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Second Vatican Council, The Rites of the Catholic Church, Volume I (Third edition). Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1990.

Second Vatican Council, The Rites. Volume 2. Revised Edition. Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, A Pueblo Book, 1990.

The Liturgy Documents: A Parish Resource. 3rd Edition. Liturgy Training Publications, 2000.

The Liturgy Documents: A Parish Resource. Volume 2. Chicago Training Publications, 2000. 

ICEL. Documents on the Liturgy 1963-1979. The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN 56321. 1982.

Canon Law Society of America. New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law.  Paulist Press, 2000 Mcarthur Boulevard, Mahwah, N.J. 07430. 2000.

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APOSTOLIC LETTER
Mane Nobiscum Domine

John Paul II
To The Bishops, Clergy and Faithful
for The Year of The Eucharist

OCTOBER 2004–OCTOBER 2005

 INTRODUCTION

1. “Stay with us, Lord, for it is almost evening” (cf. Lk 24:29). This was the insistent invitation that the two disciples journeying to Emmaus on the evening of the day of the resurrection addressed to the Wayfarer who had accompanied them on their journey. Weighed down with sadness, they never imagined that this stranger was none other than their Master, risen from the dead. Yet they felt their hearts burning within them (cf. v. 32) as he spoke to them and “explained” the Scriptures. The light of the Word unlocked the hardness of their hearts and “opened their eyes” (cf. v. 31). Amid the shadows of the passing day and the darkness that clouded their spirit, the Wayfarer brought a ray of light which rekindled their hope and led their hearts to yearn for the fullness of light. “Stay with us”, they pleaded. And he agreed. Soon afterwards, Jesus' face would disappear, yet the Master would “stay” with them, hidden in the “breaking of the bread” which had opened their eyes to recognize him.
 

CARTA APOSTÓLICA
Mane Nobiscum Domine

Juan Pablo II
Al Episcopado, Al Clero Y A Los Fieles
Para El Año De La Eucaristía

OCTUBRE 2004–OCTUBRE 2005 

INTRODUCCIÓN

1. «Quédate con nosotros, Señor, porque atardece y el día va de caída» (cf.Lc 24,29). Ésta fue la invitación apremiante que, la tarde misma del día de la resurrección, los dos discípulos que se dirigían hacia Emaús hicieron al Caminante que a lo largo del trayecto se había unido a ellos. Abrumados por tristes pensamientos, no se imaginaban que aquel desconocido fuera precisamente su Maestro, ya resucitado. No obstante, habían experimentado cómo «ardía» su corazón (cf. ibíd. 32) mientras él les hablaba «explicando» las Escrituras. La luz de la Palabra ablandaba la dureza de su corazón y «se les abrieron los ojos» (cf. ibíd. 31). Entre la penumbra del crepúsculo y el ánimo sombrío que les embargaba, aquel Caminante era un rayo de luz que despertaba la esperanza y abría su espíritu al deseo de la plena luz. «Quédate con nosotros», suplicaron, y Él aceptó. Poco después el rostro de Jesús desaparecería, pero el Maestro se había quedado veladamente en el «pan partido», ante el cual se habían abierto sus ojos.

 

   
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