Holy Thursday Mass Rubrics. A Liturgical Meditation on and for the Triduum. HE OFFICIAL rubrics for sung Masses were printed in the Vatican Press Graduale 1908.
The Reception of the Holy Oils Blessed at the Chrism Mass It is appropriate that the oil of the sick the oil of catechumens and the holy chrism which are blessed by the bishop during the Chrism Mass be presented to and received by the local parish community. This rubric does not apply to Holy Thursday during a global pandemic emergency. Holy Thursday Easter Triduum.
Hence the expression private Mass is to be avoided.
The Mass with the divine office constitutes the highest expression of Christian worship. Im familiar with these rules as my personal copy was scanned in 2008 by the CMAA on its 100th birthdaythe very first time this 940-page masterpiece was posted to the internet. Instead after the homily Mass will continue as usual with the Universal Prayer. He also establishes the special priesthood for his disciples which is distinct from the priesthood of all believers.
