You may have noticed last weekend that some of our common practices at Mass changed. Unlike last year, these changes are only temporary, and are not prompted by rewritten liturgical documents. Rather, they have been brought about by the current spread of H1N1 influenza (also known as swine flu). Given that there are reported cases … Continue reading 21/6/09 – Swine Flu Measures
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This week’s feast is that of the Body and Blood of Christ, the second “Feast of the Lord” in Ordinary Time after the conclusion of the Easter Season. Those who participate in Mass daily have already started to hear once again the scripture readings of Ordinary Time, while the Sunday Masses will return to the … Continue reading 24/5/08 – Self-Intinction
Hopefully by now you’re aware of the two small changes that will affect the liturgical assembly in the celebration of Mass. The bow of reverence when coming to receive Communion comes into effect from Pentecost Sunday. The standing immediately after the priest’s invitation to prayer after preparing the gifts comes into effect as well. The … Continue reading 27/4/08 – A Clearer Definition
As we approach Pentecost Sunday, and the implementation of a new edition of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, we have been looking at the some the small changes this new General Instruction will make to the celebration of Mass. The first change for the assembly we explored last week; namely the assembly’s standing … Continue reading 20/4/08 – Take a Bow
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