From the Quaesumus, igitur, Domine (Father, may this Holy Spirit) to the Respice, Domine (Lord, look upon the sacrifice) inclusive, all the concelebrants speak all the following together: The Quaesumus igitur, Domine (Father, may this Holy Spirit) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Ipse enim, cum hora venisset (He always loved those) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; The Unde et nos (Father, we now celebrate) and the Respice, Domine (Lord, look upon this sacrifice) with hands outstretched. A brief period of silence may precede the prayer, unless this has been already observed immediately after Communion. xbbe`b``3 C3> endstream endobj 369 0 obj <>/ViewerPreferences<>/Outlines 20 0 R/Metadata 26 0 R/Pages 25 0 R/StructTreeRoot 28 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 370 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 371 0 obj <>stream . Col 3:16). 0000002424 00000 n 0000001056 00000 n "+~d|)]rLH"F(> NazYvMpCTLPGf5To6o\uO[X g*\s~86T3U97)yPb6Zpbn,O> 'Z_`IXwdxZs[=BaETgG5][/ER DO\/,hF|$\((> h(X"oQxt.ocvJtP'_\r6-PTM~1(jU*E+_/gGt c.Mx5G*/}yly@Dani^n'3{`q@2T+,jpR&ZpwZ3B:Bqd f,Y@d"j MU8+,' `9 azEwbmFK In addition, certain adaptations are indicated in the proper place in the Missal and pertain respectively to the diocesan Bishop or to the Conference of Bishops, in accord with the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy[35] (cf. For in these prayers the priest, while he performs the commemoration, turns towards God, even in the name of the whole people, renders him thanks and offers the living and holy Sacrifice, namely, the Churchs offering and the Victim by whose immolation God willed to be appeased;[4] and he prays that the Body and Blood of Christ may be a sacrifice acceptable to the Father and salvific for the whole world.[5]. 20. Therefore, when the Second Vatican Council convened in order to accommodate the Church to the requirements of her proper apostolic office precisely in these times, it examined thoroughly, as had Trent, the instructive and pastoral character of the sacred Liturgy. %%EOF [154] Cf. Lk 22:18), natural, and unadulterated, that is, without admixture of extraneous substances. 199. The celebration of Mass, as the action of Christ and the People of God arrayed hierarchically, is the center of the whole Christian life for the Church both universal and local, as well as for each of the faithful individually. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction Inestimabile donum, 3 April, 1980, no. 0000017060 00000 n 0000010022 00000 n On solemnities the priest is bound to follow the calendar of the church where he is celebrating. R/ Amen. 378. Either in the sanctuary, apart from the altar of celebration, in a form and place more appropriate, not excluding on an old altar no longer used for celebration (cf. . 269. stream Prayers of this kind, which occur before the reading of the Gospel, at the Preparation of the Gifts, and also before and after the Communion of the priest, are said quietly. 271. After the priest has said the prayer at the Rite of Peace and the greeting Pax Domini sit semper vobiscum (The peace of the Lord be with you always) and the people have responded, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you), the deacon, if it is appropriate, invites all to exchange the sign of peace. 15) In 1989, the Holy See confirmed a ritual text for the reception of the holy oils for optional use in the dioceses of the United States, allowing for the reception to take place during the procession of the gifts at the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper or on another suitable day. no. nos. Then the priest says the prayer which is customarily known as the collect and through which the character of the celebration is expressed. The faithful, and especially the family of the deceased, should be urged to participate in the Eucharistic Sacrifice offered for the deceased person also by receiving Holy Communion. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. After the Agnus Dei, he performs the commingling, saying quietly the Haec commixtio (May this mingling). 0000000572 00000 n 136. no. 16 0 obj This is sung either by the choir alone or by the choir or cantor with the people. [96] Cf. 235. It is sung or said on Sundays outside the Seasons of Advent and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and at special celebrations of a more solemn character. [165] Cf. They should, however, sit while the readings before the Gospel and the responsorial Psalm are proclaimed and for the homily and while the Preparation of the Gifts at the Offertory is taking place; and, as circumstances allow, they may sit or kneel while the period of sacred silence after Communion is observed. When in fact there is no choir, it is up to the cantor to lead the different chants, with the people taking part.[88]. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of Articles for Liturgical Use, no. The priest introduces and concludes it, with the minister announcing the intentions. At the end, the people make the acclamation, Quia tuum est regnum (For the kingdom). Communicants should not be denied Holy Communion because they kneel. 28. [148] Cf. [46] Cf. no. Other Masses for the Dead, that is, daily Masses, may be celebrated on weekdays in Ordinary Time on which optional memorials occur or when the Office is of the weekday, provided such Masses are actually applied for the dead. 167. "The altar may be decorated with flowers with a moderation that accords withthe character of this day" (EM, no. 302. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. During the Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon stands near the priest but slightly behind him, so that when needed he may assist the priest with the chalice or the Missal. In the celebration of Mass the faithful form a holy people, a people whom God has made his own, a royal priesthood, so that they may give thanks to God and offer the spotless Victim not only through the hands of the priest but also together with him, and so that they may learn to offer themselves. 0000003006 00000 n 0000029272 00000 n And all pray in silence with the Priest for a while. 0000013321 00000 n [23] Cf. [6] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 326. The priest then takes the paten or ciborium and goes to the communicants, who, as a rule, approach in a procession. The vestment proper to the deacon is the dalmatic, worn over the alb and stole. The nature of the presidential texts demands that they be spoken in a loud and clear voice and that everyone listen with attention. [100] Paul VI, Apostolic Letter Ministeria quaedam, 15 August 1972: AAS 64 (1972), p. 532. While the organ is to be accorded pride of place, other wind, stringed, or percussion instruments may be used in liturgical services in the dioceses of the United States of America, according to longstanding local usage, provided they are truly apt for sacred use or can be rendered apt. After the people have gathered, the Entrance chant begins as the priest enters with the deacon and ministers. 398. The verses are taken from the Lectionary or the Gradual. 249. 387, 388-393). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. After this, standing and turned toward the altar, the priest says quietly, Corpus Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Body of Christ bring me to everlasting life) and reverently receives the Body of Christ. [109] Cf. 36 3. 0000003331 00000 n Grant us, O Lord, we pray, that we may participate worthily in these mysteries, for whenever the memorial of this sacrifice is celebrated the work of our redemption is accomplished. stream Penitential Act The Priest invites the faithful to the Penitential Act. 85. Gold- or silver-colored vestments may be worn on more solemn occasions in the dioceses of the United States of America. He is preceded by a thurifer, carrying a thurible with smoking incense, and by servers with lighted candles. However, he should always take care to keep to the sense of the text given in the Missal and to express it succinctly. [119] Cf. If not sung, it is to be recited by all together or by two parts of the assembly responding one to the other. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for a Blessing on the Occasion of the Installation of a New Tabernacle, nos. Tell the whole community of Israel: On the tenth of this month every one of your families. He incenses the book and proclaims the Gospel reading. 5; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. In a concelebration where a priest presides, however, the concelebrant who in the absence of a deacon proclaims the Gospel neither requests nor receives the blessing of the principal celebrant. endobj also Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. The Church bells are rung during the singing of the Gloria and then remain silent unless "if appropriate, the Diocesan Bishophas decided otherwise" (EM, no. 397. 304. nos. 362); The form of the gesture of peace (cf. trailer <<2B384F291E374653827C21A276D1F097>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 403 0 obj <>stream Where it is indicated in the rubrics, the celebrant is permitted to adapt them somewhat in order that they respond to the understanding of those participating. no. If, however, another liturgical action follows the Mass, the concluding rites, that is, the greeting, the blessing, and the dismissal, are omitted. Newly added is the description : "A lay minister with a cross, standingbetween two other ministerswith lighted candles leads off Before the Priest carrying the Blessed Sacrament comes the thuriferwith a smoking thurible" (EM, no. At the end of the prayer the people say the acclamation, Amen. The Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) is likewise said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. In addition, on or next to the altar are to be placed candlesticks with lighted candles: at least two in any celebration, or even four or six, especially for a Sunday Mass or a holy day of obligation. The Creed is to be sung or said by the priest together with the people on Sundays and solemnities. As a result, texts spoken in the celebration are to be chosen keeping in mind both a suitable pastoral reason and the options allowed in this matter. 0000014230 00000 n If need be, once the period of experimentation is concluded, the Bishops Conference shall decide upon pursuing the adaptations and shall propose a mature formulation of the matter to the Apostolic See for its decision.[158]. There is to be a homily on Sundays and holy days of obligation at all Masses that are celebrated with the participation of a congregation; it may not be omitted without a serious reason. In the celebration of the Mass with a congregation, the readings are always proclaimed from the ambo. But it is not at all appropriate that several persons divide a single element of the celebration among themselves, e.g., that the same reading be proclaimed by two lectors, one after the other, except as far as the Passion of the Lord is concerned. The diocesan Bishop may establish norms for Communion under both kinds for his own diocese, which are also to be observed in churches of religious and at celebrations with small groups. Then the principal celebrant takes a host consecrated in the same Mass, holds it slightly raised above the paten or the chalice, and, facing the people, says the Ecce Agnus Dei (This is the Lamb of God). [87] What is said about the choir also applies, in accordance with the relevant norms, to other musicians, especially the organist. The commentators remarks must be meticulously prepared and clear though brief. 6 0 obj 25. 35). particularly Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 0000000016 00000 n nos. [74] If, however, there is to be a hymn after Communion, the Communion chant should be ended in a timely manner. If Communion is given only under the species of bread, the priest raises the host slightly and shows it to each, saying, Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ). Moreover, even though manuscripts in the Vatican Library provided material for the emendation of some expressions, they by no means made it possible to inquire into ancient and approved authors farther back than the liturgical commentaries of the Middle Ages. 0 63. [103] Cf. [102] Cf. [49], 41. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. First, the altar, the Lords table, which is the center of the whole Liturgy of the Eucharist,[70] is prepared by placing on it the corporal, purificator, Missal, and chalice (unless the chalice is prepared at the credence table). 0000002238 00000 n From the Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) up to and including the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel), the principal celebrant alone makes the gestures, while all the concelebrants speak everything together, in this manner: The Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Qui pridie (The day before he suffered) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; While speaking the words of the Lord, each extends his right hand toward the bread and toward the chalice, if this seems appropriate; as the host and the chalice are shown, however, they look toward them and afterwards bow profoundly; The Unde et memores (Father, we celebrate the memory) and the Supra quae (Look with favor) with hands extended; From the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel) up to and including the words ex hac altaris participatione (as we receive from this altar), they bow with hands joined; then they stand upright and cross themselves at the words omni benedictione et gratia repleamur (let us be filled with every grace and blessing). 125. Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory Bishop of Belleville President United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Reverend Monsignor William P. Fay General Secretary. If several deacons are present, one of them may place incense in the thurible for the consecration and incense the host and the chalice as they are shown to the people. Then he takes the chalice, saying quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life), and reverently receives the Blood of Christ. [107] Cf. [130] Cf. According to local custom, the server also rings the bell as the priest shows the host and then the chalice. [42] Cf. For the same reason he should use Masses for the Dead in moderation, since every Mass is offered for both the living and the dead, and there is a commemoration of the dead in the Eucharistic Prayer. 268. After the priests blessing, the deacon, with hands joined and facing the people, dismisses them, saying, Ite, missa est (The Mass is ended, go in peace). startxref [22] Cf. [59] Cf. After doing these things, the priest goes to the chair. This unity is beautifully apparent from the gestures and postures observed in common by the faithful. For the consecration of hosts, a large paten may appropriately be used; on it is placed the bread for the priest and the deacon as well as for the other ministers and for the faithful. 273. 5; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. When this prayer before Communion is finished, the principal celebrant genuflects and steps back a little. nos. 42. MASSES AND PRAYERS FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. nos. 55. At the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist the gifts, which will become Christs Body and Blood, are brought to the altar. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 119. 246. In the arranging and choosing of the variable parts of the Mass for the Dead, especially the Funeral Mass (e.g., orations, readings, Prayer of the Faithful), pastoral considerations bearing upon the deceased, the family, and those attending should rightly be taken into account. [122] Cf. If no deacon is present, after the Prayer of the Faithful is concluded and while the priest remains at the chair, the acolyte places the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, the pall, and the Missal on the altar. The adaptations to the Ordo Lectionum Missae as contained in the Lectionary for Mass for use in the dioceses of the United States of America should be carefully observed. Among Masses of this kind are included Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs, Masses for Various Circumstances, and Votive Masses. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. When the Kyrie is sung as a part of the Act of Penitence, a trope may precede each acclamation. 0000002821 00000 n Epiclesis: In which, by means of particular invocations, the Church implores the power of the Holy Spirit that the gifts offered by human hands be consecrated, that is, become Christs Body and Blood, and that the spotless Victim to be received in Communion be for the salvation of those who will partake of it. [93] Cf. Then, with hands joined, he bows profoundly before the altar and quietly says, Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart). 107), the distribution of Holy Communion under both kinds (cf. After each reading, whoever reads gives the acclamation, to which the gathered people reply, honoring the word of God that they have received in faith and with grateful hearts. He proceeds to the ambo, carrying the book slightly elevated. For a particular reason, having to do either with the significance of the rite or of the festivity, the faculty is given to celebrate or concelebrate more than once on the same day in the following cases: A priest who has celebrated or concelebrated the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday may also celebrate or concelebrate the Evening Mass of the Lords Supper; A priest who has celebrated or concelebrated the Mass of the Easter Vigil may celebrate or concelebrate Mass during the day on Easter Sunday; On the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day), all priests may celebrate or concelebrate three Masses, provided the Masses are celebrated at their proper times of day; On the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), all priests may celebrate or concelebrate three Masses, provided that the celebrations take place at different times, and that the norms established regarding the application of second and third Masses are observed;[104]. The altar may be decorated with flowers (Holy Thursday, 5). : Martes 21 VII semana. 22. 354. 290. 358. 3d: AAS 59 (1967), p. 542. 364. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Leader: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. endstream Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Before and after an incensation, a profound bow is made to the person or object that is incensed, except for the incensation of the altar and the offerings for the Sacrifice of the Mass. 9. 26, 28; Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The norm for reception of Holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States is standing. [38] Cf. Then, if necessary, the acolyte assists the priest in receiving the gifts of the people and, if appropriate, brings the bread and wine to the altar and hands them to the priest. 50. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. The norm established by the Second Vatican Councilthat in the liturgical reform there should be no innovations unless required in order to bring a genuine and certain benefit to the Church, and taking care that any new forms adopted should in some way grow organically from forms already existing[161]must also be applied to efforts at the inculturation of the same Roman Rite. 23. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The text of this hymn may not be replaced by any other text. 395-399 are to be observed. Those who take up the collection in the church. 9. 2, 4, 5. no. 10 0 obj 366. [132] Cf. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554. 302. After the greeting of the people, the priest, the deacon, or a lay minister may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. The Communion of the deacon and the purification of the chalice take place as already described. Then the priest, with hands extended, says aloud the prayer, Domine Iesu Christe, qui dixisti (Lord Jesus Christ, you said). The adaptations spoken of below that call for a wider degree of coordination are to be decided, in accord with the norm of law, by the Conference of Bishops. 0000015939 00000 n The Mass on Holy Thursday is commonly known as the Feast of the Lord's Supper. 365), he selects a Eucharistic Prayer from those found in The Roman Missal or approved by the Apostolic See. They likewise bear witness to the Churchs continuous and unbroken tradition, irrespective of the introduction of certain new features. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal was canonically approved for use by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on November 12, 2002, and was subsequently confirmed by the Holy See by decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments on March 17, 2003 (Prot. It is appropriate that in publishing the Missal, celebrations proper to an entire nation or territory be inserted at the correct place among the celebrations of the General Calendar, while those proper to a region or diocese be placed in a special appendix. 179. 89. The homily, Profession of Faith, and Prayer of the Faithful, however, develop and conclude this part of the Mass. 361. 54: AAS 87 (1995), pp. [32] Special celebrations of Mass should observe the guidelines established for them: For Masses with special groups, cf. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 960 540] /Contents 17 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> On the weekdays in Ordinary Time, it is possible to choose either a weekday Mass, or the Mass of an optional memorial which happens to occur on that day, or the Mass of any Saint listed in the Martyrology for that day, or a Mass for Various Needs, or a Votive Mass. [40] Cf. The rubric following the washing of the feet is more descriptive than the presently existing one: "After the Washing of Feet, the Priest washes and dries his hands, puts the chasuble back on, and returns to the chair, and from there he directs the Universal Prayer. Upon returning to the altar, the priest collects any fragments that may remain. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. no. no. 0000004811 00000 n 189. It should, however, be large enough to allow the Eucharist to be celebrated properly and easily seen.[115]. [108], 289. H\j0l/J[0bR[c"o?*3KHIr$0&v{0 pXgvfz y\;ef8 Green is used in the Offices and Masses of Ordinary Time. [81] Cf. 350. Those who do not kneel ought to make a profound bow when the priest genuflects after the consecration. Likewise, he should also gather any fragments that may have fallen outside the paten. endobj 210-251). Its purpose is to express the communicants union in spirit by means of the unity of their voices, to show joy of heart, and to highlight more clearly the communitarian nature of the procession to receive Communion. For this reason, the solemn celebration of Masses of this sort must be an example for the entire diocese. In texts that are to be spoken in a loud and clear voice, whether by the priest or the deacon, or by the lector, or by all, the tone of voice should correspond to the genre of the text itself, that is, depending upon whether it is a reading, a prayer, a commentary, an acclamation, or a sung text; the tone should also be suited to the form of celebration and to the solemnity of the gathering. 203. Then the priest bows profoundly and says the Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and, afterwards, reads the Gospel. endobj The norms on the manner of singing are the same as for the Entrance chant (cf. For the celebration of the Eucharist, the people of God normally are gathered together in a church or, if there is no church or if it is too small, then in another respectable place that is nonetheless worthy of so great a mystery. Then the cantor, the lector, or another person announces the intentions from the ambo or from some other suitable place while facing the people, who take their part by responding in supplication. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The people answer, Amen. 33). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Votive Masses of the mysteries of the Lord or in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of the Angels or of any given Saint or of all the Saints may be said for the sake of the faithfuls devotion on weekdays in Ordinary Time, even if an optional memorial occurs.