On memorials of Saints, the collect proper to the day is used or, if none is available, one from an appropriate Common. 2 0 obj Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. %%EOF There the deacon, with hands joined, greets the people, saying, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). 2 0 obj [34] Cf. The Lord be with you. A sacred silence may now be observed for some period of time, or a Psalm or another canticle of praise or a hymn may be sung (cf. 14. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. It is particularly appropriate that he should place the Book of the Gospels on the altar, after which, together with the priest, he venerates the altar with a kiss. 35:3. 40-41, 47-48, 61-64, 74, 86-88). 2: AAS 65 (1973), pp. 361. [60], 57. The following are incensed with three swings of the thurible: the Most Blessed Sacrament, a relic of the Holy Cross and images of the Lord exposed for public veneration, the offerings for the sacrifice of the Mass, the altar cross, the Book of the Gospels, the Paschal Candle, the priest, and the people. [122] Cf. 194-198), which he must exercise personally. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The people, uniting themselves to this entreaty, make the prayer their own with the acclamation, Amen. 2. 196. During Lent, in place of the Alleluia, the verse before the Gospel is sung, as indicated in the Lectionary. 335. The singing is continued for as long as the Sacrament is being administered to the faithful. It should be borne in mind that the primary purpose of the translation of the texts is not with a view to meditation, but rather that they be proclaimed or sung during an actual celebration. 75. He says only the part of the institution narrative related to the consecration of the chalice, without being obliged to consecrate the bread again. 0000011439 00000 n 26: AAS 59 (1967), p. 555. In texts that are to be spoken in a loud and clear voice, whether by the priest or the deacon, or by the lector, or by all, the tone of voice should correspond to the genre of the text itself, that is, depending upon whether it is a reading, a prayer, a commentary, an acclamation, or a sung text; the tone should also be suited to the form of celebration and to the solemnity of the gathering. 9: AAS 59 (1967), p. 547. 369. 371. As he continues, Sursum corda (Lift up your hearts), he raises his hands. Although such Masses do not have a special form of celebration, it is nevertheless most proper that they be celebrated with singing, especially with the full participation of all members of the community, whether of religious or of canons. 39. Besides violet, white or black vestments may be worn at funeral services and at other Offices and Masses for the Dead in the dioceses of the United States of America. [61] Hence, it is preferable to maintain the arrangement of the biblical readings, by which light is shed on the unity of both Testaments and of salvation history. Before Communion is given to the minister, the Communion Antiphon is said by the minister or by the priest himself. The use of such readings is not to be insisted upon, unless a pastoral reason suggests it. 2, 5, 6; Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops, Christus Dominus, 28 October 1965, no. An acclamation of this kind constitutes a rite or act in itself, by which the assembly of the faithful welcomes and greets the Lord who is about to speak to it in the Gospel and professes its faith by means of the chant. The option chosen may change from year to . [163] Cf. 208. Then the cantor, the lector, or another person announces the intentions from the ambo or from some other suitable place while facing the people, who take their part by responding in supplication. The priest then invites the people to pray, saying, with hands joined, Oremus (Let us pray). The Conference of Bishops will be the judge in this matter.[139]. Upon reaching the altar, the lector makes a profound bow with the others. Language should be used that can be grasped by the faithful and that is suitable for public proclamation, while maintaining those characteristics that are proper to the different ways of speaking used in the biblical books. [138] Cf. 93. 48; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. The stole is worn by the priest around his neck and hanging down in front. He may also announce the intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful and, in the absence of a psalmist, proclaim the Psalm between the readings. So, we are invited to obtain the "joy of His pardon with repentance and with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and to begin a spiritual recovery with hearts open more to God . For memorials of Saints, unless strictly proper readings are given, the readings assigned for the weekday are customarily used. Council of Trent, session 21, Doctrina de communione sub utraque specie et parvulorum, 16 July 1562, chapters 1-3: Denz-Schn, 1725-1729. He is preceded by a thurifer, carrying a thurible with smoking incense, and by servers with lighted candles. The Requisites for the Celebration of Mass, I. Although it is not always necessary (e.g., in weekday Masses) to sing all the texts that are of themselves meant to be sung, every care should be taken that singing by the ministers and the people is not absent in celebrations that occur on Sundays and on holy days of obligation. At the end, the people make the acclamation, Quia tuum est regnum (For the kingdom). After the Eucharistic Prayer is concluded, the priest, with hands joined, says the introduction to the Lords Prayer. After the Sanctus, the priest concelebrants continue the Eucharistic Prayer in the way described below. 54. 128. Then the acolyte incenses the priest and the people. [116] Cf. Gold- or silver-colored vestments may be worn on more solemn occasions in the dioceses of the United States of America. Each communicant drinks a little from the chalice, hands it back to the minister, and then withdraws; the minister wipes the rim of the chalice with the purificator. 376. [156] Cf. [48] St. Augustine of Hippo, Sermo 336, 1: Patrologiae cursus completus: Series latina, J. P. Migne, editor, Paris, 1844-1855 (hereafter, PL), 38, 1472. 261. <> 192. 156. nos. 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. 6. I. Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass II. 41. In the celebration of the Mass with a congregation, the readings are always proclaimed from the ambo. Its riches are of benefit to the universal Church, so that were they to be lost, the Church would be seriously harmed. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 268. 281. 46: AAS 87 (1995), p. 306. Ps 141 [140]:2, Rev 8:3). 375. 33). In more solemn celebrations, as the occasion suggests, a Bishop may impart a blessing to the people with the Book of the Gospels. nos. The offerings are then brought forward. particularly Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 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. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 697-704; The Roman Pontifical, Rites of Ordination of a Bishop, of Priests, and of Deacons, editio typica altera, 1989, no. In addition, the priest bows slightly as he speaks the words of the Lord at the consecration. 235. 307. When the Alleluia is begun, all rise, except for a Bishop, who puts incense into the thurible without saying anything and blesses the deacon or, if there is no deacon, the concelebrant who is to proclaim the Gospel. 130. 154. 59. [125], The one tabernacle should be immovable, be made of solid and inviolable material that is not transparent, and be locked in such a way that the danger of profanation is prevented to the greatest extent possible. With the concelebrants and the people he continues, saying the Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy). 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 565. 36 3. A genuflection, made by bending the right knee to the ground, signifies adoration, and therefore it is reserved for the Most Blessed Sacrament, as well as for the Holy Cross from the solemn adoration during the liturgical celebration on Good Friday until the beginning of the Easter Vigil. 0000003488 00000 n <> He proceeds to the ambo, carrying the book slightly elevated. Council of Trent, session 21, Doctrina de communione sub utraque specie et parvulorum, chapter 2: Denz-Schn, 1725-1728. The verses are taken from the Lectionary or the Gradual. nos. 240. (Paris, 1941-), p. 62; Statuta Concilii Hipponensis Breviata, 21: CCSL 149, p. 39. 288, 302. In the choice of materials for church appointments there should be a concern for genuineness of materials and an intent to foster the instruction of the faithful and the dignity of the entire sacred place. It is not merely a meal which reminds us of the Last Supper, or a Passion play which helps recall Good Friday, or a Sunrise Service which celebrates the Lord's Resurrection. In addition, the Lectionary has a special selection of texts from Sacred Scripture for Ritual Masses into which certain Sacraments or Sacramentals are incorporated, or for Masses that are celebrated for certain needs. 283), so that even by means of the signs Communion will stand out more clearly as a participation in the sacrifice actually being celebrated.[73]. These may be used in place of the text corresponding to the reading whenever the Psalm is sung. During the more important seasons of the year, however, the proper seasonal orations appointed for each weekday in the Missal already make provision for this. CHAPTER I The Importance and Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration, 16. 0000003369 00000 n The entire congregation remains seated and listens but, as a rule, takes part by singing the response, except when the Psalm is sung straight through without a response. Before Mass, the necessary vessels are prepared either at the credence table or on the righthand side of the altar. startxref 47; cf. xj0d[qb!ftsC It is preferable that the responsorial Psalm be sung, at least as far as the peoples response is concerned. The Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), practiced in one form or another for over 1500 years by an ever-increasing number of peoples and nations and in possession of a . For celebrations where it is prescribed, the Gloria is either sung or said (cf. Once these proposals have been duly approved by the Apostolic See, experiments should be carried out for specified periods and at specified places. 239. It may be used when a Mass has no Preface of its own and on Sundays in Ordinary Time. 229. 0000007648 00000 n 5). 22 of the Masses for Various Needs) should be celebrated with violet vestments as an appropriate liturgical observance for this day. 337-341) for the priest, the deacon, and other ministers are to be prepared according to the various forms of celebration: For the priest: the alb, the stole, and the chasuble; For the deacon: the alb, the stole, and the dalmatic; the dalmatic may be omitted, however, either out of necessity or on account of a lesser degree of solemnity; For the other ministers: albs or other lawfully approved attire.[96]. [109] Cf. In a special way, care must be taken that the liturgical books, particularly the Book of the Gospels and the Lectionary, which are intended for the proclamation of the word of God and hence enjoy special veneration, really serve in a liturgical action as signs and symbols of heavenly realities and hence are truly worthy, dignified, and beautiful. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops, Christus Dominus, no. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 202. 243. These readings should be followed strictly. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. The Roman Rite constitutes a notable and precious part of the liturgical treasure and patrimony of the Catholic Church. If a deacon is present at any celebration of Mass, he should exercise his office. 21; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 148. 86. 328. 73). 22. Ks7:Kw7TK_de}7+=,\,1wS\\ gg5M:iA!2s:gmN. 31 (in Time of War or Conflict), no. 78. 265. Then one after another the concelebrants come to the middle of the altar, genuflect, and reverently take the Body of Christ from the altar. 206. [120] Cf. After the greeting of the people, the priest, the deacon, or a lay minister may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. [22] In it is found the high point both of the action by which God sanctifies the world in Christ and of the worship that the human race offers to the Father, adoring him through Christ, the Son of God, in the Holy Spirit. 135. 280. 22. After the prayer over the offerings has been said by the principal celebrant, the concelebrants approach the altar and stand around it, but in such a way that they do not obstruct the execution of the rites and that the sacred action may be seen clearly by the faithful. 56; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. Rather, such instances should be addressed pastorally, by providing the faithful with proper catechesis on the reasons for this norm. This may require that parishes do some preliminary planning for this to successfully happen. 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. [24] Furthermore, the other sacred actions and all the activities of the Christian life are bound up with it, flow from it, and are ordered to it. 0000008636 00000 n Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The priest then takes the host and breaks it over the paten. The candles and the cross adorned with a figure of Christ crucified may also be carried in the Entrance Procession. 210-251). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, nos. 258. 5; Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [14] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. nos. And all pray in silence with the Priest for a while. Thus the best place for the chair is in a position facing the people at the head of the sanctuary, unless the design of the building or other circumstances impede this: for example, if the great distance would interfere with communication between the priest and the gathered assembly, or if the tabernacle is in the center behind the altar. [105], 282. The faithful do the same, praying silently. 548-549. 12: AAS 59 (1967), pp. The paten is usually wiped clean with the purificator. The concelebrants who are nearer the principal celebrant receive the sign of peace from him before the deacon does. Unless the good of the Christian faithful requires or suggests otherwise, concelebration is also recommended at. Since, indeed, a variety of options is provided for the different parts of the Mass, it is necessary for the deacon, the lectors, the psalmist, the cantor, the commentator, and the choir to be completely sure before the celebration about those texts for which each is responsible is to be used and that nothing be improvised. 7. These prayers are addressed to God in the name of the entire holy people and all present, by the priest who presides over the assembly in the person of Christ. [126] Cf. From the Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) up to and including the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel), the principal celebrant alone makes the gestures, while all the concelebrants speak everything together, in this manner: The Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Qui pridie (The day before he suffered) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; While speaking the words of the Lord, each extends his right hand toward the bread and toward the chalice, if this seems appropriate; as the host and the chalice are shown, however, they look toward them and afterwards bow profoundly; The Unde et memores (Father, we celebrate the memory) and the Supra quae (Look with favor) with hands extended; From the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel) up to and including the words ex hac altaris participatione (as we receive from this altar), they bow with hands joined; then they stand upright and cross themselves at the words omni benedictione et gratia repleamur (let us be filled with every grace and blessing).

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