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THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL

Changes in the liturgy were effective as of the First Sunday of Advent 2011. Presented below is a series of articles explaining the various changes and why they have been made.

Prepare the Way for the New Roman Missal, Part I

Prepare the Way for the New Roman Missal, Part II

Prepare the Way for the New Roman Missal, Part III

Prepare the Way for the New Roman Missal, Part IV

Prepare the Way for the New Roman Missal, Part V

Prepare the Way for the New Roman Missal, Part VI

Prepare the Way for the New Roman Missal, Part VII

THE ORDER OF THE MASS

As Catholics we have all been present at a Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) where our participation is by rote with little thought given as to why we are doing something and why the priest is doing what he is doing. What meaning or symbolism, if any, is associated with the environment and all of the move-ments, the postures and the gestures? Have they always been prescribed or have they evolved over the years? The series below on the various parts of the Mass was presented in order to explain those aspects that we all observe as we participate in a Eucharistic liturgy. Please note that this series was presented prior to the implementation of the changes in the New Roman Missal discussed above. .

INTRODUCTORY RITES

LITURGY OF THE WORD

H 6. First Reading and Responsorial Psalm
HH7. Second Reading
HH8. Gospel Acclamation, Gospel and Homily
HH9. Profession of Faith (Nicene Creed or Apostles' Creed)
10. Prayer of the Faithful (Gereral Intercessions)

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

HHOffertory

Preparation of the altar and of the gifts of bread, wine and gifts for the poor
and prayer over the gifts

HHEucharistic Prayer

H 12. Preface: “The Lord Be With You.” and
HHHHHPreface Acclamation: “Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord”
13. Institutional Narrative (Consecration) and Memorial Acclamation
HHHHHI“Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.”
14. Doxology: “Through him, with him, in him” and Conclusion with Great Amen

HHCommunion Rite

15. The Lord’s Prayer and Rite of Peace
16. Breaking of Bread and Distribution of Communion
H17. Purification of Vessels and Prayer After Communion

CONCLUDING RITE

18. Blessing and Dismissal