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28. The Mass consists in some sense of two parts, namely the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, these being so closely interconnected that they form but one single act of worship. For in the Mass is spread the table both of God’s Word and of the Body of Christ, and from it the faithful are to be instructed and refreshed.
- Chapter III
Indeed, when there is no choir, it is up to the cantor to...
- The Arrangement and Ornamentation of Churches for The Celebration of The Eucharist
318. In the earthly Liturgy, the Church participates, by a...
- Introduction
Nevertheless, at the same time as it prohibited the use of...
- Conferences
386. The renewal of the Roman Missal carried out in our time...
- Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions and Masses for The Dead
I. Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions. 368....
- Foreword to This Edition
By its very nature the liturgy operates on different levels...
- Chapter IV
The Liturgy of the Eucharist. 265. In the Liturgy of the...
- Chapter VI
337. The vestment proper to the Priest Celebrant at Mass and...
- Chapter III
The Mass is the most beautiful act of worship of Almighty God and a precious treasure of our Catholic Church. To fully appreciate the Mass, one has to understand its historical development. Granted, the root of the Mass is the Last Supper, a Passover meal. Here our Lord and the apostles read the Sacred Scriptures, and then for the first time He ...
Liturgy of the Word: Listening to God Speak. During this part of the Mass, we sit down and listen to readings from the Bible. The Readings. Usually, the first reading is from the Old Testament, followed by a responsorial psalm. Then comes the second reading, generally from one of the New Testament letters.
- Introductory Rites
- Liturgy of The Word
- Liturgy of The Eucharist
- Concluding Rites
The Mass begins with the entrance song. The celebrant and other ministers enter in procession and reverence the altar with a bow and/or a kiss. The altar is a symbol of Christ at the heart of the assembly and so deserves this special reverence. All make the Sign of the Cross and the celebrant extends a greeting to the gathered people in words taken...
Most of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of readings from Scripture. On Sundays and solemnities, there are three Scripture readings. During most of the year, the first reading is from the Old Testament and the second reading is from one of the New Testament letters. During the Easter season, the first reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostle...
The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the gifts and the altar. As the ministers prepare the altar, representatives of the people bring forward the bread and wine that will become the Body and Blood of Christ. The celebrant blesses and praises God for these gifts and places them on the altar. In addition to the bread and wine, ...
When it is necessary, announcements may be made. The celebrant then blesses the people assembled. Sometimes, the blessing is very simple. On special days, the blessing may be more extensive. In every case, the blessing always concludes "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." It is in the triune God and in the sign of th...
The Mass is an inexhaustible source of meaning and grace. Through the sacred liturgy of the Church, the action of the Mass carries on Christ's sacrifice for our salvation, incorporates us into ...
Aug 20, 2004 · STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, 20 AUG. 2004 (ZENIT) John Paul II's declaration of the Year of the Eucharist provides an opportunity for Catholics to refocus their attention on the sacrifice of the Mass. And Thomas Nash, author of "Worthy is the Lamb: The Biblical Roots of the Mass" (Ignatius), hopes that clergy and laity alike take full advantage of that ...
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The Liturgy of the Word By hearing the word proclaimed in worship, the faithful again enter into the unending dialogue between God and the covenant people, a dialogue sealed in the sharing of the Eucharistic food and drink. First Reading all sit To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm
