30/10/11 – Roman Missal Seminars This Week

Tuesday 1 November. Some of us will remember the date as All Saints Day.  This year it is also Melbourne Cup Day.  It’s also the date that’s been chosen for the mandatory use of the new translation of the Missal in Australia. Starting Tuesday, the new translation of the Missal is the only English edition … Continue reading 30/10/11 – Roman Missal Seminars This Week

4/9/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XVII: The Dismissal

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 communion, all in the assembly are invited to engage in silent prayer, or a thanksgiving hymn can be sung.  The … Continue reading 4/9/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XVII: The Dismissal

21/8/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XVI: The Invitation to Communion

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. When the priest invites us to enter into communion, we respond by saying we are unworthy to receive Christ in the … Continue reading 21/8/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part XVI: The Invitation to Communion

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. 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

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