Chapter, Paragraph
1 Intro, 0 | applying to itself when it gives directions about the
2 Intro, 0 | memory of this sacrifice";3 it is aptly and accurately
3 Intro, 0 | offices, describes that power. It is the continuation of the
4 Intro, 0 | of the whole Church; in it all should do only, but
5 Intro, 0 | tradition are considered, it becomes clear how remarkably
6 Intro, 0 | 10. As it bears witness to the Roman
7 Intro, 0 | the efficacy belonging to it. The Council thus stated
8 Intro, 0 | instruction for the faithful, it did not seem expedient to
9 Intro, 0 | Fathers that as a general rule it be celebrated in the vernacular."12
10 Intro, 0 | nevertheless, on the other, it did direct pastors to substitute
11 Intro, 0 | bishops and the Apostolic See, it has resulted in the permission
12 Intro, 0 | tradition; at the same time it fulfills another duty, that
13 Intro, 0 | very ancient tradition. It seemed that this cherished
14 1, 0 | eucharistic celebration, flow from it, and have it as their end.4 ~
15 1, 0 | flow from it, and have it as their end.4 ~
16 1, 0 | 2. Therefore, it is of the greatest importance
17 1, 0 | their own proper part in it may more fully receive its
18 1, 0 | and blood and entrusted it to the Church, his beloved
19 1, 0 | planned in such a way that it brings about in the faithful
20 1, 0 | the celebration demands it, and for the Christian people
21 1, 0 | for the Christian people it is a right and duty they
22 1, 0 | effectiveness and worth because it is the action of Christ
23 2, 0 | The Mass is made up as it were of the liturgy of the
24 2, 0 | people of God to receive from it instruction and food.17
25 2, 2 | eucharistic prayer is preeminent; it is the high point of the
26 2, 2 | 11. It is also up to the priest
27 2, 2 | at least in certain cases it will be advisable to adapt
28 2, 2 | situation of the community.20 It also belongs to the priest
29 2, 4 | that is, accordingly as it is a reading, a prayer,
30 2, 5 | of singing at Mass; but it is not always necessary
31 2, 5 | together ever more frequently, it is desirable that they know
32 2, 6 | the unity of the assembly; it both expresses and fosters
33 2, 6 | some other good reason.~But it is up to the conference
34 2, 7 | function depends on the time it occurs in each part of the
35 2, 8 | and the congregation; or it is sung entirely by the
36 2, 8 | or by a reader; otherwise it is recited by the priest
37 2, 8 | the «Kyrie» begins, unless it has already been included
38 2, 8 | penitential rite. Since it is a song by which the faithful
39 2, 8 | Lord and implore his mercy, it is ordinarily prayed by
40 2, 8 | or other circumstances, it may be said more than twice
41 2, 8 | the «Kyrie» is not sung, it is to be recited.~GLORIA~
42 2, 8 | the Father and the Lamb. It is sung by the congregation,
43 2, 8 | choir alone. If not sung, it is to be recited either
44 2, 8 | for ever and ever»; ~ - if it is directed to the Father,
45 2, 8 | Christ our Lord»; ~ - if it is directed to the Father,
46 2, 8 | for ever and ever»; ~ - if it is directed to the Son: «
47 2, 9 | affirm their adherence to it. Finally, having been fed
48 2, 9 | a presidential function, it is proper that as a rule
49 2, 9 | reading of the gospel, setting it off from the other readings
50 2, 9 | is appointed to proclaim it and prepares himself by
51 2, 9 | stand as they listen to it. Marks of reverence are
52 2, 9 | every season outside Lent. It is begun either by all present
53 2, 9 | by the choir or cantor; it may then be repeated. The
54 2, 9 | the reading is not sung, it is to be recited. If not
55 2, 9 | strongly recommended:35 it is necessary for the nurturing
56 2, 9 | nurturing of the Christian life. It should develop some point
57 2, 9 | celebrated with a congregation. It is recommended on other
58 2, 9 | Sundays and solemnities. It maybe said also at special,
59 2, 9 | solemn celebrations. ~If it is sung, as a rule all are
60 2, 9 | as a rule all are to sing it together or in alternation.~
61 2, 9 | intercede for all humanity. It is appropriate that this
62 2, 9 | 47. It belongs to the priest celebrant
63 2, 9 | say the concluding prayer. It is desirable that a deacon,
64 2, 10 | broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying: "
65 2, 10 | and chalice are placed on it (unless the chalice is prepared
66 2, 10 | are then brought forward. It is desirable for the faithful
67 2, 10 | entrance song (no. 26). If it is not sung, the presentation
68 2, 10 | for some special aspect of it that corresponds to the
69 2, 10 | priest in singing or reciting it.~c. Epiclesis: in special
70 2, 10 | the intercessions make it clear that the eucharist
71 2, 10 | celebration is the paschal meal, it is right that the faithful
72 2, 10 | congregation responding; otherwise it is recited aloud. This invocation
73 2, 10 | words from the Gospels.~h. It is most desirable that the
74 2, 10 | that, in the instances when it is permitted, they share
75 2, 10 | the conference of bishops. It is sung by the choir alone
76 2, 10 | the priest himself says it after he has received communion
77 3, 11 | Mass with a congregation, it is fitting that the bishop
78 3, 11 | eternal life, and shares in it with them. At the eucharist
79 3, 11 | that the parts proper to it, in keeping with the different
80 3, 11 | fact there is no choir, it is up to the cantor to lead
81 3, 11 | and deacon. In particular it is for him to prepare the
82 3, 11 | preparing them to understand it better. The commentator'
83 3, 11 | visible to the faithful, but it is preferable that this
84 3, 11 | there are several readings, it is better to distribute
85 4, 11 | parish community, inasmuch as it represents the universal
86 4, 11 | special form of celebration, it is most proper that they
87 4, 11 | number of ministers.59 But it may be celebrated without
88 4, 11 | 78. It is desirable that as a rule
89 4, 12 | placed on the altar, unless it is carried in the entrance
90 4, 13 | carried in the procession, it is placed near the altar
91 4, 13 | to the altar and kisses it. If incense is used, he
92 4, 13 | the altar while circling it. ~
93 4, 13 | gospel, the reader reads it at the lectern as before.
94 4, 13 | is on the altar, he takes it and goes to the lectern,
95 4, 13 | 101. It is fitting for the faithful'
96 4, 13 | With both hands he holds it slightly raised above the
97 4, 13 | takes the chalice, raises it a little with both hands,
98 4, 13 | the corporal and may cover it with a pall. ~
99 4, 13 | the people have answered: «It is right to give him thanks
100 4, 13 | eucharistic bread and breaks it over the paten. He places
101 4, 13 | eucharistic bread, and, holding it slightly above the paten
102 4, 13 | bread slightly and shows it to each one, saying: «The
103 4, 13 | gifts», etc., and dries it with a purificator. If this
104 4, 13 | side table by a minister. It is also permitted, especially
105 4, 14 | the Book of the Gospels on it, along with the priest he
106 4, 14 | is on the altar, he takes it and goes to the lectern;
107 4, 14 | the priest and may offer it to other ministers near
108 4, 14 | is the last to drink from it. ~
109 4, 14 | returns to the chair. But it is permissible to leave
110 4, 15 | occur at the same time. It is therefore desirable that
111 4, 15 | he places the cross near it and takes his own place
112 4, 15 | Throughout the celebration it belongs to the acolyte to
113 4, 15 | other way required. Thus it is appropriate that, if
114 4, 16 | the Book of the Gospels on it. Then he takes his place
115 4, 17 | the rite itself prescribes it, concelebration is also
116 4, 17 | concelebration and to permit it in his churches and oratories
117 4, 20 | the altar and stand around it in such a way that they
118 4, 22 | with the left hand under it, they return to their places.
119 4, 22 | concelebrants, or from the paten as it is passed from one to the
120 4, 22 | eucharistic bread, holds it slightly raised above the
121 4, 22 | or the one who presents it always wipes it off. After
122 4, 22 | presents it always wipes it off. After communicating,
123 4, 22 | little water, and place it on the paten.~
124 4, 22 | in the chalice and takes it to the side table. There
125 4, 22 | the chalice and arranges it in the usual way.~
126 4, 22 | a particle, dip part of it into the chalice, and, holding
127 4, 22 | remains in the chalice, takes it to the side table and there
128 4, 22 | acolyte purifies and dries it, then arranges it in the
129 4, 22 | dries it, then arranges it in the usual way.~ ~
130 4, 25 | to the altar and kisses it, goes to the missal at the
131 4, 26 | the second reading, when it is to be said, and the «
132 4, 26 | if the rubrics call for it.~
133 4, 31 | in the censer and blesses it with the sign of the cross,
134 4, 31 | freestanding, the priest incenses it as he walks around it.~b.
135 4, 31 | incenses it as he walks around it.~b. If the altar is not
136 4, 31 | freestanding, he incenses it while walking first to the
137 4, 31 | beside the altar, he incenses it before he incenses the altar.
138 4, 31 | altar, the priest incenses it when he passes in front
139 4, 31 | when he passes in front of it.~ ~
140 4, 32 | by the one who purifies it. The paten is usually to
141 4, 32 | bread or any particle of it should fall, it is to be
142 4, 32 | particle of it should fall, it is to be picked up reverently.
143 4, 33 | complete form as a sign when it is received under both kinds.
144 4, 33 | the rite or are present at it, pastors should take care
145 4, 33 | conditions, times, and places, it decides to be in the interest
146 4, 33 | into the precious blood it can still easily be given
147 4, 33 | taking care not to spill it, and then return to their
148 4, 33 | both kinds have drunk from it. If there are others who
149 4, 33 | chalice, the priest places it on the altar and if there
150 4, 33 | the chalice and, showing it, says:«The body and blood
151 4, 33 | priest takes a particle, dips it into the chalice, and, showing
152 4, 33 | the chalice, and, showing it, says: «The body and blood
153 4, 33 | return to their place.~c. It is also permitted to place
154 4, 33 | from the minister, places it in the chalice, and drinks
155 4, 33 | spill any drops, and places it in a container of water
156 4, 33 | purify the tube, then puts it into another container presented
157 5, 33 | adapting them to new needs. It strives as well to promote
158 5, 33 | and be true to the reality it is to symbolize and the
159 5, 33 | symbolize and the purpose it is to serve.76~
160 5, 33 | 255. It is preferable that churches
161 5, 33 | this commission whenever it comes to laying down norms
162 5, 33 | be such that in some way it conveys the image of the
163 5, 33 | of the gathered assembly. It should also allow the participants
164 5, 33 | design and appointments. It should be large enough to
165 5, 33 | under sacramental signs. It is also the table of the
166 5, 33 | called together to share in it. The altar is, as well,
167 5, 33 | attached to the floor so that it cannot be moved; a movable
168 5, 33 | ministers to walk around it easily and Mass to be celebrated
169 5, 33 | celebrated facing the people. It should be so placed as to
170 5, 33 | of material, as long as it is becoming and solid. ~
171 5, 33 | 266. It is fitting to maintain the
172 5, 33 | the altar or is placed on it. ~
173 5, 33 | either on the altar or near it. ~ ~
174 5, 33 | structure of each church, it must be so placed that the
175 5, 33 | proclaimed from the lectern; it may be used also for the
176 5, 33 | prayer of the faithful). ~It is better for the commentator,
177 5, 33 | very ancient tradition, it is lawful to set up in places
178 6, 33 | tradition of the Latin Church, it must be unleavened.~
179 6, 33 | other pastoral needs require it, small hosts are in no way
180 6, 33 | chalice and consecrates it. He says only the part of
181 6, 34 | may properly be used; on it is placed the bread for
182 6, 34 | with a cincture, unless it is made to fit without a
183 6, 34 | front. The deacon wears it over his left shoulder and
184 6, 34 | to the right side, where it is fastened. ~
185 6, 34 | used in Lent and Advent. It may also be worn in offices
186 7, 34 | different parts of the Mass, it is necessary for the deacon,
187 7, 35 | salvation.~Accordingly, it is expected that there will
188 7, 35 | choosing a text because it is shorter or easier. ~
189 7, 36 | and saints mentioned in it and on Sundays, unless for
190 7, 36 | II has features that make it particularly suitable for
191 7, 36 | circumstances. ~Although it has its own preface, it
192 7, 36 | it has its own preface, it may also be used with other
193 7, 36 | the history of salvation. It may be used when a Mass
194 7, 36 | occasions listed in the Missal. It is always permissible even
195 Appen1 | individual celebration, it is important to consider
196 Appen1 | community. In all cases it is well to remember the
197 Appen1 | atmosphere of celebration. It serves the function of putting
198 Appen1 | listening to the word of God. It helps people to become conscious
199 Appen1 | Lent, Christmas and Advent, it is preferable that most
200 Appen1 | the reading is not sung it is recited. The alleluia
201 Appen1 | Lent, Christmas and Advent, it is preferable that most
202 Appen1 | Instruction»). In fact, it is good to give the assembly
203 Appen1 | foster a sense of unity. It should be simple and not
204 Appen1 | not demand great effort. It gives expression to the
205 Appen1 | Lent, Christmas and Advent, it is preferable that most
206 Appen1 | reception of Communion. It is the communicant's personal
207 Appen1 | receive the host and dip it into the chalice. Intinction
208 Appen1 | kinds might be given when it approved the motion that
209 Appen1 | reverence to the cross. It is desirable to place the
210 Appen1 | procession near the altar so that it may serve as the cross of
211 Appen1 | of the altar. Otherwise it should be put away during
212 Appen1 | suitability of the instruments, it is the responsibility of
213 Appen1 | arbitrary rule is imposed until it becomes evident that a pattern
214 Appen1 | catafalque or pall is excluded, it is permitted to celebrate
215 Appen1 | commendations, in those cases where it is physically or morally
216 Appen1 | Eucharistic celebration:~It is appropriate that the
217 Appen1 | sings the opening prayer. ~It is desirable that the first
218 Appen1 | the hope of eternal life.~It is desirable that members
219 Appen2 | no room for doubt, since it is a reminder of wrong practices
220 Appen2 | part of the Mass. Further, it is obvious that the organ'
221 Appen2 | silence after communion." Thus it is a matter of option, not
222 Appen2 | memorial acclamation after it. c. The people may sit during
223 Appen2 | 23. ~QUERY 1: Is it appropriate to meditate
224 Appen2 | REPLY: Yes, as long as it really is played softly
225 Appen2 | the singing during Mass, it should fit the character
226 Appen2 | still exist? REPLY: Yes. For it is a rite that on Sunday
227 Appen2 | character as a hymn, says: "It is sung by the congregation,
228 Appen2 | choir alone. If not sung, it is to be recited either
229 Appen2 | should be sung. Otherwise it is recited by all either
230 Appen2 | Sundays and solemnities. It may be said also at special,
231 Appen2 | solemn celebrations. If it is sung, as a rule all are
232 Appen2 | as a rule all are to sing it together or in alternation."
233 Appen2 | liturgical assembly, which says it together ("all") or sings
234 Appen2 | together ("all") or sings it as two alternating choirs:
235 Appen2 | 42. ~QUERY: Is it advisable to invite the
236 Appen2 | Jesus Christ, etc.?" REPLY: It all depends on lawful local
237 Appen2 | But generally speaking it is inadvisable to continue
238 Appen2 | at the beginning of Mass. It is better, then, not to
239 Appen2 | REPLY: Not per se; still, it may be said even on these
240 Appen2 | the offertory of the Mass, it is pointed out, speaks only
241 Appen2 | did not adequately bring it out and were couched in
242 Appen2 | no. 25. ~QUERY 2: Does it not seem that the suppression
243 Appen2 | should be followed? REPLY: It must never be forgotten
244 Appen2 | particulars in some places, it is not to be inferred that
245 Appen2 | when he comes in front of it; c. toward the altar: he
246 Appen2 | clearly not at issue, but it is not to be dropped since
247 Appen2 | Lavabo», e.g., on whether it should be a rite in silence
248 Appen2 | however, unanimity that it must be retained. Even though
249 Appen2 | variant and if so, what is it? b. Is the pertinent traditional
250 Appen2 | Christ died is without limit; it is equivalent to saying "
251 Appen2 | Christ's blood. What is it worth but the whole world?
252 Appen2 | the price is so small that it has purchased only Africans
253 Appen2 | they are so important that it has been given for them
254 Appen2 | considered as optional. But it should not be omitted all
255 Appen2 | parts must be followed as it appears in the Missal. Some
256 Appen2 | Nevertheless hand missals, it seems, remain necessary.
257 Appen2 | directed; at the same time it is the fount from which
258 Appen2 | followed? REPLY: In this case it is helpful to recall: 1.
259 Appen2 | three times." Therefore, it seems that the breast is
260 Appen2 | of Paul VI say nothing, it is not to be thereby inferred
261 Appen2 | second reading," etc. Is it permissible to follow this
262 Appen2 | continued; among other things it indicated at this point: "
263 Appen2 | be rung at Mass? REPLY: It all depends on the different
264 Appen2 | attention and awareness that it has no need of this signal
265 Appen2 | than of peace. Further, it is a liturgical gesture
266 Appen2 | on personal initiative; it is not in the rubrics. Nor
267 Appen2 | inspiration. Any substitution for it must be repudiated: Not
268 Appen2 | the people is used, how is it to be integrated into the
269 Appen2 | this invitation, to put it in different words, or to
270 Appen2 | different words, or to omit it altogether. c. But in contrast
271 Appen2 | entire blessing and during it the people respond: «Amen»
272 Appen2 | the differences are right, it is enough to consider the
273 Appen2 | text cannot be achieved. b. It is rather odd that the norms
274 Appen2 | 191. ~QUERY: It is apparent that practices
275 Appen2 | celebrant alone says or sings it. b. Or regularly all the
276 Appen2 | concelebrants say or sing it. c. In some places the whole
277 Appen2 | whole assembly says or sings it. What rule should be followed?
278 Appen2 | followed? REPLY: In any meeting it customarily belongs to the
279 Appen2 | doxology inclusive. Therefore, it belongs to the one presiding
280 Appen2 | the following remarks: a. It is the right of the one
281 Appen2 | eucharistic prayer also to close it by reciting the final doxology.
282 Appen2 | part of which refers to it: ". . .or by all the concelebrants
283 Appen2 | participation in the liturgy, it is necessary that this desire
284 Appen2 | is in fact retrogression: it is a sign of forgetting
285 Appen2 | liturgy." In the third case it happens often that the final «
286 Appen2 | Amen»") are followed, it is possible in order to
287 Appen2 | to accompany the words. It is enough to recall the
288 Appen2 | Mass also reads: "All bow." It is well to remember that
289 Appen2 | with the left hand under it, they return to their places.
290 Appen2 | concelebrants, or from the paten as it is passed from one to the
291 Appen2 | after the consecration, but it is not clear what is to
292 Appen2 | chalice . . . and dries it with a purificator" (GIRM
293 Appen2 | the side of the altar). It is implicit in this regulation
294 Appen2 | gifts», etc., and dries it with a purificator. If this
295 Appen2 | side table by a minister. It is also permitted, especially
296 Appen2 | returns to the chair. But it is permissible to leave
297 Appen2 | been completed and where is it available? REPLY: According
298 Appen2 | festiveness" (nos. 79, 269). But it makes no further determination
299 Appen2 | be done without delay), it is necessary to provide
300 Appen2 | its «shape». Therefore, it was incorrect to interpret «
301 Appen2 | 81 and 302. From these it is altogether clear that
302 Appen2 | celebrated in the measure due to it (see SC art. 108). This
303 Appen2 | 4. During Ordinary Time it is permissible to celebrate
304 Appen2 | governed by the rule that it may not be used when a Mass
305 Appen2 | weekdays of Lent, neither does it intend to speak of the weekdays
306 Appen2 | Easter Sunday. Therefore, it may be celebrated during
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