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The Gloria When indicated this hymn is either sung or said: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God,
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The Gloria is sung on Sundays outside of Advent and Lent*, solemnities and feasts. Often referred to as “the angelic hymn,” the gloria was first intoned by the angels from heaven for the birth of Christ on earth. The Gloria is a true hymn.
The Gloria is a hymn of praise sung on Sundays (except during Advent and Lent) and on special feasts. Phrases like “Glory to God in the highest” echo the angels’ announcement of Jesus’ birth (Luke 2:14).
THE ORDER OF MASS. The Introductory Rites help the faithful come together as one, establish communion and prepare themselves properly to listen to the Word of God and to celebrate the Eucharist worthily. All stand. The Priest approaches the altar with the ministers and venerates it while the Entrance Song is sung. Sign of the Cross.
- The Kyrie
- The Gloria
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Following the Confiteor there are two beautiful moments in the Introductory Rite. Right after we confess our sins, we experience the Kyrie, the mercy of God, when we say: Now we’re not just saying that because that’s a good place to talk about mercy or because it’s in the Bible. These words are very carefully placed in the Mass. We just got done co...
After we say, “Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy” we all break into the Gloria. We sing glory to God. The Gloria goes from the Incarnation to the sacrifice of Christ. It’s like salvation historyin miniature form. As a congregation we’re giving glory to God. We’re praising him for all that he has done. We confessed our sins, we cal...
A Biblical Walk Through the Massby Dr. Edward Sri is a five-part program taking participants on an exciting in-depth tour of the Liturgy, exploring the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass, and explaining their profound significance. Learn More! This article is also available as a video here.
The Mass begins with the Introductory Rites, which include the Entrance, the Greeting, the Penitential Act, the Kyrie Eleison, the Gloria, and the Collect. This acts as a preparation phase, meant to foster communal unity and ready the participants’ hearts and minds for worship.
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THE GLORIA. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory. Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.
