The Year of Grace, which began at Pentecost, is an opportunity for us to step back from the challenges we encounter as a Church today, and focus once again on Christ, as the centre of our lives. This year, 2012, also marks the fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council. For many … Continue reading 17/6/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II: Liturgical Renewal
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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 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
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
This morning, music ministers from our parish gathered together to learn more about some of the Mass settings that are available and recommended for use. This is an integral part of the formation we're providing in our parish as we implement the new English translation of the Roman Missal. Our parish has generally been using … Continue reading Parish Mass Settings Workshop
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
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