Carmel Bulletin, 6 October 2013 [The] purpose [of the Introductory Rites] is to ensure that the faithful, who come together as one, establish communion… General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), article 46 When we begin to celebrate Mass, we have already made a deliberate choice to be there. We have entered the church, engaging in … Continue reading We Enter
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Carmel Bulletin, 29 October 2013 In the celebration of Mass the faithful form a holy people, a people of God’s own possession and a royal priesthood, so that they may give thanks to God and offer the unblemished sacrificial Victim not only by means of the hands of the Priest but also together with him and … Continue reading It’s Not Just the Job of the People Up the Front
Over the past months, we have looked at what happens during Mass and some of the changes that have occurred to the texts as part of the transition to a new English translation of the Roman Missal. Full, conscious and active participation in the Mass, however, involves more than words. Posture and gestures are also … Continue reading 11/9/11 – Postures at Mass
Over the coming weeks, we will continue to explore the liturgical principles which underpin our work in the Church Renewal Process. A fortnight ago, we began to look at the first principle, namely: The whole Body of Christ celebrates the liturgy We discussed previously how the liturgy is an action of Christ and the Church. … Continue reading 27/6/10 – The Whole Body of Christ Celebrates the Liturgy, Part II
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