Benedict XVI will celebrate Mass to close the priesthood - on Friday morning, June 11, in St. Peter's Square - the chalice used by St. John Mary Vianney, which is preserved in the parish of Cure of Ars. He reports the master of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, Monsignor Guido Marini, anticipating that the Eucharist is the highest number of celebrants - are expected to fifteen thousand - ever took place in Rome. Because of the extraordinary circumstances, the celebration also includes other special features. First, the Rite of holy water, as an act of penance: Four Cardinals concelebrated with the Pope will unite to sprinkle the congregation. He thought about this ritual - said Monsignor Marini - considering the solemnity of the Sacred Heart and the reference to the blood and water flowed from the heart of the Lord for the salvation of the world, but also for taking the theme of purification, in which several circumstances, the Pope is returned recently.
Secondly, after the homily, the priests renew their priestly promises, as in the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass. In addition, after the celebration, before the final blessing, the Pope renewed the act of entrustment and consecration of priests to the Virgin Mary, according to the formula used during the recent pilgrimage to Fatima. The act will be conducted before the original of the Madonna Salus Populi Romani, because of special significance that this image of Mary was in Rome. Fourth and final special feature: a large tapestry with the image of the Curé d'Ars will be located at the central balcony of the Basilica. St. John Vianney was the center of Priesthood and on this occasion will be proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI patron of all priests.
In preparation for the final Mass on the evening of Thursday 10th, starting at 21.30, the Pope will preside at a prayer vigil, which will be preceded by an hour of meditation and reflection organized by the Congregation for the Clergy. The program includes the arrival of Benedict XVI's popemobile, welcomed by singing Tu es Petrus and welcomed Cardinal Hummes, prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy. The liturgical greeting the Pope with the following prayer and the reading of a Gospel passage will introduce the applications by five priests, which will alternate responses of Benedict XVI. The singing of the Pater noster then follow the procession with the Blessed Sacrament, which will enter the square from the bronze door of the Vatican basilica.
The processional canopy - preceded by two Swiss Guards - is supported by eight men of the association Saints Peter and Paul, while twelve students bring the torches. The liturgical service is entrusted to the Pontifical Scots College.
After exposure of the Blessed Sacrament and a moment of silent adoration, the Pope will recite the prayer of Priesthood.
Finally the hymn Tantum ergo precede the blessing of the Eucharist followed by the final song Salve Regina that will accompany the release of the Pope, at around 22.30, through the door center of the basilica.
Friday morning at 10, the mass, which is also provided for meaningful participation by the faithful. For this he ordered that about four hundred priests and deacons, provide for the distribution of communion. Previously, from 9:10 am to 9:40 am, songs and music are performed, in order to have everyone in an atmosphere of meditation and prayer. Before the celebration, in various languages \u200b\u200bwill be advised to help those present to share in a careful and dignified as possible.
Benedict XVI will take place with the Popemobile joining the procession of cardinals concelebrated and exit the square at the end della messa, sempre in papamobile. Svolgeranno il servizio liturgico i seminaristi dei rogazionisti del Cuore di Gesù, considerando il loro specifico carisma vocazionale.
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