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1 Intro, 0 | directed them to prepare a large room, arranged for
2 Intro | A WITNESS TO UNCHANGED FAITH ~
3 Intro, 0 | beloved Bride, the Church, a memorial of his death and
4 Intro, 0 | and blood of Christ may be a sacrifice acceptable to
5 Intro, 0 | consequently the Mass is at once a sacrifice of praise and
6 Intro, 0 | of Trent had proposed as a matter of faith.8 The Mass
7 Intro, 0 | this wonderful sacrament in a special way by their adoration. ~
8 Intro, 0 | presides over the assembly of a holy people. The meaning
9 Intro, 0 | nourished by his word. They are a people called to offer God
10 Intro, 0 | the entire human family, a people giving thanks in
11 Intro, 0 | sacrifice. Finally, they are a people growing together
12 Intro | A WITNESS TO UNBROKEN TRADITION ~
13 Intro, 0 | the Fathers";11 this is a quotation from the Apostolic
14 Intro, 0 | beyond the examination of a few liturgical commentaries
15 Intro, 0 | endows the people of God with a marvelous fidelity in preserving
16 Intro, 0 | Roman Missal in turn marks a major step forward in liturgical
17 Intro, 0 | of Trent were speaking at a far different time in the
18 Intro, 0 | proposals and measures of a pastoral nature that could
19 Intro, 0 | felt bound to answer such a request with a reaffirmation
20 Intro, 0 | answer such a request with a reaffirmation of the Church'
21 Intro, 0 | expedient to the Fathers that as a general rule it be celebrated
22 Intro, 0 | consecration are spoken in a low voice, should be condemned
23 Intro, 0 | lawfulness and efficacy of a sacred rite celebrated in
24 Intro, 0 | vernacular for the sake of a better comprehension of
25 Intro, 0 | sacramental sign offers a special means of deepening
26 Intro, 0 | Mt. 13:52). Accordingly, a part of the new Roman Missal
27 Intro, 0 | earth and of allusions to a particular form of outward
28 1, 0 | recalled in the Mass in such a way that they are somehow
29 1, 0 | celebration is planned in such a way that it brings about
30 1, 0 | brings about in the faithful a participation in body and
31 1, 0 | the Christian people it is a right and duty they have
32 2, 0 | are called together, with a priest presiding and acting
33 2, 0 | applies supremely to such a local gathering together
34 2, 1 | reverence; they make up a principal element of the
35 2, 1 | understandable to them, but a living commentary on the
36 2, 2 | He may give the faithful a very brief introduction
37 2, 2 | demands that they be spoken in a loud and clear voice and
38 2, 3 | character of being the act of a community,22 both the dialogues
39 2, 3 | greeting and prayers create a degree of the active participation
40 2, 3 | Finally, of the other texts:~a. Some constitute an independent
41 2, 4 | that are to be delivered in a clear, loud voice, whether
42 2, 4 | is, accordingly as it is a reading, a prayer, an instruction,
43 2, 4 | accordingly as it is a reading, a prayer, an instruction,
44 2, 4 | instruction, an acclamation, or a song; the tone should also
45 2, 6 | observed by all taking part is a sign of the community and
46 2, 7 | themselves; at the conclusion of a reading or the homily, all
47 2, 8 | A. Introductory Rites~
48 2, 8 | collect, have the character of a beginning, introduction,
49 2, 8 | together take on the form of a community and prepare themselves
50 2, 8 | the seasons and that has a text approved by the conference
51 2, 8 | by some of them, or by a reader; otherwise it is
52 2, 8 | reverence the altar. As a sign of veneration, the
53 2, 8 | community carries out through a communal confession and
54 2, 8 | penitential rite. Since it is a song by which the faithful
55 2, 8 | the choir or cantor.~As a rule each of the acclamations
56 2, 8 | said more than twice or a short verse (trope) may
57 2, 8 | together with him they observe a brief silence so that they
58 2, 8 | the priest's words address a petition to God the Father
59 2, 9 | reading of the Scriptures is a ministerial, not a presidential
60 2, 9 | Scriptures is a ministerial, not a presidential function, it
61 2, 9 | function, it is proper that as a rule a deacon or, in his
62 2, 9 | is proper that as a rule a deacon or, in his absence,
63 2, 9 | deacon or, in his absence, a priest other than the one
64 2, 9 | presiding read the gospel. A reader proclaims the other
65 2, 9 | readings. In the absence of a deacon or another priest,
66 2, 9 | special marks of honor. A special minister is appointed
67 2, 9 | and prepares himself by a blessing or prayer. The
68 2, 9 | of the word. The psalm as a rule is drawn from the Lectionary
69 2, 9 | and listen, but also as a rule take part by singing
70 2, 9 | follows the second reading.~a. The «Alleluia» is sung
71 2, 9 | reading before the gospel:~a. during a season calling
72 2, 9 | before the gospel:~a. during a season calling for the «
73 2, 9 | 42. There must be a homily on Sundays and holydays
74 2, 9 | that are celebrated with a congregation. It is recommended
75 2, 9 | celebration of Mass serves as a way for the people to respond
76 2, 9 | celebrations. ~If it is sung, as a rule all are to sing it
77 2, 9 | all Masses celebrated with a congregation, so that petitions
78 2, 9 | 46. As a rule the sequence of intentions
79 2, 9 | of intentions is to be:~a. for the needs of the Church;~
80 2, 9 | intercessions, by means of a brief introduction to invite
81 2, 9 | prayer. It is desirable that a deacon, cantor, or other
82 2, 9 | its supplication either by a response said together after
83 2, 10 | the chalice is prepared at a side table).~The gifts are
84 2, 10 | the priest or deacon at a convenient place. The gifts
85 2, 10 | These are to be put in a suitable place but not on
86 2, 10 | may be incensed. This is a symbol of the Church's offering
87 2, 10 | over the gifts, which are a preparation for the eucharistic
88 2, 10 | the eucharistic prayer, a prayer of thanksgiving and
89 2, 10 | eucharistic prayer are these:~a. Thanksgiving (expressed
90 2, 10 | acclamation is an assent and a conclusion. ~The eucharistic
91 2, 10 | communion of the people:~a. Lord's Prayer: this is
92 2, 10 | Lord's Prayer: this is a petition both for daily
93 2, 10 | the people conclude with a doxology. The embolism,
94 2, 10 | simply functional, but is a sign that in sharing in
95 2, 10 | Commingling: the celebrant drops a part of the host into the
96 2, 10 | commingling, the «Agnus Dei» is as a rule sung by the choir or
97 2, 10 | stand out more clearly as a sharing in the sacrifice
98 2, 10 | whenever there is to be a hymn after communion.~An
99 2, 10 | by some of them, or by a reader. Otherwise the priest
100 2, 10 | silent prayer. If desired, a hymn, psalm, or other song
101 2, 11 | concluding rite consists of:~a. the priest's greeting and
102 3, 11 | stand out as being formed in a structure of different orders
103 3, 11 | Whenever he is present at a Mass with a congregation,
104 3, 11 | is present at a Mass with a congregation, it is fitting
105 3, 11 | solemnity, but to express in a clearer light the mystery
106 3, 11 | communicate to the faithful a sense of the living presence
107 3, 11 | of Mass the faithful are a holy people, a people God
108 3, 11 | faithful are a holy people, a people God has made his
109 3, 11 | people God has made his own, a royal priesthood: they give
110 3, 11 | the Lord's table. There is a beautiful expression of
111 3, 11 | about the choir applies in a similar way to other musicians,
112 3, 11 | 64. There should be a cantor or a choir director
113 3, 11 | There should be a cantor or a choir director to lead and
114 3, 11 | and the vessels and, as a special minister of the
115 3, 11 | even though ministers of a higher rank may be present.~
116 3, 11 | the faithful will develop a warm and lively love for
117 3, 11 | The second kind include:~a. The commentator. This minister
118 3, 11 | meticulously prepared and marked by a simple brevity.~In performing
119 3, 11 | the commentator stands in a convenient place visible
120 3, 11 | churches and communities, a person should be assigned
121 3, 11 | more precisely designate a suitable place for a woman
122 3, 11 | designate a suitable place for a woman to proclaim the word
123 3, 11 | to distribute them among a number of readers. The same
124 3, 11 | one minister is present at a Mass with a congregation,
125 3, 11 | is present at a Mass with a congregation, he may carry
126 4, 11 | importance should be attached to a Mass celebrated by any community,
127 4, 11 | universal Church gathered at a given time and place. This
128 4, 11 | conventual Mass, which is a part of the daily office,
129 4, 11 | such Masses do not have a special form of celebration,
130 4 | I. MASS WITH A CONGREGATION~
131 4, 11 | 77. Mass with a congregation means a Mass
132 4, 11 | with a congregation means a Mass celebrated with the
133 4, 11 | celebrated with song and with a suitable number of ministers.59
134 4, 11 | It is desirable that as a rule an acolyte, a reader,
135 4, 11 | that as a rule an acolyte, a reader, and a cantor assist
136 4, 11 | an acolyte, a reader, and a cantor assist the priest
137 4, 11 | described also allows for a greater number of ministers.~
138 4, 11 | greater number of ministers.~A deacon may exercise his
139 4, 12 | seven. There is also to be a cross on or near the altar.
140 4, 12 | are also to be prepared:~a. next to the priest's chair:
141 4, 12 | missal and, as may be useful, a book with the chants;~b.
142 4, 12 | lectern: the lectionary;~c. on a side table: the chalice,
143 4, 12 | purificator, and, if useful, a pall; a paten and ciboria,
144 4, 12 | and, if useful, a pall; a paten and ciboria, if needed,
145 4, 12 | chalice should be covered with a veil, which may always be
146 4, 12 | various forms of celebration: ~a. for the priest: alb, stole,
147 4, 12 | who wear an alb should use a cincture and an amice, unless
148 4, 13 | A. Basic Form of Celebration~
149 4, 13 | the altar in this order: ~a. a server with a lighted
150 4, 13 | altar in this order: ~a. a server with a lighted censer,
151 4, 13 | order: ~a. a server with a lighted censer, if incense
152 4, 13 | and other ministers;~d. a reader, who may carry the
153 4, 13 | proper reverence, that is, a low bow or, if there is
154 4, 13 | low bow or, if there is a tabernacle containing the
155 4, 13 | containing the blessed sacrament, a genuflection.~If the cross
156 4, 13 | placed near the altar or on a side table; the Book of
157 4, 13 | minister may give the faithful a very brief introduction
158 4, 13 | silently with the priest for a while. Then the priest with
159 4, 13 | 91. Then, if there is a second reading before the
160 4, 13 | with you.» Then he says: «A reading from». . ., making
161 4, 13 | the ministers, and put in a suitable place; the bread
162 4, 13 | paten with the bread from a minister. With both hands
163 4, 13 | 103. Next, as a minister presents the cruets,
164 4, 13 | altar and pours wine and a little water into the chalice,
165 4, 13 | takes the chalice, raises it a little with both hands,
166 4, 13 | corporal and may cover it with a pall. ~
167 4, 13 | the gifts and the altar. A minister incenses the priest
168 4, 13 | the prescribed prayer as a minister pours the water. ~
169 4, 13 | the priest celebrant is a bishop, after the words «
170 4, 13 | the eucharistic prayers.~A little before the consecration,
171 4, 13 | consecration, the server may ring a bell as a signal to the
172 4, 13 | server may ring a bell as a signal to the faithful.
173 4, 13 | Let us offer each other a sign of peace». All exchange
174 4, 13 | over the paten. He places a small piece in the chalice,
175 4, 13 | then takes the paten or a ciborium and goes to the
176 4, 13 | side of the altar or at a side table, he purifies
177 4, 13 | etc., and dries it with a purificator. If this is
178 4, 13 | the vessels are taken to a side table by a minister.
179 4, 13 | taken to a side table by a minister. It is also permitted,
180 4, 13 | properly covered and on a corporal, either at the
181 4, 13 | either at the altar or at a side table and to purify
182 4, 13 | may return to the chair. A period of silence may now
183 4, 13 | may now be observed, or a hymn of praise or a psalm
184 4, 13 | or a hymn of praise or a psalm may be sung (see no.
185 4, 13 | Let us pray». There may be a brief period of silence,
186 4, 13 | 125. As a rule, the priest then kisses
187 4, 14 | 127. When there is a deacon present to exercise
188 4, 14 | In general the deacon: a. assists the priest and
189 4, 14 | the blessing, saying in a low voice: «Father, give
190 4, 14 | consecrated, pours wine and a little water into the chalice,
191 4, 14 | pour the wine and water at a side table.) If incense
192 4, 14 | properly covered and on a corporal, at a side table
193 4, 14 | covered and on a corporal, at a side table and to purify
194 4, 15 | acolytes. But if there is only a single acolyte present,
195 4, 15 | that, if possible, he have a place from which he can
196 4, 15 | may assist the priest as a special minister in giving
197 4, 17 | is also permitted at:~1. a. the chrism Mass and the
198 4, 17 | of concelebration, at: ~a. the conventual Mass and
199 4, 17 | 154. Where there is a large number of priests,
200 4, 17 | ever to be admitted into a concelebration once Mass
201 4, 17 | 157. A concelebration in which
202 4, 17 | Thursday and on the occasion of a synod or pastoral visitation,
203 4, 17 | with their bishop during a retreat or at any other
204 4, 17 | 158. For a particular reason, having
205 4, 17 | is permitted as follows: ~a. One who has celebrated
206 4, 17 | bishop or his delegate at a synod or pastoral visitation,
207 4, 17 | concelebrates on the occasion of a meeting of priests, may
208 4, 17 | 159. The structure of a concelebrated Mass, whatever
209 4, 17 | 160. If neither a deacon nor other ministers
210 4, 17 | other ministers assist in a concelebrated Mass, their
211 4, 18 | individual celebrants. For a good reason, however, as
212 4, 19 | 165. As a rule the principal celebrant
213 4, 20 | stand around it in such a way that they do not interfere
214 4, 20 | and that the people have a clear view. They should
215 4, 21 | are to be recited in such a way that the concelebrants
216 4, 21 | concelebrants say them in a softer voice and the principal
217 4, 21 | text without difficulty.~A. «Eucharistic Prayer I,
218 4, 21 | together in this manner:~a. They say «Bless and approve
219 4, 21 | the prayer in this manner:~a. They say «Let your Spirit
220 4, 21 | the prayer in this manner:~a. They say «And so, Father,
221 4, 21 | the prayer in this manner:~a. They say «Father, may this
222 4, 22 | genuflects and steps back a little. One by one the concelebrants
223 4, 22 | chalice directly, through a tube, with a spoon, or even
224 4, 22 | directly, through a tube, with a spoon, or even by intinction. ~
225 4, 22 | procedures may be followed. ~a. The principal celebrant
226 4, 22 | everlasting life». He drinks a little and hands the chalice
227 4, 22 | chalice to the deacon or a concelebrant. Then he gives
228 4, 22 | their seats. The deacon or a concelebrant wipes the chalice
229 4, 22 | concelebrant wipes the chalice with a purificator after each concelebrant
230 4, 22 | communion is received through a tube, this is the procedure.
231 4, 22 | everlasting life.» He drinks a little and immediately cleans
232 4, 22 | sipping some water from a container at hand on the
233 4, 22 | concelebrants puts the chalice at a convenient place in the
234 4, 22 | side on another corporal. A container of water for purifying
235 4, 22 | placed near the chalice, with a paten to hold them afterward.~
236 4, 22 | forward one by one, take a tube, and drink a little
237 4, 22 | take a tube, and drink a little from the chalice.
238 4, 22 | purify the tube, by sipping a little water, and place
239 4, 22 | communion is received by using a spoon, the same procedure
240 4, 22 | followed as for communion with a tube. But care is to be
241 4, 22 | communion the spoon is placed in a container of water. After
242 4, 22 | carries this container to a side table to wash and dry
243 4, 22 | one, genuflect, and take a particle, dip part of it
244 4, 22 | the chalice, and, holding a paten under their chin,
245 4, 23 | reverence to the altar; as a rule, the principal celebrant
246 4 | III. MASS WITHOUT A CONGREGATION~ ~
247 4, 24 | norms for Mass celebrated by a priest with only one server
248 4, 24 | follows the rite of Mass with a congregation. The server
249 4, 24 | not be celebrated without a server, except out of serious
250 4, 24 | prepared before Mass, either on a side table near the altar
251 4, 25 | says: «Let us pray». After a suitable pause, he says
252 4, 27 | water, are carried out as at a Mass with a congregation,
253 4, 27 | carried out as at a Mass with a congregation, with the formularies
254 4, 27 | described for Mass with a congregation. ~
255 4, 27 | are said as at Mass with a congregation.~
256 4, 27 | the «Agnus Dei», he places a particle in the chalice,
257 4, 27 | holding the eucharistic bread a little above the paten,
258 4, 27 | the priest, after making a genuflection, takes the
259 4, 27 | in the Order of Mass with a congregation.~
260 4, 27 | carried by the server to a side table or left on the
261 4, 27 | the priest may observe a period of silence. Then
262 4, 28 | carried out as at Mass with a congregation, but the dismissal
263 4, 29 | the Gospels are kissed as a sign of veneration. But
264 4, 30 | before communion.~If there is a tabernacle with the blessed
265 4, 30 | sacrament in the sanctuary, a genuflection is made before
266 4, 30 | There are two kinds of bow, a bow of the head and a bow
267 4, 30 | bow, a bow of the head and a bow of the body:~a. A bow
268 4, 30 | head and a bow of the body:~a. A bow of the head is made
269 4, 30 | and a bow of the body:~a. A bow of the head is made
270 4, 30 | honor Mass is celebrated.~b. A bow of the body, or profound
271 4, 31 | optional in any form of Mass:~a. during the entrance procession;~
272 4, 31 | way to incense the altar:~a. If the altar is freestanding,
273 4, 31 | to the left. ~If there is a cross on or beside the altar,
274 4, 32 | 237. Whenever a particle of the eucharistic
275 4, 32 | after Mass, if possible at a side table. Wine and water
276 4, 33 | 240. Holy communion has a more complete form as a
277 4, 33 | a more complete form as a sign when it is received
278 4, 33 | this manner of reception a fuller light shines on the
279 4, 33 | banquet. Moreover there is a clearer expression of that
280 4, 33 | should be guided toward a desire to take part more
281 4, 33 | take part more intensely in a sacred rite in which the
282 4, 33 | blessed; those consecrated to a life of virginity at the
283 4, 33 | receive institution for a certain ministry at the
284 4, 33 | at Mass;~8. when there is a concelebration, in the case
285 4, 33 | concelebration, in the case of:~a. all who exercise a liturgical
286 4, 33 | of:~a. all who exercise a liturgical function at this
287 4, 33 | concelebrate; ~10. all who make a retreat at a Mass in which
288 4, 33 | all who make a retreat at a Mass in which they actively
289 4, 33 | of any pastoral body at a Mass the celebrate as a
290 4, 33 | a Mass the celebrate as a group;~11. those listed
291 4, 33 | take part in the Mass of a newly ordained priest; ~
292 4, 33 | occasions when there will be a large number of communicants.
293 4, 33 | communion under both kinds:~a. If communion is received
294 4, 33 | received from the chalice with a tube, silver tubes are needed
295 4, 33 | communicant. There should also be a container of water for purifying
296 4, 33 | purifying the tubes and a paten on which to put them
297 4, 33 | communion is given with a spoon, only one spoon is
298 4, 33 | too thin or too small, but a little thicker than usual
299 4, 33 | 244. If there is a deacon or another assisting
300 4, 33 | assisting priest or an acolyte:~a. The celebrant receives
301 4, 33 | outside of the chalice with a purificator. ~b. The priest
302 4, 33 | with one hand, they drink a little from the chalice,
303 4, 33 | other priest, or acolyte:~a. The priest receives the
304 4, 33 | of Christ, they step back a little.~c. After all have
305 4, 33 | blood is spilled, drink a little from the chalice,
306 4, 33 | BY INTINCTION~If there is a deacon, another priest assisting,
307 4, 33 | or an acolyte present:~a. The priest hands this minister
308 4, 33 | chin. The celebrant dips a particle into the chalice
309 4, 33 | priest, or acolyte present:~a. After drinking the blood
310 4, 33 | of the priest, and hold a plate beneath their chin.
311 4, 33 | their chin. The priest takes a particle, dips it into the
312 4, 33 | also permitted to place a small table covered with
313 4, 33 | small table covered with a cloth and corporal at a
314 4, 33 | a cloth and corporal at a suitable place. The priest
315 4, 33 | COMMUNION UNDER BOTH KINDS USING A TUBE~
316 4, 33 | priest celebrant also uses a tube when receiving the
317 4, 33 | 249. If there is a deacon, another assisting
318 4, 33 | or an acolyte present:~a. For the communion of the
319 4, 33 | the chalice, and drinks a little. The communicant
320 4, 33 | drops, and places it in a container of water held
321 4, 33 | minister. The communicant sips a little water to purify the
322 4, 33 | COMMUNION UNDER BOTH KINDS USING A SPOON~
323 4, 33 | 251. If a deacon, another assisting
324 4, 33 | the blood of the Lord with a spoon to the individual
325 5, 33 | God normally assemble in a church or, if there is none,
326 5, 33 | place worthy of so great a mystery. Churches and other
327 5, 33 | that are to become part of a church, the highest artistic
328 5 | II. ARRANGEMENT OF A CHURCH FOR THE LITURGICAL
329 5, 33 | and the choir should have a place that facilitates their
330 5, 33 | these elements must express a hierarchical arrangement
331 5, 33 | should at the same time form a complete and organic unity,
332 5, 33 | 260. In a place of worship, the celebration
333 5, 33 | fixed or movable. Outside a place of worship, especially
334 5, 33 | celebration is only for a single occasion, a suitable
335 5, 33 | only for a single occasion, a suitable table may be used,
336 5, 33 | be used, but always with a cloth and corporal.~
337 5, 33 | 261. A fixed altar is one attached
338 5, 33 | that it cannot be moved; a movable altar is one that
339 5, 33 | should be so placed as to be a focal point on which the
340 5, 33 | altar should ordinarily be a fixed, consecrated altar.~
341 5, 33 | symbolism, the table of a fixed altar should be of
342 5, 33 | 264. A movable altar may be constructed
343 5, 33 | is no obligation to have a consecrated stone in a movable
344 5, 33 | have a consecrated stone in a movable altar or on the
345 5, 33 | eucharist is celebrated outside a place of worship (see no.
346 5, 33 | every liturgical service as a sign of reverence and festiveness.
347 5, 33 | on or around the altar in a way suited to the design
348 5, 33 | 270. There is also to be a cross, clearly visible to
349 5, 33 | chair ought to stand as a symbol of his office of
350 5, 33 | for example, if too great a distance would interfere
351 5, 33 | people). Anything resembling a throne is to be avoided.
352 5, 33 | requires the church to have a place that is suitable for
353 5, 33 | proclamation of the word and is a natural focal point for
354 5, 33 | liturgy of the word.84 ~As a rule the lectern or ambo
355 5, 33 | be stationary, not simply a movable stand. In keeping
356 5, 33 | visually and mentally. As a rule, there should be benches
357 5, 33 | should be set up in such a way that the people can
358 5, 33 | placed that its character as a part of the assembly of
359 5, 33 | of the faithful that has a special function stands
360 5, 33 | placed suitably in such a way that they can sustain
361 5, 33 | eucharistic reservation in a chapel suited to the faithful'
362 5, 33 | with local custom, and in a part of the church that
363 5, 33 | eucharist is to be reserved in a single, solid, unbreakable
364 5, 33 | unbreakable tabernacle. Thus as a rule there should be only
365 5, 33 | to situate them in such a way that they do not distract
366 5, 33 | adornment and arrangement of a church.~ ~
367 5, 33 | 279. The style in which a church is decorated should
368 5, 33 | church is decorated should be a means to achieve noble simplicity,
369 5, 33 | 280. Proper planning of a church and its surroundings
370 6, 33 | bread should be made in such a way that in a Mass with
371 6, 33 | made in such a way that in a Mass with a congregation
372 6, 33 | way that in a Mass with a congregation the priest
373 6, 34 | the sacred vessels hold a place of honor, especially
374 6, 34 | of the Lord are to have a cup of nonabsorbent material.
375 6, 34 | eucharistic bread, such as a paten, ciborium, pyx, monstrance,
376 6, 34 | fashion the sacred vessels in a shape that is in keeping
377 6, 34 | tied at the waist with a cincture, unless it is made
378 6, 34 | it is made to fit without a cincture. An amice should
379 6, 34 | street clothing at the neck. A surplice may not be substituted
380 6, 34 | dalmatic is to be worn or when a stole is used instead of
381 6, 34 | 306. The beauty of a vestment should derive from
382 6, 34 | the course of the year, to a sense of progress in the
383 6, 34 | for the vestment colors.~a. White is used in the offices
384 6, 34 | proper color, in white, or in a festive color; Masses for
385 6, 34 | or in violet if they bear a penitential character, for
386 6, 34 | furnishings that either have a liturgical use or are in
387 6, 34 | other way introduced into a church should be worthy
388 6, 34 | combine cleanliness and a noble simplicity. ~ ~
389 7, 34 | pastoral effectiveness of a celebration will be heightened
390 7, 34 | ministers and others who have a function in the celebration,
391 7, 34 | directly belong to them. ~Since a variety of options is provided
392 7, 34 | that nothing is improvised. A harmonious planning and
393 7, 34 | on obligatory memorials: ~a. if Mass is celebrated with
394 7, 34 | Mass is celebrated with a congregation, the priest
395 7, 34 | Mass is celebrated without a congregation, the priest
396 7, 34 | On optional memorials:~a. On the weekdays of Advent
397 7, 34 | the opening prayer from a memorial listed in the General
398 7, 34 | observed, or the Mass of a saint inscribed in the martyrology
399 7, 34 | optional memorial, the Mass of a saint inscribed in the martyrology
400 7, 34 | martyrology for that day, a Mass for various needs and
401 7, 34 | needs and occasions, or a votive Mass.~If he celebrates
402 7, 34 | Mass.~If he celebrates with a congregation, the priest
403 7, 34 | the Church desires that a richer portion of God's
404 7, 34 | and the dead and there is a remembrance of the dead
405 7, 34 | option is given between a memorial in the General
406 7, 34 | Roman Calendar and one in a diocesan or religious calendar,
407 7, 35 | of an apostle, and from a Gospel. Thus God's own teaching
408 7, 35 | the Christian people to a knowledge of the continuity
409 7, 35 | in some places. In such a case, the choice between
410 7, 35 | intention to lead the people to a deeper knowledge of Scripture;
411 7, 35 | any thought of choosing a text because it is shorter
412 7, 35 | year; therefore, unless a solemnity or feast occurs,
413 7, 35 | interrupted by the occurrence of a feast or particular celebration.
414 7, 35 | 320. The Lectionary has a special selection of texts
415 7, 35 | assigned so that by hearing a more pertinent passage from
416 7, 35 | the faithful may be led to a better understanding of
417 7, 35 | part in and may be led to a more ardent love for God'
418 7, 36 | by the following norms.~a. Eucharistic Prayer I, the
419 7, 36 | apt on days when there is a special text for the prayer, «
420 7, 36 | or in Masses that have a special form of the prayer, «
421 7, 36 | When Mass is celebrated for a dead person, the special
422 7, 36 | The special formulary for a dead person may be used
423 7, 36 | Eucharistic Prayer IV has a fixed preface and provides
424 7, 36 | fixed preface and provides a fuller summary of the history
425 7, 36 | salvation. It may be used when a Mass has no preface of its
426 7, 36 | dead may be inserted. ~e. A eucharistic prayer that
427 7, 36 | otherwise noted.~In Masses on a memorial, however, the opening
428 7, 36 | these Masses. ~This provides a rich collection of texts
429 8, 38 | occasions are of three types:~a. the ritual Masses, which
430 8, 38 | Lord or in honor of Mary or a particular saint or of all
431 8, 38 | advantage may be used in a celebration with a congregation. ~
432 8, 38 | used in a celebration with a congregation. ~
433 8, 38 | the occasions of news of a death, final burial, or
434 8, 38 | funeral Mass there should as a rule be a short homily,
435 8, 38 | there should as a rule be a short homily, but never
436 8, 38 | short homily, but never a eulogy of any kind. The
437 8, 38 | the dead celebrated with a congregation. ~
438 8, 38 | those who are present at a liturgical celebration or
439 Appen1 | people to be drawn into a fuller understanding of
440 Appen1 | parts, and lead them into a true spirit of participation.
441 Appen1 | and not make them into a sermon or homily; care should
442 Appen1 | 26. ENTRANCE SONG~As a further alternative to the
443 Appen1 | conscious of themselves as a worshipping community. The
444 Appen1 | BETWEEN THE READINGS~As a further alternative to (
445 Appen1 | instrumental music, this may be a period of silence (see no.
446 Appen1 | good to give the assembly a period of quiet (that is,
447 Appen1 | to local usage. Neither a specific form nor specific
448 Appen1 | Communion song should foster a sense of unity. It should
449 Appen1 | the bishop is present at a celebration of the Eucharist
450 Appen1 | of the Eucharist but, for a just reason, does not elect
451 Appen1 | on the Liturgy prepared a commentary on the liturgical
452 Appen1 | liturgical ministry of women: ~a. With the exception of service
453 Appen1 | Gospel, which is reserved to a deacon or priest) should
454 Appen1 | proclaimed: the reservation of a single place for all the
455 Appen1 | should not vest or occupy a specific place in the liturgy,
456 Appen1 | to these considerations:~a. Proper catechesis must
457 Appen1 | should not be introduced as a means of circumventing the
458 Appen1 | Masses and at Masses for a special family observance;~
459 Appen1 | 270. ALTAR CROSS~Only a single cross should be carried
460 Appen1 | cross should be carried in a procession in order to give
461 Appen1 | provided they are played in a manner that is suitable
462 Appen1 | music commissions, to render a decision. ~ ~
463 Appen1 | it becomes evident that a pattern of such supplications
464 Appen1 | particularly the gift of a Christian life, to the deceased
465 Appen2 | publication «Notitiae», has issued a number of clarifications
466 Appen2 | the eucharistic prayer is a practice that has developed
467 Appen2 | demands that they be spoken in a loud and clear voice and
468 Appen2 | not be played." This is a clear rule, leaving no room
469 Appen2 | room for doubt, since it is a reminder of wrong practices
470 Appen2 | be foremost and dominant. A "background" accompaniment
471 Appen2 | after communion." Thus it is a matter of option, not obligation.
472 Appen2 | liturgical assemblies there is a great variety of gestures
473 Appen2 | gestures and postures during a celebration. For example,
474 Appen2 | example, should the people: a. stand during the prayer
475 Appen2 | questions (GIRM no. 21): a. The people stand while
476 Appen2 | celebrating the eucharist as a manifestation of the community'
477 Appen2 | is the supreme action of a community and not a time
478 Appen2 | action of a community and not a time for individuals to
479 Appen2 | REPLY: The appointments of a place of worship have some
480 Appen2 | possible (see GIRM no. 21), a deep bow and a respectful
481 Appen2 | no. 21), a deep bow and a respectful bearing are signs
482 Appen2 | appropriate to meditate for a short time in silence after
483 Appen2 | played softly and is not a distraction to meditation:
484 Appen2 | Nevertheless the norm takes on a general applicability; whatever
485 Appen2 | exist? REPLY: Yes. For it is a rite that on Sunday helpfully
486 Appen2 | the new missal, in such a way that the «Asperges»
487 Appen2 | understood by the phrase "a special, more solemn celebration?"
488 Appen2 | singing of the «Gloria» is a celebration observed with
489 Appen2 | observed with solemnity or with a large number of people:
490 Appen2 | congregation. But since a hymn and a profession of
491 Appen2 | congregation. But since a hymn and a profession of faith are
492 Appen2 | involve the assembly as a whole, does this practice
493 Appen2 | Order of Mass, drawn up in a practical fashion, have
494 Appen2 | the GIRM shows progress of a spiritual order (nos. 31
495 Appen2 | style for their recitation. a. As to the «Gloria», the
496 Appen2 | preserve its character as a hymn, says: "It is sung
497 Appen2 | celebrations. If it is sung, as a rule all are to sing it
498 Appen2 | after the homily, to address a salutation to them, for
499 Appen2 | better, then, not to have a repetition before or after
500 Appen2 | these weekdays when there is a "more solemn" celebration:
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