[44] Thus, while the priest is speaking these texts, there should be no other prayers or singing, and the organ or other musical instruments should be silent. Even if it is sometimes not possible to have the presence and active participation of the faithful, which bring out more plainly the ecclesial nature of the celebration,[29] the Eucharistic Celebration always retains its efficacy and dignity because it is the action of Christ and the Church, in which the priest fulfills his own principal office and always acts for the peoples salvation. 274. The Creed is not said. 237. After the Prayer of the Faithful, while the priest remains at the chair, the deacon prepares the altar, assisted by the acolyte, but it is the deacons place to take care of the sacred vessels himself. At a Mass celebrated by the Bishop or at which he presides without celebrating the Eucharist, the norms found in the Caeremoniale Episcoporum should be observed. As regards chalices and other vessels that are intended to serve as receptacles for the Blood of the Lord, they are to have bowls of nonabsorbent material. What is the Mass? Next, he hands the priest the paten with the bread to be consecrated, pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying quietly, Per huius aquae (By the mystery of this water), and after this presents the chalice to the priest. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no 92: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for a Blessing on the Occasion of the Installation of a New Ambo, nos. Then the priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer. As for the sign of peace to be given, the manner is to be established by Conferences of Bishops in accordance with the culture and customs of the peoples. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for a Blessing on the Occasion of the Installation of a New Cathedra or Presidential Chair, nos. Since the Eucharistic Celebration is the Paschal Banquet, it is desirable that in keeping with the Lords command, his Body and Blood should be received as spiritual food by the faithful who are properly disposed. 56: AAS 56 (1964), p. 890. [134] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. Then he takes the chalice, saying quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life), and reverently receives the Blood of Christ. It is not, however, allowed to celebrate as Votive Masses, those that refer to mysteries related to events in the life of the Lord or of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with the exception of the Mass of the Immaculate Conception, since their celebration is an integral part of the unfolding of the liturgical year. 330. 0000012632 00000 n
The previous Roman Missal(Sacramentary)seemed to indicate that the stripping of the altar followed immediately, whereas the current Roman Missal notes,"At an appropriate time" the altar is stripped (EM, no. [152] Cf. nos. 395-399 are to be observed.
Laws | Free Full-Text | Transnational Religious Practices as a UNESCO In promoting this dignity, the beauty of the sacred place, of music, and of art should contribute as greatly as possible. 139-146) is carried out by the principal celebrant, while the other concelebrants remain at their places. A brief period of silence may precede the prayer, unless this has been already observed immediately after Communion. 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. 327. 55. A bow of the body, that is to say a profound bow, is made to the altar; during the prayers Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and In spiritu humilitatis (Lord God, we ask you to receive); in the Creed at the words Et incarnatus est (by the power of the Holy Spirit . Afterwards, all rise, and the Alleluia or other chant is sung as required by the liturgical season (cf. 1 0 obj
The practice is to be kept of building a sacrarium in the sacristy, into which is poured the water from the purification of sacred vessels and linens (cf. no. It is fitting that the beauty and nobility of each vestment derive not from abundance of overly lavish ornamentation, but rather from the material that is used and from the design. 82. 54: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; cf. Then, while he says the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) with the minister, the priest breaks the host over the paten. H\j0l/J[0bR[c"o?*3KHIr$0&v{0 pXgvfz y\;ef8 Gloria a Dios en el cielo, y en la tierra paz a los hombres que ama el Seor. The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. [102] Cf. When they reach the sanctuary, the priest, the deacon, and the ministers reverence the altar with a profound bow. They should not be in the deacons way whenever he needs to go to the altar to perform his ministry. After the intentions, the priest, with hands extended, concludes the petitions with a prayer. 1070. The Communion chant begins while the priest is receiving the Sacrament (cf. 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. The Introductory Rites . 258. During Mass, three genuflections are made by the priest celebrant: namely, after the showing of the host, after the showing of the chalice, and before Communion. 199. [11] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 326 views, 12 likes, 3 loves, 9 comments, 11 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Parroquia de Santiago Apstol, Ayahualulco, Ver. [24] Cf. 280. 0000003369 00000 n
3. 5. At Massthat is, the Lords Supperthe People of God is called together, with a priest presiding and acting in the person of Christ, to celebrate the memorial of the Lord, the Eucharistic Sacrifice. 276-277). 7, 47; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. 392. 984-1031. When a choice is allowed between alternative texts, whether they are fixed or optional, attention must be paid to what is in the best interests of those taking part, whether it is a matter of using the easier text or one more appropriate in a given group, or of repeating or setting aside a text that is assigned as proper to some particular celebration while being optional for another,[143] as pastoral advantage may suggest. no. The diocesan Bishop, who is to be regarded as the high priest of his flock, and from whom the life in Christ of the faithful under his care in a certain sense derives and upon whom it depends,[148] must promote, regulate, and be vigilant over the liturgical life in his diocese. [86] Cf. Sacred buildings and requisites for divine worship should, moreover, be truly worthy and beautiful and be signs and symbols of heavenly realities. The Creed is not said" (EM, no. 33. It is a praiseworthy practice to cover the chalice with a veil, which may be either the color of the day or white. 0000012732 00000 n
91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 238. THE ORDER OF MASS. In the procession to the altar, the acolyte may carry the cross, walking between two ministers with lighted candles. In addition, certain adaptations are indicated in the proper place in the Missal and pertain respectively to the diocesan Bishop or to the Conference of Bishops, in accord with the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy[35] (cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. This invocation accompanies the fraction and, for this reason, may be repeated as many times as necessary until the rite has reached its conclusion, the last time ending with the words dona nobis pacem (grant us peace). [157] Cf. 68) with everyone standing. The Creed is to be sung or said by the priest together with the people on Sundays and solemnities. 26-27; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 174. If, however, required by some real need or pastoral advantage, according to the judgment of the rector of the church or the priest celebrant himself, a Mass corresponding to such a need or advantage may be used in a celebration with a congregation. The concelebrants approach the altar one after another or, if two chalices are used, two by two. 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. The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. Acclamation: In which the whole congregation, joining with the heavenly powers, sings the Sanctus. 15; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, nos. If, however, the minister does not receive Communion, the priest, after genuflecting, takes the host and, facing the altar, says quietly the Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy) and the Corpus Christi custodiat (May the Body of Christ bring) and then receives the Body of Christ. 0000001624 00000 n
365), he selects a Eucharistic Prayer from those found in The Roman Missal or approved by the Apostolic See. 388. For following the publication first of the Sacramentary known as the Gregorian in 1571, critical editions of other ancient Roman and Ambrosian Sacramentaries were published, often in book form, as were ancient Hispanic and Gallican liturgical books which brought to light numerous prayers of no slight spiritual excellence that had previously been unknown. On reaching the altar, the concelebrants and the principal celebrant, after making a profound bow, venerate the altar with a kiss, then go to their designated seats. 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.
Holy Thursday Evening Mass of The Lord'S Supper: Prayers and Readings 1176-1185; The Roman Ritual, Order of Christian Funerals, edition typica, 1969. If Communion is given only under the species of bread, the priest raises the host slightly and shows it to each, saying, Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ). Lastly, if incense is used, he assists the priest in putting some into the thurible and in incensing the cross and the altar. 142. 342. 0000013961 00000 n
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. It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful. Mass should not be celebrated without a minister or at least one of the faithful, except for a just and reasonable cause. 105. 340. 87. [92] Cf. It is up to the Conferences of Bishops to provide for the translations of the biblical texts used in the celebration of Mass, exercising special care in this. 57: AAS 59 (1967), p. 569; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, edition typica, 1973, no. Above all, they should instruct the Christian faithful that the Catholic faith teaches that Christ, whole and entire, and the true Sacrament, is received even under only one species, and consequently that as far as the effects are concerned, those who receive under only one species are not deprived of any of the grace that is necessary for salvation.[106]. The most likely time this would occur is at the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. 168. 125. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. The priest purifies the chalice at the credence table or at the altar. If a deacon is present at any celebration of Mass, he should exercise his office. "+~d|)]rLH"F(> NazYvMpCTLPGf5To6o\uO[X g*\s~86T3U97)yPb6Zpbn,O>
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543, 547. During the procession to the altar, the Entrance chant takes place (cf. [156] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Throughout the ages, the Roman Rite has not only preserved the liturgical usages that arose in the city of Rome, but has also in a deep, organic, and harmonious way incorporated into itself certain other usages derived from the customs and culture of different peoples and of various particular Churches of both West and East, so that in this way, the Roman Rite has acquired a certain supraregional character. In this case the principal celebrant receives Communion under both kinds in the usual way (cf. [60], 57. 9: AAS 66 (1974), pp. 361. For feasts, on the other hand, two readings are assigned. If Communion from the chalice is carried out by intinction, each communicant, holding a communion-plate under the chin, approaches the priest who holds a vessel with the sacred particles, a minister standing at his side and holding the chalice. Then the priest says the prayer which is customarily known as the collect and through which the character of the celebration is expressed. It is appropriate that the commemoration of the living (the Memento) and the Communicantes (In union with the whole Church) be assigned to one or other of the concelebrating priests, who then speaks these prayers aloud, with hands extended. Pius XII, Encyclical Letter Humani generis, 12 August 1950: Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Commentarium Officiale (Vatican City; hereafter, AAS), 42 (1950), pp. 59. 143. Then holding it in their right hand, with the left hand placed below, they return to their places. It is fitting that there be a cantor or a choir director to lead and sustain the peoples singing. Upon reaching the altar, the lector makes a profound bow with the others. 166. If, however, the Bishop is celebrating outside his own diocese, after the words Papa nostro N. (N., our Pope), he adds, et me indigno famulo tuo, et fratre meo N., Episcopo huius Ecclesiae N. (me, your unworthy servant, and my brother N., the Bishop of this Church of N.). 919-929. [33] In celebrations at which the Bishop presides, and especially in the celebration of the Eucharist led by the Bishop himself with the presbyterate, the deacons, and the people taking part, the mystery of the Church is revealed. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554. [137] Cf. Seats for concelebrants should also be prepared there. The priest may give the sign of peace to the ministers but always remains within the sanctuary, so as not to disturb the celebration. 247. 0000008345 00000 n
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After the recitation of the Creed, the priest, standing at the chair with hands joined, by means of a brief introduction invites the faithful to participate in the Prayer of the Faithful. After the priests Communion, the deacon receives Communion under both kinds from the priest himself and then assists the priest in distributing Communion to the people. 59.
A WALK THROUGH THE MASS: A STEP-BY-STEP EXPLANATION - 1 Holy Spirit With him lies responsibility above all for fostering the spirit of the sacred Liturgy in the priests, deacons, and faithful. He then venerates the book with a kiss, saying privately, Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel), and returns to the priests side. [148] Cf. The concelebrants do likewise, communicating themselves. These, however, are so closely interconnected that they form but one single act of worship. 23: AAS 59 (1967), p. 307. 7, 16: AAS 59 (1967), pp. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 48; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. He returns to the middle of the altar, takes the chalice with both hands, raises it a little, and says quietly, Benedictus es, Domine (Blessed are you, Lord). The Mass is made up, as it were, of two parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. 220. 36 3. 231. 2628 0 obj
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The Roman Missal and the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper 41. It is appropriate that such a cross, which calls to mind for the faithful the saving Passion of the Lord, remain near the altar even outside of liturgical celebrations. . Nevertheless, in a particular celebration, such as Confirmation, Marriage, or a Funeral, the series of intentions may reflect more closely the particular occasion. 43. 260. In addition, on or next to the altar are to be placed candlesticks with lighted candles: at least two in any celebration, or even four or six, especially for a Sunday Mass or a holy day of obligation. For Communion under both kinds the following should be prepared: If Communion from the chalice is carried out by communicants drinking directly from the chalice, a chalice of a sufficiently large size or several chalices are prepared. On Sundays, especially in the Season of Easter, in place of the customary Act of Penitence, from time to time the blessing and sprinkling of water to recall Baptism may take place.[56]. [14] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 59: AAS 56 (1964), p. 891; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. 0
Immediately after the blessing, with hands joined, the priest adds, Ite, missa est (The Mass is ended, go in peace), and all answer, Deo gratias (Thanks be to God). 2, 4, 5. Psalm Response Ps 116: Our Blessing Cup Second Reading I Corinthians 11:23-26 Thanks be to God. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. They should be truly suited to perform this function and should receive careful preparation, so that the faithful by listening to the readings from the sacred texts may develop in their hearts a warm and living love for Sacred Scripture.[86]. The location should also assist the choir to exercise its function more easily and conveniently allow each choir member full, sacramental participation in the Mass. <>/Metadata 3630 0 R/ViewerPreferences 3631 0 R>>
The Chair for the Priest Celebrant and Other Seats, 310. Thus, images of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Saints, in accordance with the Churchs most ancient tradition, should be displayed for veneration by the faithful in sacred buildings[133] and should be arranged so as to usher the faithful toward the mysteries of faith celebrated there. 91. 38: AAS 62 (1970), p. 660. [65] In particular cases and for a just cause, the homily may even be given by a Bishop or a priest who is present at the celebration but cannot concelebrate.