the word o and the angel of peace to watch ver us andlead usat ast, by our Lor gift to the kingdom. Amen. vation wth, Biographical Account for the Second Day (Reader) Dominic, Dactr af Truth While he was a student at Palencia, there was a severe famine throughout almost the whole of Spain. He was deeply moved by the plight ofthe poos and resolved inthe ‘warmth of his compassion, to do something which would both accord with the Lords counsels and do as much as. posible to remedy the needs of the poor who were dying So he sold the books which he possessed, although be needed them very much, and established an almonry where the poor could fe. (Jordan of Saxony, Libellus, 10) ‘One of those present recorded what he said when he sold even his manuscripts, those manuscripts writen in parchment, annotated with his own hand, which we would 0 much lke to hold in ours ~ “I will not study on dead skins when men are dying of hunger” Ina certain sense he sacrificed the life of his mind inthe face of his neighbors urgent distress (M. H. Vicar, Ste Dominic and His Times, 30) Leader: Response from the Statutes of Fraternities of Lay Dominicans the principal objectives * ofthe contemporary apostolate ofthe Church * we are dedi ‘ated ina special way, * with authentic mercy, "to rem- ‘edying the diferent forms of suffering, "tothe defense “of freedom, *to justice and peace (1.6). Alls Taking into accou Leader: Particular Prayer for the Second Day (0 Father Domini, Doctor of Truth All I: Help us to realize the truth * in what Paul VI said, * "Modern man listens more willingly * to witnesses than to teachers “and when he does listen to teachers May ourassiduous “itis because they are witnesses study of revealed truth, * and the constant reflection ‘on contemporary problems in the light of faith "ead tus to become effective preachers * and doers of the Word of God. ™ [Biographical Account forthe Third Day (Reader) Domini, Tustng Father Invoking the Holy Spirit, brother Dominic called thebrethren together anltold them that hehad decided tosend them out, few as they were. The announcement ofthis sudden dispersal amazed them, but their conf dence in the evident authority which his sanctity gave Jhim made them more prepare to agree to what he sai, ‘because they were hopeful that it woulda ead toa sat isfctory outcome (Jordan of Saxony, Libellus 47) At first he had only a few friars and for the most partthey were simple, uneducated men; yet he divided them up and scattered them throughout the ehurch in such a way that, in the judgment of workdly prudence, Ihe must have seemed to be destroying what he had be gun rather than laying the foundation for something even greater But he backed up everyone he sent with his prayers, and the power of the Lord was with them Leader: Response from the Roman Acta of 1986 on the Laity in the Order of St. Dominic Al: A large crowd of people * cannot effectively carry out together * the kind of work the Church hopes for * from lay people today, "This means that no chapter * should have too many members. * Otherwise i risks, * together witha decline of fervor, * a loosening ofthe ties of friendship * and close collaboration with it. Fraternities which have too many members * should therefore split up * into smaller ones. * To this end sccount should be taken * of the age ofthe candidates ‘nd members, * thei professions, * taste, * particular apostolic preferences and soon. "There could also be family fraternities, *fateenities ofthe sick "and those ‘engaged in health services, "of academics and lawyers, * of persons concerned with justice and peace, * above all featernities of young people, * just as there ae fra temities ofthe eldery Leader: Particular Prayer for Third Day 0 Father Domini, you freely dispensed the wa ters of wisdom All: by sending out the few * who followed your way of is, "Prevent our communities * from becoming lke horded grain that goes bad By the support of your prayers * enable ws to go beyond worldly prudence * and a selfish sense of security * that we may each out boldly * and preach zealously * to men and women, “ belivers and non-believers "the crucified Savior," folly to human wisdom * God (1 Con 1228) FOR THE LAY DOMINICANS First Day: ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART (OF JESUS IN THE HEART OF ALAY DOMINICAN. All: Jesus, * have learned Your lesson of love: " He who loves Me willbe loved by My Father," and We shall go 16 tohim * and establish Our abode in him. * Anxious to see tis promise fulfilled, * come o offer You my love and my heart * that You may dwell in it * rule int,” reign nit," thatitmay always do Your wil,” which wll Ihe mine forever from now on, In this small kingcom ‘of my heart" which I give You without reserve, * You, my deat Jesus, * will he my God, * my friend and my teach Aloo from everything transitory, * 1 shall adore You love You; "I shall make You confidant of my rows, * of my joys," of my desires, * of my fears, * and I shall learn from You * the lessons of lave, * of renunciation and humility that you might teach me. Jesus, * You, io my heart * wil be my all in all things." And 1," out of love for You, * will not be attached to anything; "I shall only bein You, * and ive in You.” Amen, Second Day: RENEWAL OF THE PROFESSION AL: “To the honor of Almighty God, * Father, Son and Holy Spist, * and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, * and of Blessed Domini, * 1. before you, the Religious Promoter of the Fraternity of the Dominican Laity of the Order of Preachers, who represents the Master ‘of Order," do make profession * that [will henceforth live * according to the statutes * of the Dominican Laity ofthe Order of Preachers "until death” “Third Day: PAPAL BLESSING TO BE GIVEN BY THEIR FATHER DIRECTOR (p.67) SALVE REGINA Salve Regina, mater misercordize: vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve, Ad te clamamas, ‘exales ili Hevae, Ad te suspiamus, _gementes et lentes in hac lacrymarum valle, ia ergo advocata nostra illos tos misericordes oculus ad nos converte Et “Jesu benedictum fructum venti ul, nobis post hoc exlium ostende.O clemens,O pia, (0 dulcis Vigo M V. Ora pro nobis, Sancta Dei Genitrix: R._ Utdign’ efciamar promissionibus Christ Oremus. Concede nos fsmilos Domine twos, quaesumus Domine, perpetua mentis et corporis sate gaudere: et sloriosa beatae Maria semper Virginis nt iborar esti et acterna {ntecessione a prac perfru latte, Per Chistumn Dominum nostrum. Amen AMANG SANTO DOMINGO Amang Santo Domingo, na kabanalbanalan Taw kas sandaigdiga, ipinagirivang Iyong kadakilaan, halimbawa ng buhay ‘Sogo ka ng Poong Diyos, gabay nan tanglaw Verses: Paso mong malins tulad sa ristal Sa kalusalhatian ng langit kinintal Binighis ang buhay ng haralitsan rmahaslik bihis ang ‘yong kalooban. ‘Ang katotohana’yiyong pinasikat ss nagdidilim na daigdig sina Liwanag sa malabong pagisip at siyangbatis ng wagas na pagibig “Magalaktayong lahat o Santa Inglesys, Sia'ypinadiriwang sa langitat apa Music and Text Fe Laureano B.Farzon, OP. ‘TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA, How to Make the Triduum Go tothe church where the Triduurn is held The sick may doin their homes before picture of St Catherine of Siena Bring this booklet and join inthe prayers and songs. Make a good confession and receive Holy Communion at least once during the Tridaum, Propagate the devotion to St, Catherine of Siena among your relatives and fiends EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (© SALUTARIS HOSTIA (0 Salutaris Hosta ‘Quae coe pandis ostium. Bella premunt hostla; Da robur fer auxiliam, Unitrinogue Domino, Sit sempiterna gloria Quivitam sine termino, Nobis donet in patria, Amen, ‘TIDUUM PRAYERS Leader: nthe name ofthe Father, and ofthe Son, and of the Holy Spit Amen Leader: ACT OF CONTRITION. All © My God, * Lam heartily sorry for having offended “hee, * and detest ll my sins, * Because | dread the Joss of heaven” andthe pains ofl * bt mos ofl because Ihave ofended Thee, my God, * Who ar all good and deserving ofall my lowe.*Ifimlyreole,* tet the lp of Thy grace, to confess my sins, "to do penance *andtoamend mylif.Amen, (partial indulgence) Leader: PRAYER FOR EVERYDAY {All © God, Who sends the light of trath to those who areinerror in oder to bring them back” the paths of truth and justice, * dpe the darknes of or e tors and let the dawn of resplendent grace * shine forth n our lives. * Lor that we may se ou a 80 * detest our sins and atone for our offenses!" So that, reinstated once more * in Thy fiendship and grace, * we may be worthy to patiipate in Your Passion " and reproduce in or ives * the sorrowful and loving rysteries of Your life. We confess, © Lord, * of hav. inglived in darkness, * strayed through worldly paths” and violated Thy commandments, * But we shall hide in the wounds of Your Crucified Son * and His most precious Blood will wash away our iniquiie,° Assist ‘as with Thy light * to return to the paths of virtue, " with Thy power to overcome temptations, * with Thy help to full the duties of our state of life, and with “Thy grace to do Thy holy will nal things." Inspire us with true contrition for our sins * and unfaling trust in Thy mercy. Inflame our hearts with the fire of Thy love" andlistento the pleas of St. Catherine of Siena," ‘our sweet Mother," who intercedes unceasingly forus. Amen Leader: PRAYER FOR THE FIRST DAY. All: We beseech Thee, © Almighty God, *to let the splen- dor offuth shine over us "so that it may shed its light ‘over our faites, * ou falls, our works and our anxet: {es. Grant through the interession of St. Catherine of Siena, * our sweet Mother, "that inthe frequent flac- ‘uations of fortune, * inthe tempest of temptations, * inthe fears of sickness and poverty that cloud and darken our lives, * we may se in them a design oflove and may rest confidently in the security of Your prom ises* With heartfelt and hopefl prayer *Limplore her protection”... and with her guidance and assistance,” | propose to traverse the road to heaven, to promote a the interests of virtue in my life* to conquer the en «mies of my sou, * to overcome all hardship * and to sincerely aspire fr sanctity. I place in your maternal heart dea St. Catherine," my resolution toleadaholy life, * my exalted desires and aspirations, * and my spir- itual and temporal needs, * which have always been promptly remedied by you." [also entrust to you my frailties and my failures * imperfection which dis- turb and weaken constant effort * in the life of grace * Most sweet mother, pray for our Order .. pray for me". be the intercessor and protector ofthe persons Tove, * of those who rely on me,* of those whom 1 * Remove from my heart allfear,*so that I may not delay in the road to perfec: tion * but may always long forthe sanctity * which my profession and state oflife demand. Amen, ‘ought to guide and correct. Lear: Now as through the intercession of St. Catherine, the special favor you wish to obtain rom this Tridwom. PRAISES TO THE BLESSED TRINITY Leader: Let us praise the Lor in the p Catherine of Siena All: Praised be God the Father, * oh admirable Catherine, “for the power He communicated to you * to defend the Catholic Church. (Our Father. Hail Mary... Glory be crogatves of St all Praised be God the Son, * oh Virgin Catherine, * for the gifts He bestowed upon you * withthe imprinting of His ive wounds. (Our Father. Hail Mary... Glory be All: Praised be God the Holy Spirit, * oh seraphie Cathe- ine, "forthe charity with which He distinguished you * among the souls He loved best. Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be Leadet: FINAL PRAYER FOR EVERYDAY. All: Etemal Majesty! Almighty God! * xy to Thee, my God and my love! * praying Thee in Thy gest pty” to show merey uno the world. Grant wato i ight “to acknowledge him who is Thy Viea inthe parity of fut; “and do Thou also shed'Tylighton bi, * Omy God, that all the word may follow ht, * And since ‘Thou hast chosen him tobe Thy Vea," give him wis doom and a courageous hear * and il him with holy humility. Nevet, © my God will cease to knock a the door of Thy mere,” praying Tee to exalt him and protect him, "and to manifest in him Thy stength. * Let his hear be filled with undaunted courage * that he may burn with pare al hoy desires * allt Thy chart, Thy purty, and Thy sovereign wisdom” shine fort nal his ats * that thus he may dra after hin the entite wold "Enlighten his enemies also," who sow so wickedly resist Thy Holy Spirit and oppose Thy

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