The Litany of the Saints on Holy Saturday
Stephen A. van Dijk
Everybody who knows the ABC of history Roman liturgy has undoubtedly heard story about fourteenth-century dean Tongres, Ralph van der Beke (de Rivo). His education in matters ecclesiastical had been splendid; his zeal for reform Church was fervent and sincere; he especially devoted to a revival time problems which raised are accepted as being greatest importance. But this is not whole story. Ralph's life does lack certain note comigue often of. weaknesses: one them whole-hearted aversion Friars Minor, century before occasioned liturgical Church, consequences saw every day simply did like. Until someone checked personal connections with friars influence underwent from those Italians, who, under show Eternal City, hid their jealousy selfinterest disputed everything concerning papal court at Avignon, it difficult decide whether could stand because or friars. All same, whatever they did, always wrong, most flattering thing find heart that singularem usum cum regula servant singulari , though were crime follow customs pope nothing but praiseworthy keep bishop Liège Lyons, even abbot Cluny Montecassino.
The Journal of Ecclesiastical History