Thus within the Act of Penitence and again after the invitation to pray, all recollect themselves; but at the conclusion of a reading or the homily, all meditate briefly on what they have heard; then after Communion, they praise and pray to God in their hearts. The singing at this time is done either alternately by the choir and the people or in a similar way by the cantor and the people, or entirely by the people, or by the choir alone. 41. 28; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. Rose may be used, where it is the practice, on Gaudete Sunday (Third Sunday of Advent) and on Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. At the Last Supper Christ instituted the Paschal Sacrifice and banquet, by which the Sacrifice of the Cross is continuously made present in the Church whenever the priest, representing Christ the Lord, carries out what the Lord himself did and handed over to his disciples to be done in his memory.[69]. If, however, only one acolyte is present, he should perform the more important duties while the rest are to be distributed among several ministers. [53] Cf. For public authorities and the salvation of the whole world; c. For those burdened by any kind of difficulty; d. For the local community. 5). 118. The evening Mass and ceremonies of Holy Thursday commemorate the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy . 240. The sanctuary is the place where the altar stands, where the word of God is proclaimed, and where the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers exercise their offices. 56. The diocesan Bishop, who is to be regarded as the high priest of his flock, and from whom the life in Christ of the faithful under his care in a certain sense derives and upon whom it depends,[148] must promote, regulate, and be vigilant over the liturgical life in his diocese. 0000021149 00000 n Floral decorations should always be done with moderation and placed around the altar rather than on its mensa. All these elements, even though they must express the hierarchical structure and the diversity of ministries, should nevertheless bring about a close and coherent unity that is clearly expressive of the unity of the entire holy people. 171-186) and likewise carries out the other parts, that is, those of the people. With the people he adds, Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy). 170. 178. [106] Cf. Moreover, the wondrous mystery of the Lords real presence under the Eucharistic species, reaffirmed by the Second Vatican Council[6] and other documents of the Churchs Magisterium[7] in the same sense and with the same words that the Council of Trent had proposed as a matter of faith,[8] is proclaimed in the celebration of Mass not only by means of the very words of consecration, by which Christ becomes present through transubstantiation, but also by that interior disposition and outward expression of supreme reverence and adoration in which the Eucharistic Liturgy is carried out. The meaning of the sign demands that the material for the Eucharistic celebration truly have the appearance of food. Before, however, proceeding to new adaptations, especially those more thoroughgoing, great care should be taken to promote the proper instruction of clergy and faithful in a wise and orderly fashion, so as to take advantage of the faculties already foreseen and to implement fully the pastoral norms concerning the spirit of a celebration. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 55. no. 23. 168. Then, at the words Lectio sancti Evangelii (A reading from the holy Gospel), he signs the book with his thumb and, afterwards, himself on his forehead, mouth, and breast. [137] Cf. 3: AAS 59 (1967), p. 542. [69] Cf. 247. 39). The purpose of the many prefaces that enrich The Roman Missal is to bring out more fully the motives for thanksgiving within the Eucharistic Prayer and to set out more clearly the different facets of the mystery of salvation. The norms laid down in their proper places are to be observed for the choice of the chants between the readings, as well as of the chants at the entrance, at the offertory, and at Communion (cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 393. It is fitting that there be a cantor or a choir director to lead and sustain the peoples singing. endobj [158] Cf. 0000009376 00000 n 164. The people answer, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). 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. [34] Cf. [144] Cf. 1. 88). When Mass is celebrated for a particular dead person, the special formula may be inserted in the place indicated, namely, before the Memento etiam (Remember our brothers and sisters). Care should, however, be taken that, when choosing scriptural passages, parts of Sacred Scripture are not permanently excluded. After doing these things, the priest goes to the chair. [83] They should, moreover, endeavor to make this clear by their deep religious sense and their charity toward brothers and sisters who participate with them in the same celebration. 4. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 356. Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours, editio typica, 11 April 1971, editio typica altera, 7 April 1985, nos. Council of Trent, session 13, Decretum de ss. 26. [111], On account of this, in commissioning artists and choosing works of art to be admitted into a church, what should be required is that true excellence in art which nourishes faith and devotion and accords authentically with both the meaning and the purpose for which it is intended.[112]. 0000002090 00000 n There is also to be a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it, either on the altar or near it, where it is clearly visible to the assembled congregation. All Masses without an assembly are forbidden. 397. 187. As regards chalices and other vessels that are intended to serve as receptacles for the Blood of the Lord, they are to have bowls of nonabsorbent material. 2, 4, 5. [140] For blessing objects that are designed for liturgical use in churches, cf. [65] Cf. In the wake of new restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, two American bishops spoke with EWTN's Raymond Arroyo Thursday about how . 78. 167. 368 0 obj <> endobj xref 368 36 0000000016 00000 n 388. Then he places the chalice on the corporal and covers it with a pall, as appropriate. 199-200; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, editio typica, 1973, nos. 67. Red is used on Palm Sunday of the Lords Passion and on Good Friday, on Pentecost Sunday, on celebrations of the Lords Passion, on the feasts of the Apostles and Evangelists, and on celebrations of Martyr Saints. [130] Cf. [23] Cf. All pray silently with the priest for a brief time. 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). It is also up to the priest, in the exercise of his office of presiding over the gathered assembly, to offer certain explanations that are foreseen in the rite itself. 184. 115. It is not merely a meal which reminds us of the Last Supper, or a Passion play which helps recall Good Friday, or a Sunrise Service which celebrates the Lord's Resurrection. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Among the faithful, the schola cantorum or choir exercises its own liturgical function, ensuring that the parts proper to it, in keeping with the different types of chants, are properly carried out and fostering the active participation of the faithful through the singing. Since the Eucharistic Celebration is the Paschal Banquet, it is desirable that in keeping with the Lords command, his Body and Blood should be received as spiritual food by the faithful who are properly disposed. The rubrics then make a mention of the liturgical decoration. On obligatory memorials, on the weekdays of Advent up to and including December 16, of the Christmas Season from January 2, and of the Easter Season after the Octave of Easter, Masses for Various Needs, Masses for Various Circumstances, and Votive Masses are as such forbidden. The homily is usually given by the principal celebrant or by one of the concelebrants. The priest may incense the gifts placed upon the altar and then incense the cross and the altar itself, so as to signify the Churchs offering and prayer rising like incense in the sight of God. When he celebrates the Eucharist, therefore, he must serve God and the people with dignity and humility, and by his bearing and by the way he says the divine words he must convey to the faithful the living presence of Christ. 44). 0000013961 00000 n Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. Even before the celebration itself, it is commendable that silence to be observed in the church, in the sacristy, in the vesting room, and in adjacent areas, so that all may dispose themselves to carry out the sacred action in a devout and fitting manner. For example, one deacon may be assigned to take the sung parts, another to serve at the altar; if there are several readings, it is well to distribute them among a number of lectors. 128. The Roman Rite constitutes a notable and precious part of the liturgical treasure and patrimony of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Re at Mass of Lord's Supper: 'Eucharist is the life and center 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. xYK$771 `ggra3MH!5Sce{*Iw|AaxPRQP_Axpy:VF'~=4SB(5 131. If no lector is present, the priest himself proclaims all the readings and the Psalm, standing at the ambo. The priest prepares himself by a prayer, said quietly, that he may fruitfully receive Christs Body and Blood. 58. On memorials of Saints, the collect proper to the day is used or, if none is available, one from an appropriate Common. [143] The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. Churches, therefore, and other places should be suitable for carrying out the sacred action and for ensuring the active participation of the faithful. [125] Cf. [62] Cf. endobj Among those Masses celebrated by some communities, moreover, the conventual Mass, which is a part of the daily Office, or the community Mass, has a particular place. endobj 33. Eucharistic Prayer IV has an invariable Preface and gives a fuller summary of salvation history. The holy day falls on the Thursday before Easter and is part of Holy Week. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of Articles for Liturgical Use, no. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. 28; Order of Crowning an Image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, editio typica, 1981, nos. [96] Cf. Small hosts are, however, in no way ruled out when the number of those receiving Holy Communion or other pastoral needs require it. 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. 284. [38] Cf. 303); Or even in some chapel suitable for the faithfuls private adoration and prayer[129] and organically connected to the church and readily visible to the Christian faithful. Cathedrals and parish churches, however, are to be dedicated with a solemn rite. In the absence of an instituted lector, other laypersons may be commissioned to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture. 767 1: AAS 79 (1987), p. 1249; Interdicasterial Instruction on certain questions regarding the collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the sacred ministry of priests, Ecclesiae de mysterio, 15 August 1997, art. In this way a richer collection of texts is available, by which the prayer life of the faithful is more abundantly nourished. [162] Cf. Care should, however, be taken in planning lest beyond what is needed of the Blood of Christ remains to be consumed at the end of the celebration. 365. 16 0 obj The priest takes a host, dips it partly into the chalice and, showing it, says, Corpus et Sanguis Christi (The Body and Blood of Christ). These are to be put in a suitable place but away from the Eucharistic table. 216. Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 14: AAS 59 (1967), p. 304. The Communion of the concelebrants may also be arranged so that each concelebrant communicates the Body of the Lord at the altar and, immediately afterwards, the Blood of the Lord. Diligent care should be taken to ensure that the bread and wine intended for the Eucharist are kept in a perfect state of conservation: that is, that the wine does not turn to vinegar nor the bread spoil or become too hard to be broken easily. The concelebrants may, however, remain in their places and take the Body of Christ from the paten presented to them by the principal celebrant or by one or more of the concelebrants, or by passing the paten one to another. <>/Metadata 879 0 R/ViewerPreferences 880 0 R>> In addition, the priest bows slightly as he speaks the words of the Lord at the consecration. The Creed is not said. The priest gives the sign of peace to the minister, if appropriate. When the Alleluia is begun, all rise, except for a Bishop, who puts incense into the thurible without saying anything and blesses the deacon or, if there is no deacon, the concelebrant who is to proclaim the Gospel. [33] Cf. no. 28; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 99. [115] Cf. Every legitimate celebration of the Eucharist is directed by the Bishop, either in person or through priests who are his helpers. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. 48). 3 0 obj 80. 251. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 390. They are then accepted at an appropriate place by the priest or the deacon and carried to the altar. 171. nos. 940; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. Among Masses of this kind are included Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs, Masses for Various Circumstances, and Votive Masses. In the Lords Prayer a petition is made for daily food, which for Christians means preeminently the Eucharistic bread, and also for purification from sin, so that what is holy may, in fact, be given to those who are holy. no. In addition, all priests belonging to the community who are obliged, as a matter of duty, to celebrate individually for the pastoral benefit of the faithful may also on the same day concelebrate at the conventual or community Mass. 45. 0000002821 00000 n 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. 274. no. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for a Blessing on the Occasion of the Installation of a New Tabernacle, nos. no. 56; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. [156] Cf. In the local Church, first place should certainly be given, because of its significance, to the Mass at which the Bishop presides, surrounded by his presbyterate, deacons, and lay ministers,[91] and in which the holy people of God participate fully and actively, for it is there that the preeminent expression of the Church is found. In the Church, which is the Body of Christ, not all members have the same office. 202, 374) and the establishing of norms regarding the function of serving the priest at the altar (cf. <> Still others, such as the prayers for the Church, the laity, the sanctification of human work, the community of all peoples, and certain needs proper to our era, have been newly composed, drawing on the thoughts and often the very phrasing of the recent documents of the Council. 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. 285. In Eucharistic Prayer IV, the Confitemur tibi, Pater sancte (Father, we acknowledge) up to and including the words omnem sanctificationem compleret (bring us the fullness of grace) is spoken by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 142. [89] All should observe the norms established by the Bishop for his diocese regarding the office of those who serve the priest at the altar. 6: AAS 89 (1997), p. 869. [50], Since faithful from different countries come together ever more frequently, it is fitting that they know how to sing together at least some parts of the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin, especially the Creed and the Lords Prayer, set to the simpler melodies.[51]. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for a Blessing on the Occasion of the Installation of a New Ambo, nos. The concelebrants approach the middle of the altar one after another, genuflect, and receive the Body of the Lord; then they go to the side of the altar and consume the Blood of the Lord, following the rite chosen for Communion from the chalice, as has just been said. 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. Days or periods of prayer for the fruits of the earth, prayer for human rights and equality, prayer for world justice and peace, and penitential observances outside Lent are to be observed in the dioceses of the United States of America at times to be designated by the diocesan Bishop. 353. After the priests Communion, the deacon receives Communion under both kinds from the priest himself and then assists the priest in distributing Communion to the people. a. 71. 41: AAS 87 (1995), p. 304. 199. 160, 283); The materials for the altar and sacred furnishings, especially the sacred vessels, and also the materials, form, and color of the liturgical vestments (cf. At the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist the gifts, which will become Christs Body and Blood, are brought to the altar. The priest, having put incense into the thurible, blesses it with the sign of the Cross, without saying anything. Thus, while many expressions, drawn from the Churchs most ancient tradition and familiar through the many editions of The Roman Missal, have remained unchanged, many other expressions have been accommodated to todays needs and circumstances. endstream endobj 2138 0 obj <>/Size 2104/Type/XRef>>stream Mass should not be celebrated without a minister or at least one of the faithful, except for a just and reasonable cause. Then the Act of Penitence takes place, and, if required by the rubrics, the Kyrie and Gloria are said. The Alleluia is sung in every season other than Lent. At the ambo, the priest opens the book and, with hands joined, says, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you), and the people respond, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). Moreover, continuing progress in the study of the holy Fathers has also shed light upon the theology of the mystery of the Eucharist through the teachings of such illustrious Fathers of Christian antiquity as St. Irenaeus, St. Ambrose, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, and St. John Chrysostom. The base, on the other hand, may be made of other solid and worthy materials. John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Dies Domini, 31 May 1998 , no. The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. 362); The form of the gesture of peace (cf. 1: AAS 65 (1973), pp. The Eucharistic Prayer demands, by its very nature, that only the priest say it in virtue of his ordination. 50. Order of Mass - Universalis Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [146] Cf. 223. The Mass For Peace and Justice (no. 173. %PDF-1.4 % In Masses with special groups, the priest is allowed to choose texts more suited to the particular celebration, provided they are taken from the texts of an approved lectionary. [136] Cf. 2139 0 obj <>stream 128. 0000004811 00000 n [9] Cf. 206. The priest then takes the host and breaks it over the paten. 158), observing, however, the rite chosen in each particular instance for Communion from the chalice; and the other concelebrants should follow suit. 297. The altar may be decorated with flowers (Holy Thursday, 5). endobj 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 566. [109] Cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. [126] Cf. Through Christ our Lord. endobj No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright holder. 44. In all that pertains to Communion under both kinds, the Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America are to be followed (see nos. The procession bringing the gifts is accompanied by the Offertory chant (cf. To bring to completion the prayer of the People of God, and also to conclude the entire Communion Rite, the priest says the Prayer after Communion, in which he prays for the fruits of the mystery just celebrated. 57; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. nos. When the reading is concluded, he says the acclamation Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), and all respond, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). Thus, they are to shun any appearance of individualism or division, keeping before their eyes that they have only one Father in heaven and accordingly are all brothers and sisters to each other. 284-287 is followed. 52). The priest may, very briefly, introduce the faithful to the Liturgy of the Word. 59. [59] Cf. 0000008345 00000 n In coming to the altar, when no deacon is present, the lector, wearing approved attire, may carry the Book of the Gospels, which is to be slightly elevated. In keeping with the Churchs traditional practice and the altars symbolism, the table of a fixed altar is to be of stone and indeed of natural stone. endstream 107), the distribution of Holy Communion under both kinds (cf. 9. Every effort should be made to ensure that even as regards objects of lesser importance the canons of art be appropriately taken into account and that noble simplicity come together with elegance.