Recently we have been looking at the postures and gestures that we engage in during Mass. Each is intended to help us direct our minds and hearts more intently towards what we are celebrating. A few years ago now, a new edition of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal was introduced. When it was … Continue reading 16/10/11 – “The people rise and reply”
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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
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
Those of you who have been reading this column since Easter will now be aware that there are some small changes occurring in the celebration of Mass from Pentecost Sunday. In fact, there are only two changes that will affect the entire assembly; both have to do with our posture during the Liturgy of the … Continue reading 13/4/08 – Everybody Stand Up
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