LOW MASSES

Before the Exposition, on the day of the opening, there is nothing in particular ; even requiem masses may be said.

The Exposition once made : lst, Requiem masses are permitted only on Ail Soûls' day, and then the pur pie vestments are used ; 2nd, On iree days, it is proper to say the votive mass of the Blessed Sacrament, with commémorations and prayers required, without Gloria or Credo ; 3rd. At the mass of the day, commémoration of the Blessed Sacrament is made after ail the prayers prescribed by the rubrics, and before that de mandato ; this commémoration is omitted on feasts of I or II class, on the eves of Chrismas, Easter, Pentecost and on Palm Sunday.

The célébrant, when passing before the Exposition altar, kneels, uncovers his head, prostrates himself. covers his head again, rises and leaves.