I am saddened, again, by the abuse of the Eucharist in Adoration at Walsingham. This is the second time this has happened to my knowledge, and perhaps this is a regular event. If so, many priests need to read GIRM.
The Rules for Eucharistic Adoration are not new and were underlined by Blessed John Paul II. Many of the odd abuses which happened this weekend follow.
First, Adoration is the main purpose of Exposition. The people are to be at least five feet away from the Monstrance so that the do not touch it. This was not done.
Second, the Monstrance is to be on the altar, and for extended Adoration, on a throne-like structure. Four to six candles must be lit. The first part was not followed because of this odd taking of the Monstrance into the congregation and blessing every one, in a healing ceremony. There is not such thing in GIRM as a healing Adoration and Benediction.
Third, the people were touching the humeral veil.
Four, the priest was not wearing the proper vestments as indicated in GIRM.
Sadly, there is no bishop in this diocese, and has not been for a couple of years. Perhaps this is the reason why there are aberrations.
If this type of thing is happening in your diocese, question it.
