To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims:Ĭomment: The congregation stands, at the time of the proclamation of the Gospel, for whereas in the first two readings the word of God isĬommunicated in the words of the prophets and apostles of the Old and New Testaments, in the Gospel it is the Word of God Himself, If there is to be a Second Reading, a reader reads it from the ambo, as above. The psalmist or cantor sings or says the Psalm, with the people making the response. L: Reads from Scripture, after which is said: Then the Priest, with hands extended, says the Collect prayer, at the end of which the people acclaim:Ĭomment: The congregation sits so that it may comfortably and effectively listen to and absorb the word of God proclaimed by the readers.įirst Reading - Old Testament, or NT letters You are seated at the right hand of the Father,Ĭomment: The congregation remains standing.Īnd all pray in silence with the Priest for a while. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Then, when it is prescribed, this hymn is either sung or said:Īnd on earth peace to people of good will. If A or B was used then choose either of the following: (Omit if form C of theĬomment: The congregation remains standing. P: You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us:įorgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. P: You came to call sinners: Christ have mercy. P: You were sent to heal the contrite of heart:
The Priest, or a Deacon or another minister, then says the following or other invocations* with: Therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,Ī brief pause for silence follows. In what I have done and in what I have failed to do, P: Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins,Īnd so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. Or time of year, the Priest recites one of the following, inviting the faithful to make the Penitential Act: Penitential Act Form A (or a Bishop says "Peace be with you")Ĭomment: The Priest, or a Deacon, or another minister, may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. Grace to you and peace from God our FatherĬ: And with your spirit Introductory Rites Form C P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Ĭomment: Depending on the day, or time of year, the Priest says one of the following: Introductory Rites Form AĬ: And with your spirit Introductory Rites Form B These rites dispose the congregation to a grateful and attentive reception of the word of God that will be proclaimed in the Liturgy of the Word that follows. The congregation remains standing throughout the Mass's Introductory Rites: the Sign of the Cross and Greeting, the Act of Penitence, the Gloria, and the Collect. The High Priest, is present in the Eucharistic assembly to lead it in the worship of His heavenly Father. As Mass begins with the entrance song and procession, all stand in acknowledgement that Christ, Perhaps after kneeling briefly to offer a few preparatory prayers. Once they have entered the church and genuflected in adoration before the tabernacle, normally sit in silence in their pew, Whether standing, kneeling, or sitting-accord with the nature of the rites being celebrated.īefore Mass begins, members of the congregation or The bodily postures that the congregation adopts at Mass. Comment: Catholic liturgy calls for the involvement of the whole person, spirit, soul and body.