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The chief elements making up the Eucharistic Prayer may be distinguished in this way: Thanksgiving (expressed especially in the Preface): In which the priest, in the name of the entire holy people, glorifies God the Father and gives thanks for the whole work of salvation or for some special aspect of it that corresponds to the day, festivity, or season. Liturgy of the Word First Reading Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14Thanks be to God. [119] It is appropriate that, before being put into liturgical use, the chair be blessed according to the rite described in the Roman Ritual.[120]. 290. 23. Masses for Various Needs or Masses for Various Circumstances are used in certain situations either as matters arise or at fixed times. [30] Cf. 26: AAS 59 (1967), p. 555; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, nos. 0000008345 00000 n
While the Agnus Dei is sung or said, the deacons or some of the concelebrants may help the principal celebrant break the hosts for Communion, both of the concelebrants and of the people. He faces the people and, with hands joined, says, Offerte vobis pacem (Let us offer each other the sign of peace). Then the priest, extending his hands, greets the people, saying, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). 147. Given at the General Secretariat of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C., on March 19, 2003, the Feast of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. [109] Cf. 237. ARRANGEMENT OF THE SANCTUARY FOR THE SACRED SYNAXIS (EUCHARISTIC ASSEMBLY), 295. Likewise, seats should be arranged in the sanctuary for concelebrating priests as well as for priests who are present for the celebration in choir dress but who are not concelebrating. 43); The gestures of veneration toward the altar and the Book of the Gospels (cf. [140] For blessing objects that are designed for liturgical use in churches, cf. [42], The Prayers and Other Parts Pertaining to the Priest, 30. For his part the principal celebrant, along with the deacon, venerates the altar with a kiss in the usual way. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [89] Cf. 68) with everyone standing. no. Then, standing at the chair or at the altar and facing the people the priest, with hands joined says, Oremus (Let us pray); then, with hands extended, he recites the prayer after Communion. below). 542, 544-545. Then he makes a profound bow before the priest and asks for the blessing, saying in a low voice, Iube, domine, benedicere (Father, give me your blessing). When no deacon is present, a duly instituted acolyte carries the sacred vessels to the credence table and there purifies, wipes, and arranges them in the usual way. 154. Cardinal Re at Mass of Lord's Supper: 'Eucharist is the life and center 157. also Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. 46: AAS 87 (1995), p. 306. Then the minister or the priest says the Entrance Antiphon. 0000005387 00000 n
The dignity of the word of God requires that the church have a place that is suitable for the proclamation of the word and toward which the attention of the whole congregation of the faithful naturally turns during the Liturgy of the Word.[117]. CHAPTER II The Structure of the Mass, Its Elements and Its Parts, 27. 934-944. Also on or close to the altar, there is to be a cross with a figure of Christ crucified. A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. 1176-1185; The Roman Ritual, Order of Christian Funerals, edition typica, 1969. 380. 391. no. 195. [20] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. PDF The Order of Mass - Liturgy Office The rite concludes with the priests absolution, which, however, lacks the efficacy of the Sacrament of Penance. 160. Tertullian, Adversus Marcionem, IV, 9: Corpus Christianorum, Series latina, Turnhout, Belgium, 1953- (hereafter, CCSL), 1, p. 560. 238. Priests who are not able to celebrate or concelebrate Mass; The deacon and others who perform some duty at the Mass; Members of communities at the conventual Mass or community Mass, along with seminarians, and all who are engaged in a retreat or are taking part in a spiritual or pastoral gathering. When the prayer after Communion is concluded, brief announcements to the people may be made, if they are needed. If no lector is present, the priest himself proclaims all the readings and the Psalm, standing at the ambo. Sacred buildings and requisites for divine worship should, moreover, be truly worthy and beautiful and be signs and symbols of heavenly realities. [19] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 3 0 obj
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185. 316. 7. The readings should whenever possible be proclaimed from the ambo or a lectern. 8: AAS 89 (1997), p. 871. 398. 55. The procession bringing the gifts is accompanied by the Offertory chant (cf. It may be used when a Mass has no Preface of its own and on Sundays in Ordinary Time. Once the offerings have been placed on the altar and the accompanying rites completed, the invitation to pray with the priest and the prayer over the offerings conclude the preparation of the gifts and prepare for the Eucharistic Prayer. [73] Cf. An individual priest is, however, permitted to celebrate the Eucharist individually, though not at the same time as a concelebration is taking place in the same church or oratory. After the commingling, the priest quietly says the prayer Domine Iesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God) or Perceptio (Lord Jesus Christ, with faith in your love and mercy). 0000001400 00000 n
1070. [11] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Lk 22:18), natural, and unadulterated, that is, without admixture of extraneous substances. Then he places the chalice on the corporal and covers it with a pall, as appropriate. [72] Cf. The Prayer of the Faithful follows, which may be said even in this form of Mass. In view of the rather broad range of choice among the readings and orations, it is best if Masses for various circumstances be used in moderation, that is, when the occasion truly requires. If only one minister is present at a Mass with a congregation, that minister may exercise several different duties. When he celebrates the Eucharist, therefore, he must serve God and the people with dignity and humility, and by his bearing and by the way he says the divine words he must convey to the faithful the living presence of Christ. It is appropriate that a new ambo be blessed according to the rite described in the Roman Ritual[118] before it is put into liturgical use. <>
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30, 34; cf. For in the readings, as explained by the homily, God speaks to his people,[58] opening up to them the mystery of redemption and salvation, and offering them spiritual nourishment; and Christ himself is present in the midst of the faithful through his word. For priests are ministers of Christs Gospel for all. If a prayer over the people or a solemn formula for the blessing is used, the deacon says, Inclinate vos ad benedictionem (Bow your heads and pray for Gods blessing). These may be used in place of the text corresponding to the reading whenever the Psalm is sung. [134] Cf. Before Mass, the necessary vessels are prepared either at the credence table or on the righthand side of the altar. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. 194. 0000014230 00000 n
This applies to all vessels which hold the hosts, such as the paten, the ciborium, the pyx, the monstrance, and other things of this kind. When the distribution of Communion is finished, the priest himself immediately and completely consumes at the altar any consecrated wine that happens to remain; as for any consecrated hosts that are left, he either consumes them at the altar or carries them to the place designated for the reservation of the Eucharist. 247. MASS AT WHICH ONLY ONE MINISTER PARTICIPATES. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. In the earthly Liturgy, the Church participates, by a foretaste, in that heavenly Liturgy which is celebrated in the holy city of Jerusalem toward which she journeys as a pilgrim, and where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God; and by venerating the memory of the Saints, she hopes one day to have some part and fellowship with them.[132]. Codex Iuris Canonici, can. General Instruction of the Roman Missal - Vatican.va Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 187-193), which he must perform personally. [75] Cf. [120] Cf. Seats for concelebrants should also be prepared there. 2. The norm for reception of Holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States is standing. Exceptions are Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), solemnities, and feasts. It is the competence of the Conferences of Bishops in the first place to prepare and approve an edition of this Roman Missal in the authorized vernacular languages, for use in the regions under their care, once their decisions have been accorded the recognitio of the Apostolic See.[149]. [74] If, however, there is to be a hymn after Communion, the Communion chant should be ended in a timely manner. When the reading is concluded, he says the acclamation Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), and all respond, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). 48, 51; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum, 18 November 1965, no. The vestment proper to the priest celebrant at Mass and other sacred actions directly connected with Mass is, unless otherwise indicated, the chasuble, worn over the alb and stole. Although it has been provided with its own Preface, it may also be used with other Prefaces, especially those that summarize the mystery of salvation, such as the common Prefaces. The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. 297. 28. The celebration of Mass, as the action of Christ and the People of God arrayed hierarchically, is the center of the whole Christian life for the Church both universal and local, as well as for each of the faithful individually. 12: AAS 59 (1967), pp. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Thus St. Augustine says rightly, Singing is for one who loves.[48] There is also the ancient proverb: One who sings well prays twice.. [74] Cf. 158. 0000006676 00000 n
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Laws | Free Full-Text | Transnational Religious Practices as a UNESCO In performing this function the commentator stands in an appropriate place facing the faithful, but not at the ambo. Assists the priest and remains at his side; Ministers at the altar, with the chalice as well as the book; Proclaims the Gospel and, at the direction of the priest celebrant, may preach the homily (cf. 288, 302. MASSES AND PRAYERS FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. The Gloria is intoned by the priest or, if appropriate, by a cantor or by the choir; but it is sung either by everyone together, or by the people alternately with the choir, or by the choir alone. Gospel Acclamation Mass for Our Lady of Sorrows Brian D. Kuzmin : Glory and praise, glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ; to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 387. After a suitable pause, with hands extended he says the collect. endstream
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The custom of reserving seats for private persons, however, is reprehensible. Ps 141 [140]:2, Rev 8:3). The following also exercise a liturgical function: The sacristan, who carefully arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things necessary in the celebration of Mass. If incense is used, the deacon assists the priest when he puts incense in the thurible during the singing of the Alleluia or other chant. They answer, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). Further, the nature of the ministerial priesthood proper to a Bishop and a priest, who offer the Sacrifice in the person of Christ and who preside over the gathering of the holy people, is evident in the form of the rite itself, by reason of the more prominent place and office of the priest. [103] Cf. Moreover, even though manuscripts in the Vatican Library provided material for the emendation of some expressions, they by no means made it possible to inquire into ancient and approved authors farther back than the liturgical commentaries of the Middle Ages. [160] Cf. 153. 0000002152 00000 n
The meaning of the sign demands that the material for the Eucharistic celebration truly have the appearance of food. In this manner the Church, while remaining faithful to her office as teacher of truth safeguarding things old, that is, the deposit of tradition, fulfills at the same time another duty, that of examining and prudently bringing forth things new (cf. 44.
It is a praiseworthy practice that the Book of the Gospels be placed upon the altar. Should, however, a good reason arise, (e.g., a large number of concelebrants or a lack of vestments), concelebrants other than the principal celebrant may omit the chasuble and simply wear the stole over the alb. 3d: AAS 59 (1967), p. 542. trailer
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Once the prayer after Communion has been said, the deacon makes brief announcements to the people, if indeed any need to be made, unless the priest prefers to do this himself. 150. 152. 357. The people say the acclamation, Gloria tibi, Domine (Glory to you, Lord). 107), the distribution of Holy Communion under both kinds (cf. At the Funeral Mass there should, as a rule, be a short homily, but never a eulogy of any kind. He may also carry out the preparation of the chalice at the credence table. The priest then invites the people to pray, saying, with hands joined, Oremus (Let us pray). On more solemn days, sacred vestments may be used that are festive, that is, more precious, even if not of the color of the day. 272. 197. 321. endobj
[61] Cf. 95. 226. The chair of the priest celebrant must signify his office of presiding over the gathering and of directing the prayer. [60] Cf. Among the parts assigned to the priest, the foremost is the Eucharistic Prayer, which is the high point of the entire celebration. A common posture, to be observed by all participants, is a sign of the unity of the members of the Christian community gathered for the sacred Liturgy: it both expresses and fosters the intention and spiritual attitude of the participants. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Directories or pastoral instructions that the Conferences of Bishops judge useful may, with the prior recognitio of the Apostolic See, be included in The Roman Missal at an appropriate place. no. 199. 393. Rose may be used, where it is the practice, on Gaudete Sunday (Third Sunday of Advent) and on Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent). 4. Either in the sanctuary, apart from the altar of celebration, in a form and place more appropriate, not excluding on an old altar no longer used for celebration (cf. 243. A priest who concelebrates with the Bishop or his delegate at a Synod or pastoral visitation, or concelebrates on the occasion of a meeting of priests, may celebrate Mass again for the benefit of the faithful. A bow signifies reverence and honor shown to the persons themselves or to the signs that represent them. With him lies responsibility above all for fostering the spirit of the sacred Liturgy in the priests, deacons, and faithful. [128] Cf. Council of Trent, session 21, Doctrina de communione sub utraque specie et parvulorum, chapter 2: Denz-Schn, 1725-1728. In the Church, which is the Body of Christ, not all members have the same office. If the vessels are purified at the altar, they are carried to the credence table by a minister. If, however, the Son is mentioned at the end of this prayer, the conclusion is, Qui vivit et regnat in saecula saeculorum (Who lives and reigns forever and ever). 71. The Roman Missal and the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good During the singing of the Alleluia or other chant, if incense is used, the priest puts some into the thurible and blesses it. He then incenses the Blessed Sacrament while Tantum Ergo Sacramentum or another Eucharistic song is sung. It is a people called to bring to God the prayers of the entire human family, a people giving thanks in Christ for the mystery of salvation by offering his Sacrifice. PDF PROCESSION OF HOLY OILS INTO THE PARISH CHURCH - Roman Catholic Diocese 291). Ornamentation on vestments should, moreover, consist of figures, that is, of images or symbols, that evoke sacred use, avoiding thereby anything unbecoming. %PDF-1.7
85. There is always only one collect used in a Mass. The Conference of Bishops will be the judge in this matter.[139]. The Ceremonial of Bishops sets the context in no. It should be an exposition of some aspect of the readings from Sacred Scripture or of another text from the Ordinary or from the Proper of the Mass of the day and should take into account both the mystery being celebrated and the particular needs of the listeners.[64]. The cope is worn by the priest in processions and other sacred actions, in keeping with the rubrics proper to each rite. III. The rites preceding the Liturgy of the Word, namely the Entrance, Greeting, Act of Penitence, Kyrie, Gloria, and collect, have the character of a beginning, introduction, and preparation. The purpose of a variety in the color of the sacred vestments is to give effective expression even outwardly to the specific character of the mysteries of faith being celebrated and to a sense of Christian lifes passage through the course of the liturgical year. If not sung, it is to be recited either by all together or by two parts of the congregation responding one to the other. What is the Mass? Though holy in its origin, this people nevertheless grows continually in holiness by its conscious, active, and fruitful participation in the mystery of the Eucharist.[10].