21/8/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XVI: The Invitation to Communion

The introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal is not just a chance to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. When the priest invites us to enter into communion, we respond by saying we are unworthy to receive Christ in the … Continue reading 21/8/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XVI: The Invitation to Communion

14/8/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XV: The Communion Rite

The introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal is not just a chance to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. After the Eucharistic Prayer, we enter into our celebration of the Communion Rite. This begins with the Lord’s Prayer, the words … Continue reading 14/8/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XV: The Communion Rite

31/7/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XIV: The Memorial Acclamations

The introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal is not just a chance to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. While the priest leads much of the Eucharistic Prayer on behalf of us all, there are three points where we add … Continue reading 31/7/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XIV: The Memorial Acclamations

17/7/11 – What Happens at Mass, Part XIII: The Eucharistic Prayer

The introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal is not just a chance to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. The Eucharistic Prayer begins with a Preface specific to the season or feast (as we discussed last week), then continues with … Continue reading 17/7/11 – What Happens at Mass, Part XIII: The Eucharistic Prayer

10/7/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XII: The Preface

The introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal is not just a chance to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. After the Prayer Over the Offerings, we enter into the Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer.  As I touched on last week, … Continue reading 10/7/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XII: The Preface