The linen corporal is spread over the center of the altar, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the ceremonial placing on its of bread and wine. These may be brought to the altar in a procession, especially if Mass is celebrated with a large congregation. The bread (wheaten and unleavened) is placed on a paten, and the wine (from grapes), mixed with a little water, is put in a chalice. As the priest places each on the corporal, he says a silent prayer over each individualy, which, if this rite is unaccompanied by singing he is permitted to say aloud, in which case the congregation responds to each prayer with: "Blessed be God forever." Then the priest washes his hands, "a rite that is an expression of his desire for interior purification."
The congregation, which has been seated during preparatory rite, rises, and the priest gives an exhortation to pray: "Pray, brothers and sisters, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father." The congregation responds: "May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his Church." The priest then pronounces the variable prayer over the gifts that have been set aside.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Scriptures
On Sundays and solemnities, three Scriptures reading are given. On other days there are only two. If there are three reading, the first is from the Old Testament (a term wider than hebrew Scriptures, since it includes the Deuterocanonical Books), or the Acts of the Apostles during Eastertide. The first reading is followed by a Responsorial Psalm, or a sizeable portion of one. A cantor, choir or lector leads, and the congregation sings or recites a refrain. The second reading is from the New Testament typically from one of the Pauline epistles
The final reading and high point of the Liturgy of the Word is the proclamation of the Gospel. This is preceded by the singing or recitation of the Gospel Acclamation, typically an Alleluia with a verse of Scripture, which may be omitted if not sung. Alleluia is replaced during Lent by a different acclamation of praise. All stand while the Gospel is chanted or read by a deacon or , if none is available, by a priest. To conclude the Gospel reading the priest or deacon proclaims: "This is the Gospel of the Lord" (in the United States, "The Gospel of the Lord") and the people respond, "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ." The priest or deacon then kisses the book.
A bishop, priest or deacon may then give a homily, a sermon that draws upon some aspect of the reading or the liturgy of the day. The homily, a sermon that draws upon some aspect of the reading or the liturgy of the day. The homily is obligatory on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation, and is highly encouraged for other days.
On Sundays and solemnities, all then profess their Christian faith by reciting or singing the Nicene Creed or, especially from Easter to Pentecost, the Apostles' Creed, which is particularly associated with baptism and often used with Masses for children.
The Liturgy of the Word concludes with the General Intercession or "Prayer of the Faithful." The priest speaks a general introduction, then a deacon or lay person addresses the congregation, presenting some intention for prayer, to which the congregation responds with a short response such as: "Lord hear our prayer". The priest may conclude with a supplication
The final reading and high point of the Liturgy of the Word is the proclamation of the Gospel. This is preceded by the singing or recitation of the Gospel Acclamation, typically an Alleluia with a verse of Scripture, which may be omitted if not sung. Alleluia is replaced during Lent by a different acclamation of praise. All stand while the Gospel is chanted or read by a deacon or , if none is available, by a priest. To conclude the Gospel reading the priest or deacon proclaims: "This is the Gospel of the Lord" (in the United States, "The Gospel of the Lord") and the people respond, "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ." The priest or deacon then kisses the book.
A bishop, priest or deacon may then give a homily, a sermon that draws upon some aspect of the reading or the liturgy of the day. The homily, a sermon that draws upon some aspect of the reading or the liturgy of the day. The homily is obligatory on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation, and is highly encouraged for other days.
On Sundays and solemnities, all then profess their Christian faith by reciting or singing the Nicene Creed or, especially from Easter to Pentecost, the Apostles' Creed, which is particularly associated with baptism and often used with Masses for children.
The Liturgy of the Word concludes with the General Intercession or "Prayer of the Faithful." The priest speaks a general introduction, then a deacon or lay person addresses the congregation, presenting some intention for prayer, to which the congregation responds with a short response such as: "Lord hear our prayer". The priest may conclude with a supplication
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