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

3/7/11 – What Happens at Mass, Part XI: Entering Into 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. After the Profession of Faith, we pray for our needs and the needs of the world through the Prayer of the … Continue reading 3/7/11 – What Happens at Mass, Part XI: Entering Into the Eucharistic Prayer

6/3/11 – The Doxology and the Great Amen: Who Says What?

During the course of this year, we will gradually begin to use the texts of the revised translation of the Roman Missal.  This is not just a time when we need to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. As we look more closely … Continue reading 6/3/11 – The Doxology and the Great Amen: Who Says What?