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* Sunday Mass is a Church requirement in fulfillment of the Third Commandment "to keep holy the Lord's Day" ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/498/ CCC p. 497])
* Sunday Mass is a Church requirement in fulfillment of the Third Commandment "to keep holy the Lord's Day" ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/498/ CCC p. 497])
* Sunday is the Lord's Day:
* Sunday is the Lord's Day:
 
<blockquote>Sunday is the pre-eminent day for the liturgical assembly, when the faithful gather "to listen to the word of God and take part in the Eucharist, thus calling to mind the Passion, Resurrection, and glory of the Lord Jesus, and giving thanks to God who 'has begotten them again, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead' unto a living hope"  
Sunday is the pre-eminent day for the liturgical assembly, when the faithful gather "to listen to the word of God and take part in the Eucharist, thus calling to mind the Passion, Resurrection, and glory of the Lord Jesus, and giving thanks to God who 'has begotten them again, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead' unto a living hope"  
([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/304/ CCC 1166])</blockquote><blockquote>"By a tradition handed down from the apostles which took its origin from the very day of Christ's Resurrection, the Church celebrates the Paschal mystery every seventh day, which day is appropriately called the Lord's Day or Sunday" (SC 106) ... The Lord's Supper is its center, for there the whole community of the faithful encounters the risen Lord who invites them to his banquet. (see [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/21?12 Jn 21:12] and [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/24?30 Lk 24:30]) ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/304/ CCC 1167])</blockquote>
([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/304/ CCC 1166])
 
"By a tradition handed down from the apostles which took its origin from the very day of Christ's Resurrection, the Church celebrates the Paschal mystery every seventh day, which day is appropriately called the Lord's Day or Sunday" (SC 106) ... The Lord's Supper is its center, for there the whole community of the faithful encounters the risen Lord who invites them to his banquet.
(see [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/21?12 Jn 21:12] and [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/24?30 Lk 24:30]) ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/304/ CCC 1167])


=== Terms for "Mass" ===
=== Terms for "Mass" ===
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* the purpose of the Mass:  
* the purpose of the Mass:  
At Mass or the Lord’s Supper the People of God is called together, with a Priest presiding and acting in the person of Christ, to celebrate the memorial of the Lord or Eucharistic Sacrifice. In an outstanding way there applies to such a local gathering of the holy Church the promise of Christ: “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst” (Mt 18:20). For in the celebration of Mass, in which the Sacrifice of the Cross is perpetuated, Christ is really present in the very assembly gathered in his name, in the person of the minister, in his word, and indeed substantially and uninterruptedly under the Eucharistic species.
<blockquote>At Mass or the Lord’s Supper the People of God is called together, with a Priest presiding and acting in the person of Christ, to celebrate the memorial of the Lord or Eucharistic Sacrifice. In an outstanding way there applies to such a local gathering of the holy Church the promise of Christ: “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst” (Mt 18:20). For in the celebration of Mass, in which the Sacrifice of the Cross is perpetuated, Christ is really present in the very assembly gathered in his name, in the person of the minister, in his word, and indeed substantially and uninterruptedly under the Eucharistic species. ([https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 General Instructions of the Roman Missal Ch II]):</blockquote>
([https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 General Instructions of the Roman Missal Ch II]):


=== Church ===
=== Church ===
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*from [[Rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done|Genesis 2:2-3]]:
*from [[Rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done|Genesis 2:2-3]]:
 
<blockquote>On the seventh day God completed the work he had been doing; he rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation.</blockquote>
On the seventh day God completed the work he had been doing; he rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation.


===The Assembled People of God===
===The Assembled People of God===


* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/18?20 Matthew 18:20], Jesus teaches:
* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/18?20 Matthew 18:20], Jesus teaches:
 
<blockquote>"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”</blockquote>
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”


===Sacrament of the Eucharist===
===Sacrament of the Eucharist===
* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/6?56 John 6:56]:
* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/6?56 John 6:56]:
<blockquote>“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.”</blockquote>
*[https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/26?26 Matthew 26:26-28]:
<blockquote>While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
“Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.”</blockquote>
*[https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/14?22 Mark 14:22-26]:
<blockquote>While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.”


“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.”
Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it.  


*[https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/26?26 Matthew 26:26-28]:
He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.  


While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”  
“Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.”


*[https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/14?22 Mark 14:22-26]:
Then, after singing a hymn,* they went out to the Mount of Olives.</blockquote>
While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.”
Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.
Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”
Then, after singing a hymn,* they went out to the Mount of Olives.
*[https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/24?30 Luke 24:30-31]
*[https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/24?30 Luke 24:30-31]
<blockquote>And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.


And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.
With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight.</blockquote>
With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight.
 
*the Eucharist also recollects:
*the Eucharist also recollects:
**Passover (Jewish celebration the Exodus by eating unleavened bread)
**Passover (Jewish celebration the Exodus by eating unleavened bread)
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* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/13?12 John 13:12]:
* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/13?12 John 13:12]:
 
<blockquote>Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet.”</blockquote>
Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet.”
 
*and also:
*and also:


===The Greeting===
===The Greeting===
  from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/20:19 John 20:19-23]:  
  from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/20:19 John 20:19-23]:  
 
<blockquote>Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” ... [Jesus] said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”</blockquote>
Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” ... [Jesus] said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”


===The Prophetic Message ===
===The Prophetic Message ===


*from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/1?3 Revelation 1:3]
*from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/1?3 Revelation 1:3]
 
<blockquote>Blessed is the one who reads aloud and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message</blockquote>
Blessed is the one who reads aloud and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message


===The Wedding Feast of the Lamb===
===The Wedding Feast of the Lamb===


*from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/19?9 Revelation 19:9]
*from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/19?9 Revelation 19:9]
 
<blockquote>Blessed are those who have been called to the wedding feast of the Lamb.</blockquote>
Blessed are those who have been called to the wedding feast of the Lamb.


==Eucharistic celebration==
==Eucharistic celebration==
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**see [https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/280/ CCC 1069]
**see [https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/280/ CCC 1069]
*thus = the service (Mass) of the Holy Eucharist
*thus = the service (Mass) of the Holy Eucharist
In Christian tradition it means the participation of the People of God in "the work of God." Through the liturgy Christ, our redeemer and high priest, continues the work of our redemption in, with, and through his Church. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/280/ CCC 1069])
<blockquote>In Christian tradition it means the participation of the People of God in "the work of God." Through the liturgy Christ, our redeemer and high priest, continues the work of our redemption in, with, and through his Church. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/280/ CCC 1069])</blockquote><blockquote>"The Liturgy -- work of the Holy Trinity"


"The Liturgy -- work of the Holy Trinity"
"The Father -- Source and Goal of the Liturgy"
"The Father -- Source and Goal of the Liturgy"
(section headings from [https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/282/ CCC Part Two, Section One, Chapter 1]).


In the Church's liturgy the divine blessing is fully revealed and communicated. The Father is acknowledged and adored as the source and the end of all the blessings of creation and salvation. In his Word who became incarnate, died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. Through his Word, he pours into our hearts the Gift that contains all gifts, the Holy Spirit. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/282/ CCC 1082])
(section headings from [https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/282/ CCC Part Two, Section One, Chapter 1]).</blockquote><blockquote>In the Church's liturgy the divine blessing is fully revealed and communicated. The Father is acknowledged and adored as the source and the end of all the blessings of creation and salvation. In his Word who became incarnate, died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. Through his Word, he pours into our hearts the Gift that contains all gifts, the Holy Spirit. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/282/ CCC 1082])</blockquote>


===The Order of Catholic Mass consists of four (4) parts or "liturgies"===
===The Order of Catholic Mass consists of four (4) parts or "liturgies"===
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==== 1. In the Assembled People of God: ====
==== 1. In the Assembled People of God: ====
Jesus said, "''For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them''.” “([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/18?20 Mt 18:20])
<blockquote>Jesus said, "''For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them''.” “([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/18?20 Mt 18:20])</blockquote>


==== 2. in the Person of the Minister (the priest): ====
==== 2. in the Person of the Minister (the priest): ====
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==== 4. “The Eucharistic Species” (the Host and the Chalice): ====
==== 4. “The Eucharistic Species” (the Host and the Chalice): ====
The Eucharistic presence of Christ begins at the moment of the consecration and endures as long as the Eucharistic species subsist. Christ is present whole and entire in each of the species and whole and entire in each of their parts, in such a way that the breaking of the bread does not divide Christ. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/348/ CCC 1377])
<blockquote>The Eucharistic presence of Christ begins at the moment of the consecration and endures as long as the Eucharistic species subsist. Christ is present whole and entire in each of the species and whole and entire in each of their parts, in such a way that the breaking of the bread does not divide Christ. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/348/ CCC 1377])</blockquote>see
see


*[https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 Chapter II: The Structure of the Mass, Its Elements, and Its Parts | USCCB] (from the General Instruction of the Roman Missal)
*[https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 Chapter II: The Structure of the Mass, Its Elements, and Its Parts | USCCB] (from the General Instruction of the Roman Missal)
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**the people respond, "Amen"
**the people respond, "Amen"
**the "Amen" is from 1 Chronicles in which David instructs the people:
**the "Amen" is from 1 Chronicles in which David instructs the people:
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting!
<blockquote>Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting!
Let all the people say, Amen! Hallelujah. ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1chronicles/16?36 1 Chron 16:36])
 
Let all the people say, Amen! Hallelujah. ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1chronicles/16?36 1 Chron 16:36])</blockquote>


====The Greeting====
====The Greeting====
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*the purpose is for the faithful recall their sins and place their trust in God's mercy
*the purpose is for the faithful recall their sins and place their trust in God's mercy
*starts with the "Invitation to Repent" by the priest
*starts with the "Invitation to Repent" by the priest
Brethren, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries
<blockquote>Brethren, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries</blockquote>
*the Penitential Act has four parts:
*the Penitential Act has four parts:
*#invitation to the faithful by the Priest
*#invitation to the faithful by the Priest
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*#absolution by the Priest.
*#absolution by the Priest.
*the prayer may be led by the Priest ("God have mercy") or recited in full by the faithful
*the prayer may be led by the Priest ("God have mercy") or recited in full by the faithful
** called the ''Confiteor:''
called the ''Confiteor:''<blockquote>I confess to almighty God


I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
 
that I have greatly sinned,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
 
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
in my thoughts and in my words,
through my fault, through my fault,  
 
through my most grievous fault;
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
 
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
through my fault, through my fault,  
all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters,
 
to pray for me to the Lord our God
through my most grievous fault;
 
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin
 
all the Angels and Saints,
 
and you, my brothers and sisters,


to pray for me to the Lord our God</blockquote>
* the Penitential Act prepares us to received the Eucharist
* the Penitential Act prepares us to received the Eucharist
*''Confiteor'' it is a prayer for and act of turning our focus from our sins (repent) to God
*''Confiteor'' it is a prayer for and act of turning our focus from our sins (repent) to God
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====Absolution====
====Absolution====
<nowiki>*</nowiki> the priest prays for absolution of our sins
<nowiki>*</nowiki> the priest prays for absolution of our sins<blockquote>May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life</blockquote>Response: Amen
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life
Response: Amen


=== Glory to God (''Gloria in excelsis Deo'') ===
=== Glory to God (''Gloria in excelsis Deo'') ===
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# Alleluia: praise the Lord
# Alleluia: praise the Lord
#Gospel: the life and words of the Lord Jesus Christ as written by the Evangelists who were inspired by the Holy Spirit
#Gospel: the life and words of the Lord Jesus Christ as written by the Evangelists who were inspired by the Holy Spirit
In the sacramental economy the Holy Spirit fulfills what was prefigured in the Old Covenant. Since Christ's Church was "prepared in marvelous fashion in the history of the people of Israel and in the Old Covenant," the Church's liturgy has retained certain elements of the worship of the Old Covenant as integral and irreplaceable, adopting them as her own:
<blockquote>In the sacramental economy the Holy Spirit fulfills what was prefigured in the Old Covenant. Since Christ's Church was "prepared in marvelous fashion in the history of the people of Israel and in the Old Covenant," the Church's liturgy has retained certain elements of the worship of the Old Covenant as integral and irreplaceable, adopting them as her own:
-notably, reading the Old Testament;
-notably, reading the Old Testament;
-praying the Psalms;
-praying the Psalms;
-above all, recalling the saving events and significant realities which have found their fulfillment in the mystery of Christ (promise and covenant, Exodus and Passover, kingdom and temple, exile and return).
-above all, recalling the saving events and significant realities which have found their fulfillment in the mystery of Christ (promise and covenant, Exodus and Passover, kingdom and temple, exile and return).
([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/286/ CCC 1093])
([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/286/ CCC 1093])</blockquote>
 
* in "The Purpose of the Parables" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/4?12 Mk 4:12]), the Lord explains to the Twelve why he speaks in parables:
* in "The Purpose of the Parables" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/4?12 Mk 4:12]), the Lord explains to the Twelve why he speaks in parables:
<blockquote>He answered them, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been granted to you. But to those outside everything comes in parables, so that
‘they may look and see but not perceive, and hear and listen but not understand, in order that they may not be converted and be forgiven.’” [quoting from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/6?9 Isaiah 6:9]]</blockquote>
* He then speaks in a parable to exhort the people to listen <u>and</u> hear (as in his similar explanation in [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/13?13 Mt 13:13], "they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand"):
<blockquote>“The sower sows the word.


He answered them, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been granted to you. But to those outside everything comes in parables, so that
These are the ones on the path where the word is sown. As soon as they hear, Satan comes at once and takes away the word sown in them.  
‘they may look and see but not perceive, and hear and listen but not understand, in order that they may not be converted and be forgiven.’” [quoting from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/6?9 Isaiah 6:9]]


* He then speaks in a parable to exhort the people to listen <u>and</u> hear (as in his similar explanation in [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/13?13 Mt 13:13], "they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand"):
And these are the ones sown on rocky ground who, when they hear the word, receive it at once with joy. But they have no root; they last only for a time. Then when tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.


“The sower sows the word.
Those sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word, but worldly anxiety, the lure of riches, and the craving for other things intrude and choke the word, and it bears no fruit.
These are the ones on the path where the word is sown. As soon as they hear, Satan comes at once and takes away the word sown in them.
And these are the ones sown on rocky ground who, when they hear the word, receive it at once with joy. But they have no root; they last only for a time. Then when tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
Those sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word, but worldly anxiety, the lure of riches, and the craving for other things intrude and choke the word, and it bears no fruit.
But those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty and sixty and a hundredfold.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/4?14 Mark 4:14-20]:)


*
But those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty and sixty and a hundredfold.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/4?14 Mark 4:14-20]:)</blockquote>


===First Reading===
===First Reading===
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* upon completion, the lector says, "The word of the Lord"
* upon completion, the lector says, "The word of the Lord"
*the people respond,
*the people respond,
"Thanks be to God"
<blockquote>"Thanks be to God"</blockquote>
*"thanks" because God's revelation through scripture is a gift
*"thanks" because God's revelation through scripture is a gift
*unlike the Gospel response, the "thanks" for the First and Second Readings are directed to God
*unlike the Gospel response, the "thanks" for the First and Second Readings are directed to God
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** "worthily" and "well" because the priest or deacon is speaking the words of Christ himself
** "worthily" and "well" because the priest or deacon is speaking the words of Christ himself
*the priest or deacon will tell the people,
*the priest or deacon will tell the people,
The Lord be with you  
<blockquote>The Lord be with you </blockquote>
*to which the people respond,
*to which the people respond,
And with your spirit
<blockquote>And with your spirit</blockquote>
*as in the Introductory Rite, the exchange affirms the presence of God and invokes the Priest's ordination
*as in the Introductory Rite, the exchange affirms the presence of God and invokes the Priest's ordination
**here it is especially important as the priest or deacon is speaking in the presence of Christ
**here it is especially important as the priest or deacon is speaking in the presence of Christ
*the priest or deacon then says,
*the priest or deacon then says,
A reading from the holy Gospel according to ___  
<blockquote>A reading from the holy Gospel according to ___ </blockquote>
*the people say,
*the people say,
Glory to you, O Lord
<blockquote>Glory to you, O Lord</blockquote>
*this acclamation is directed to Lord Jesus Christ himself, whose Word the priest or deacon speaks
*this acclamation is directed to Lord Jesus Christ himself, whose Word the priest or deacon speaks
*and all make the Sign of the Cross to show our desire that the Word of God be on our
*and all make the Sign of the Cross to show our desire that the Word of God be on our
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**<u>heart</u>: that we embrace the Word of God with sincerity, purity, and courage
**<u>heart</u>: that we embrace the Word of God with sincerity, purity, and courage
*on completion, the priest or deacon will say,
*on completion, the priest or deacon will say,
"The Gospel of the Lord"
<blockquote>"The Gospel of the Lord"</blockquote>
 
* to which the people respond,
* to which the people respond,
 
<blockquote>Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ</blockquote>
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
 
*again, the people here speak directly to Jesus
*again, the people here speak directly to Jesus


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* through the Holy Spirit, the priest or deacon will offer a teaching about the Readings
* through the Holy Spirit, the priest or deacon will offer a teaching about the Readings
*to teach (catechesis) and ask the people to respond to Christ in their lives
*to teach (catechesis) and ask the people to respond to Christ in their lives
The ministry of the Word, too - pastoral preaching, catechetics and all forms of Christian instruction, among which the liturgical homily should hold pride of place - is healthily nourished and thrives in holiness through the Word of Scripture. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/38/ CCC 132])
<blockquote>The ministry of the Word, too - pastoral preaching, catechetics and all forms of Christian instruction, among which the liturgical homily should hold pride of place - is healthily nourished and thrives in holiness through the Word of Scripture. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/38/ CCC 132])
 
and
and
 
... the homily... is an exhortation to accept this Word as what it truly is, the Word of God, and to put it into practice ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/342/ CCC 1349])
... the homily... is an exhortation to accept this Word as what it truly is, the Word of God, and to put it into practice ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/342/ CCC 1349])</blockquote>
*in the homily, the priest speaks for himself
*in the homily, the priest speaks for himself
* St. Paul gives scriptural instruction for the Homily:
* St. Paul gives scriptural instruction for the Homily:
  “I did not at all shrink from telling you what was for your benefit, or from teaching you in public or in your homes.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/20?20 Acts 20:20])
  “I did not at all shrink from telling you what was for your benefit, or from teaching you in public or in your homes.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/20?20 Acts 20:20])
 
<blockquote>”Proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2timothy/4?2 2 Tim 4:2])</blockquote>
”Proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2timothy/4?2 2 Tim 4:2])


===Profession of Faith (the Creed) ===
===Profession of Faith (the Creed) ===
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* just as Jesus God wants us to gather in his name ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/18?20 Mt 18:20]: "Where two or three are gathered"), he wants us to pray together, per [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/18?19 Mt 18:19]:
* just as Jesus God wants us to gather in his name ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/18?20 Mt 18:20]: "Where two or three are gathered"), he wants us to pray together, per [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/18?19 Mt 18:19]:
Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.
<blockquote>Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.</blockquote>
 
* the purpose of the prayer is for intercessions and thanksgivings:
* the purpose of the prayer is for intercessions and thanksgivings:
 
<blockquote>After the homily, which is an exhortation to accept this Word as what it truly is, the Word of God, and to put it into practice, come the intercessions for all men, according to the Apostle's words: "I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings, and all who are in high positions." ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/342/ CCC 1349] and quoting [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1timothy/2?1 1 Tim 2:1-2])</blockquote>
After the homily, which is an exhortation to accept this Word as what it truly is, the Word of God, and to put it into practice, come the intercessions for all men, according to the Apostle's words: "I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings, and all who are in high positions." ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/342/ CCC 1349] and quoting [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1timothy/2?1 1 Tim 2:1-2])


== Liturgy of the Eucharist==
== Liturgy of the Eucharist==
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*from [https://www.usccb.org/eucharist The Eucharist | USCCB]:
*from [https://www.usccb.org/eucharist The Eucharist | USCCB]:
<blockquote>The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the gifts and the altar. As the ministers prepare the altar, representatives of the people bring forward the bread and wine that will become the Body and Blood of Christ. The celebrant blesses and praises God for these gifts and places them on the altar. In addition to the bread and wine, monetary gifts for the support of the Church and the care of the poor may be brought forward.


The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the gifts and the altar. As the ministers prepare the altar, representatives of the people bring forward the bread and wine that will become the Body and Blood of Christ. The celebrant blesses and praises God for these gifts and places them on the altar. In addition to the bread and wine, monetary gifts for the support of the Church and the care of the poor may be brought forward.
After the gifts and altar are prepared, the Eucharistic Prayer begins. This prayer of thanksgiving is the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. In this prayer, the celebrant acts in the person of Christ as head of his body, the Church. He gathers not only the bread and the wine, but the substance of our lives and joins them to Christ's perfect sacrifice, offering them to the Father.
- [https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/structure-and-meaning-mass Structure and Meaning of the Mass (USCCB)]</blockquote>
After the gifts and altar are prepared, the Eucharistic Prayer begins. This prayer of thanksgiving is the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. In this prayer, the celebrant acts in the person of Christ as head of his body, the Church. He gathers not only the bread and the wine, but the substance of our lives and joins them to Christ's perfect sacrifice, offering them to the Father.
* from [https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 The Eucharist | GIRM]:
- [https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/structure-and-meaning-mass Structure and Meaning of the Mass (USCCB)]
<blockquote>a) At the Preparation of the Gifts, bread and wine with water are brought to the altar, the same elements, that is to say, which Christ took into his hands


* from [https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 The Eucharist | GIRM]:
b) In the Eucharistic Prayer, thanks is given to God for the whole work of salvation, and the offerings become the Body and Blood of Christ.


a) At the Preparation of the Gifts, bread and wine with water are brought to the altar, the same elements, that is to say, which Christ took into his hands.
c) Through the fraction and through Communion, the faithful, though many, receive from the one bread the Lord’s Body and from the one chalice the Lord’s Blood in the same way that the Apostles received them from the hands of Christ himself.</blockquote>
b) In the Eucharistic Prayer, thanks is given to God for the whole work of salvation, and the offerings become the Body and Blood of Christ.
c) Through the fraction and through Communion, the faithful, though many, receive from the one bread the Lord’s Body and from the one chalice the Lord’s Blood in the same way that the Apostles received them from the hands of Christ himself.


==== What is the Sacrament of the Eucharist ====
==== What is the Sacrament of the Eucharist ====
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* '''THE EUCHARIST - "PLEDGE OF THE GLORY TO COME"''' (Part 2, Section 2, Article 3, VII)
* '''THE EUCHARIST - "PLEDGE OF THE GLORY TO COME"''' (Part 2, Section 2, Article 3, VII)
** from [https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/356/ CCC 1403]:  
** from [https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/356/ CCC 1403]:  
 
<blockquote>Whenever the Church celebrates the Eucharist she remembers this promise and turns her gaze "to him who is to come." In her prayer she calls for his coming: "Marana tha!" "Come, Lord Jesus!" "May your grace come and this world pass away!"</blockquote>
Whenever the Church celebrates the Eucharist she remembers this promise and turns her gaze "to him who is to come." In her prayer she calls for his coming: "Marana tha!" "Come, Lord Jesus!" "May your grace come and this world pass away!"
 


<u>Parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist</u>:
<u>Parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist</u>:
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*in the Preparation, the "Lord's table" (the altar) is made ready for the Lord's Supper
*in the Preparation, the "Lord's table" (the altar) is made ready for the Lord's Supper
**from [https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/338/ CCC 1333]
**from [https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/338/ CCC 1333]
At the heart of the Eucharistic celebration are the bread and wine that, by the words of Christ and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, become Christ's Body and Blood.  
<blockquote>At the heart of the Eucharistic celebration are the bread and wine that, by the words of Christ and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, become Christ's Body and Blood. </blockquote>
*a collection (usually monetary) may be made during the "preparation", which may be carried to the priest who receives it before the altar along with the bread and wine (together with the collection, "the gifts")
*a collection (usually monetary) may be made during the "preparation", which may be carried to the priest who receives it before the altar along with the bread and wine (together with the collection, "the gifts")
**the collection comes from the early Church tradition to bring, in addition to the bread and wine, "gifts to share with those in need" ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/342/ CCC 1351])
**the collection comes from the early Church tradition to bring, in addition to the bread and wine, "gifts to share with those in need" ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/342/ CCC 1351])
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==== the prayers are to God the Father, from the priest on behalf of the whole Church====
==== the prayers are to God the Father, from the priest on behalf of the whole Church====
Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life.
<blockquote>Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life.</blockquote>
 
*to which the people will respond, "Blessed be God for ever"
*to which the people will respond, "Blessed be God for ever"
*the second prayer may also be spoken audibly, and, if so , the people will respond "Blessed be God for ever":
*the second prayer may also be spoken audibly, and, if so , the people will respond "Blessed be God for ever":
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*the priest then says inaudibly the "secret prayer,"
*the priest then says inaudibly the "secret prayer,"
 
<blockquote>With humble spirit and contrite heart may we be accepted by you, O Lord, and may our sacrifice in your sight this day be pleasing to you, Lord God.”</blockquote>
With humble spirit and contrite heart may we be accepted by you, O Lord, and may our sacrifice in your sight this day be pleasing to you, Lord God.”
 
*he then washes his hands, stating from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/51 Psalm 51]"
*he then washes his hands, stating from [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/51 Psalm 51]"
Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin
<blockquote>Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin</blockquote>


===Part 2: Invitation to Prayer===
===Part 2: Invitation to Prayer===


*the priest then addresses the people:
*the priest then addresses the people:
Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
<blockquote>Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.</blockquote>
 
* the people respond:
* the people respond:
 
<blockquote>May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his holy Church.</blockquote>
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his holy Church.
 
* note: the "sacrifice" is not just the bread and wine and/or the collection
* note: the "sacrifice" is not just the bread and wine and/or the collection
**the "sacrifice" is all of us
**the "sacrifice" is all of us
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* In Mass, the altar is both the sacrifice and the body of Christ:
* In Mass, the altar is both the sacrifice and the body of Christ:
 
<blockquote>The altar, around which the Church is gathered in the celebration of the Eucharist, represents the two aspects of the same mystery: the altar of the sacrifice and the table of the Lord. This is all the more so since the Christian altar is the symbol of Christ himself, present in the midst of the assembly of his faithful, both as the victim offered for our reconciliation and as food from heaven who is giving himself to us. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/350/ CCC 1383])</blockquote>
The altar, around which the Church is gathered in the celebration of the Eucharist, represents the two aspects of the same mystery: the altar of the sacrifice and the table of the Lord. This is all the more so since the Christian altar is the symbol of Christ himself, present in the midst of the assembly of his faithful, both as the victim offered for our reconciliation and as food from heaven who is giving himself to us. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/350/ CCC 1383])


=====Prayer to God the Father through the Son=====
=====Prayer to God the Father through the Son=====
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* the priest speaks for the people and the church through Christ  
* the priest speaks for the people and the church through Christ  
<blockquote>Priest: The Lord be with you.


Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
People: It is right and just.


Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
People: It is right and just.</blockquote>
*'''"Lift up your hearts"'''
*'''"Lift up your hearts"'''
**see "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/12?32 Jn 12:32])
**see "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/12?32 Jn 12:32])
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*** so the repetition, "Holy, Holy, Holy", creates that comparison, ending with the superlative, as in "God is holy, holier, and holiest"
*** so the repetition, "Holy, Holy, Holy", creates that comparison, ending with the superlative, as in "God is holy, holier, and holiest"
* scriptural sources of the Sanctus are from:
* scriptural sources of the Sanctus are from:
One cried out to the other: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/6?3 Isa 6:3])
<blockquote>One cried out to the other: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/6?3 Isa 6:3])</blockquote><blockquote>The four living creatures, each of them with six wings,* were covered with eyes inside and out. Day and night they do not stop exclaiming: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/4:8 Rev 4:8])</blockquote>
 
The four living creatures, each of them with six wings,* were covered with eyes inside and out. Day and night they do not stop exclaiming: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/4:8 Rev 4:8])


====D) ''Epiclesis''====
====D) ''Epiclesis''====
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*"epiclesis" means "invocation" (calling for assistance)
*"epiclesis" means "invocation" (calling for assistance)
The Holy Spirit makes present the mystery of Christ
<blockquote>The Holy Spirit makes present the mystery of Christ
 
Christian liturgy not only recalls the events that saved us but actualizes them, makes them present. The Paschal mystery of Christ is celebrated, not repeated. It is the celebrations that are repeated, and in each celebration there is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that makes the unique mystery present. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/288/ CC 1104])
Christian liturgy not only recalls the events that saved us but actualizes them, makes them present. The Paschal mystery of Christ is celebrated, not repeated. It is the celebrations that are repeated, and in each celebration there is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that makes the unique mystery present. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/288/ CC 1104])
The Epiclesis ("invocation upon") is the intercession in which the priest begs the Father to send the Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier, so that the offerings may become the body and blood of Christ and that the faithful by receiving them, may themselves become a living offering to God. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/288/ CC 1105])  


The Epiclesis ("invocation upon") is the intercession in which the priest begs the Father to send the Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier, so that the offerings may become the body and blood of Christ and that the faithful by receiving them, may themselves become a living offering to God. ([https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/288/ CC 1105]) </blockquote>
*a bell may be rung during the epiclesis to mark the calling down of the Holy Spirit
*a bell may be rung during the epiclesis to mark the calling down of the Holy Spirit


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**all of which tell of the Last Supper
**all of which tell of the Last Supper
**Here from Eucharistic Prayer No. 1:
**Here from Eucharistic Prayer No. 1:
On the day before he was to suffer he took bread in his holy and venerable hands, and with eyes raised to heaven to you, O God, his almighty Father, giving you thanks he said the blessing, broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying:  
<blockquote>On the day before he was to suffer he took bread in his holy and venerable hands, and with eyes raised to heaven to you, O God, his almighty Father, giving you thanks he said the blessing, broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying:  
 
'''"Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my body which will be given up for you."'''
'''"Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my body which will be given up for you."'''
 
In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took this precious chalice in his holy and venerable hands, and once more giving you thanks, he said the blessing and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying:  
In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took this precious chalice in his holy and venerable hands, and once more giving you thanks, he said the blessing and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying:  
'''"Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me."'''


'''"Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me."'''</blockquote>
*the Institution Narrative affirms how Jesus transformed his betrayal and murder into an act of love, sacrifice, and salvation
*the Institution Narrative affirms how Jesus transformed his betrayal and murder into an act of love, sacrifice, and salvation
*from the [https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 GIRM Ch. 2, 79d]:
*from the [https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 GIRM Ch. 2, 79d]:
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**"memorial" because Christ called for us to "''do this in memory of me''"
**"memorial" because Christ called for us to "''do this in memory of me''"
*at the end of the Institution Narrative, after the priest speaks for Jesus, saying
*at the end of the Institution Narrative, after the priest speaks for Jesus, saying
 
<blockquote>"Do this in memory of me"</blockquote>
"Do this in memory of me"
 
*the priest calls upon the faithful to celebrate the "'''Mystery of Faith'''"
*the priest calls upon the faithful to celebrate the "'''Mystery of Faith'''"
** i.e., faith in the real presence of the Lord
** i.e., faith in the real presence of the Lord
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*the people respond to the Memorial Acclamationwith
*the people respond to the Memorial Acclamationwith
**one of three "acclamations" which the priest may choose, and which the faithful say in response to the Memorial Acclamation
**one of three "acclamations" which the priest may choose, and which the faithful say in response to the Memorial Acclamation
 
<blockquote>We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection, until you come again.</blockquote><blockquote>When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.</blockquote><blockquote>Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.</blockquote>
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection, until you come again.
 
When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.
 
Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
 
*the Memorial Acclamation is spoken to Jesus  
*the Memorial Acclamation is spoken to Jesus  
**(the Eucharistic Prayer is otherwise spoken to God the Father)
**(the Eucharistic Prayer is otherwise spoken to God the Father)
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**explaining why we partake in this "memorial"
**explaining why we partake in this "memorial"
* various versions may be read; here for Eucharistic Prayer II (EP II):
* various versions may be read; here for Eucharistic Prayer II (EP II):
 
<blockquote>Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you.</blockquote>
Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you.
 
*the Anamnesis also contains another Epiclesis, or calling down of the Holy Spirit
*the Anamnesis also contains another Epiclesis, or calling down of the Holy Spirit
*as well as a prayer to unite all who participate in the Eucharist to be joined in one by the Holy Spirit:
*as well as a prayer to unite all who participate in the Eucharist to be joined in one by the Holy Spirit:
 
<blockquote>Humbly we pray that, partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit. (EP II)</blockquote>or<blockquote>Look, we pray, upon the oblation of your Church, and, recognizing the sacrificial Victim by whose death you willed to reconcile us to yourself, grant that we, who are nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son and filled with his Holy Spirit, may become one body, one spirit in Christ. (EP III)</blockquote>
Humbly we pray that, partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit. (EP II)
or
Look, we pray, upon the oblation of your Church, and, recognizing the sacrificial Victim by whose death you willed to reconcile us to yourself, grant that we, who are nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son and filled with his Holy Spirit, may become one body, one spirit in Christ. (EP III)
 
* note: the GIRM treats the Anamnesis and Oblation as separate elements
* note: the GIRM treats the Anamnesis and Oblation as separate elements


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* doxology = "words of praise"
* doxology = "words of praise"
 
<blockquote>Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.</blockquote>
Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.
 
*the people respond with the "'''Great Amen'''"  
*the people respond with the "'''Great Amen'''"  
**which may be sung and repeated
**which may be sung and repeated
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*see entry on "[[Catechism of the Catholic Church#"Our Father" prayer|Our Father]]" for review of the text and meaning
*see entry on "[[Catechism of the Catholic Church#"Our Father" prayer|Our Father]]" for review of the text and meaning
*All:
<blockquote>Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;


All:
thy kingdom come,
Our Father, who art in heaven
 
hallowed be thy name;
thy will be done,
thy kingdom come,
 
they will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
on earth as it is in heaven.
 
Give us this day our daily bread,
Give us this day, \our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
 
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and forgive us our trespasses,
and lead us not into temptation,
 
but deliver us from evil.
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
 
and lead us not into temptation,
 
but deliver us from evil.</blockquote>


====Embolism prayer:====
====Embolism prayer:====
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**"embolism" for "inserted" or "added"  
**"embolism" for "inserted" or "added"  
**''en'' + ''ballein'' meaning literally "thrown in"
**''en'' + ''ballein'' meaning literally "thrown in"
**Priest:
<blockquote>Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil
graciously grant peace in our days,
that, by the help of your mercy,
we may be always free from sin
and safe from all distress
as we await the blessed hope


Priest:
and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.</blockquote>
Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil
graciously grant peace in our days,
that, by the help of your mercy,
we may be always free from sin
and safe from all distress,
as we await the blessed hope
and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.


====Doxology====
====Doxology====
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* this doxology was not spoken by Jesus, but added by early Christians
* this doxology was not spoken by Jesus, but added by early Christians
*here the doxology is spoken by all to conclude the Lord's Prayer:
*here the doxology is spoken by all to conclude the Lord's Prayer:
*All:
<blockquote>For the kingdom,
the power and the glory are yours


All:
now and for ever.</blockquote>
For the kingdom,
the power and the glory are yours
now and for ever.


==== Sign of Peace ====
==== Sign of Peace ====
* before receiving Holy Communion, the priest leads a prayer to Christ and by Christ  
* before receiving Holy Communion, the priest leads a prayer to Christ and by Christ  
**that we may be in "peace and unity" with one another, in the Church, and with Christ"
**that we may be in "peace and unity" with one another, in the Church, and with Christ"
*Priest:
<blockquote>Lord Jesus Christ,


Priest:
who said to your Apostles:
Lord Jesus Christ,
 
who said to your Apostles:
"Peace I leave you, my peace I give you"
Peace I leave you, my peace I give you;
 
look not on our sins,
look not on our sins,
but on the faith of your Church,
 
and graciously grant her peace and unity
but on the faith of your Church,
in accordance with your will.
 
and graciously grant her peace and unity
Who live and reign for ever and ever.


People: Amen.
in accordance with your will.
Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And with your spirit


Who live and reign for ever and ever.</blockquote>People: Amen.
Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And with your spirit
*the priest or deacon may (but not always) next invite the congregation to:
*the priest or deacon may (but not always) next invite the congregation to:
**"Let us offer each other the sign of peace"
**"Let us offer each other the sign of peace"
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**in a service in which the bread is broken into many pieces, the ''Agnus Dei'' will be recited or sung over again until the bread has been broken as needed  
**in a service in which the bread is broken into many pieces, the ''Agnus Dei'' will be recited or sung over again until the bread has been broken as needed  
*from the GIRM:
*from the GIRM:
•“The gesture of breaking bread done by Christ at the Last Supper, which in apostolic times gave the entire Eucharistic Action its name, signifies that the many faithful are made one body” ([https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 GIRM Ch 2, 83])
<blockquote>“The gesture of breaking bread done by Christ at the Last Supper, which in apostolic times gave the entire Eucharistic Action its name, signifies that the many faithful are made one body” ([https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2 GIRM Ch 2, 83])</blockquote>
*the priest then drops one small piece into the Chalice, saying to quietly,
*the priest then drops one small piece into the Chalice, saying to quietly,


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**then holds up the Host and Chalice to the people
**then holds up the Host and Chalice to the people
** and repeats the words of John the Baptist and a third line adapted from the Book of [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/19?9 Revelation 19:9]:
** and repeats the words of John the Baptist and a third line adapted from the Book of [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/19?9 Revelation 19:9]:
<blockquote>Behold the Lamb of God,


Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sings of the world.  
behold him who takes away the sings of the world.
Blessed are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb.


Blessed are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb.</blockquote>
*it also recollects Pontius Pilate's presentation to the Jews of the flogged and beaten Christ, "Behold the man" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/19?5 Jn 19:5])
*it also recollects Pontius Pilate's presentation to the Jews of the flogged and beaten Christ, "Behold the man" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/19?5 Jn 19:5])
*along with the priest, the people respond with the words spoken by the Roman centurion who petitioned Jesus to save heal his servant:
*along with the priest, the people respond with the words spoken by the Roman centurion who petitioned Jesus to save heal his servant:
*All:
<blockquote>Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,


ALL:
but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.  
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/8?8 Matthew 8:8-13])


([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/8?8 Matthew 8:8-13])</blockquote>
*Jesus was "amazed" at "such faith" as demonstrated by the Centurion  
*Jesus was "amazed" at "such faith" as demonstrated by the Centurion  
*the petition marks our humility and gratitude for receiving Christ in the Eucharist despite our unworthiness
*the petition marks our humility and gratitude for receiving Christ in the Eucharist despite our unworthiness
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**even though at the Last Supper, Jesus told the Apostles, "''Take and eat; this is my body''" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/26?26 Matthew: 26:26]) and "Take it; this is my body" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/14?22 Mark 14:22])  
**even though at the Last Supper, Jesus told the Apostles, "''Take and eat; this is my body''" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/26?26 Matthew: 26:26]) and "Take it; this is my body" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/14?22 Mark 14:22])  
*** in Luke, he says, ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/22?19 Luke 22:19])
*** in Luke, he says, ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/22?19 Luke 22:19])
<blockquote>Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.</blockquote>and from St. Paul in 1 Corinthians: <blockquote>Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”


Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.
In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/11?23 1Cor 23-26])</blockquote>
and from St. Paul in 1 Corinthians:
Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/11?23 1Cor 23-26])
*first, the priest himself receives communion
*first, the priest himself receives communion
**saying quietly before receiving the Host
**saying quietly before receiving the Host
May the Body of Christ
<blockquote>May the Body of Christ
keep me safe for eternal life


keep me safe for eternal life</blockquote>
*and then, before receiving the Chalice
*and then, before receiving the Chalice
<blockquote>May the Blood of Christ


May the Blood of Christ
keep me safe for eternal life</blockquote>
keep me safe for eternal life
*if there is music, a "Communion antiphon" (antiphon = response) will be sung while the priest receives Holy Communion
*if there is music, a "Communion antiphon" (antiphon = response) will be sung while the priest receives Holy Communion
*if there is no music, the priest will receive Communion, then recite the "Communion antiphon," which will vary according to each Mass
*if there is no music, the priest will receive Communion, then recite the "Communion antiphon," which will vary according to each Mass
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* [https://aleteia.org/2021/06/02/st-john-vianneys-short-prayer-before-holy-communion/ prayer of St. John Vianney]
* [https://aleteia.org/2021/06/02/st-john-vianneys-short-prayer-before-holy-communion/ prayer of St. John Vianney]
<pre>
<blockquote>O my God, come to me, so that You may dwell in me and I may dwell in you.</blockquote>
O my God, come to me, so that You may dwell in me and I may dwell in you.
* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/84 Psalm 84] (''Qual dilecta, anima'')
</pre>
<blockquote>My soul yearns and pines


* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/84 Psalm 84] (''Qual dilecta, anima'')
<pre>
My soul yearns and pines
for the courts of the LORD.
for the courts of the LORD.
My heart and flesh cry out
My heart and flesh cry out
for the living God.
</pre>


for the living God.</blockquote>
* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/103 Pslam 103] (''Benedic anima mea Domino'')
* [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/103 Pslam 103] (''Benedic anima mea Domino'')
<blockquote>Bless the L<small>ORD</small>, my soul;
all my being, bless his holy name!
Bless the L<small>ORD</small>, my soul;


Bless the L<small>ORD</small>, my soul;
and do not forget all his gifts.</blockquote>
all my being, bless his holy name!
*ers/ sources
Bless the L<small>ORD</small>, my soul;
and do not forget all his gifts,
Who pardons all your sins,
and heals all your ills,
* others/ sources
** [https://traditionalcatholicprayers.com/2019/09/23/a-collection-of-traditional-prayers-composed-by-some-of-the-churchs-greatest-doctors-and-saints-in-preparation-to-attend-the-holy-mass-and-receive-the-eucharist/ Prayers Before & After Communion | Traditional Catholic Prayers]0
** [https://traditionalcatholicprayers.com/2019/09/23/a-collection-of-traditional-prayers-composed-by-some-of-the-churchs-greatest-doctors-and-saints-in-preparation-to-attend-the-holy-mass-and-receive-the-eucharist/ Prayers Before & After Communion | Traditional Catholic Prayers]0
** [https://www.catholicfaithandreason.org/prayers-before-and-after-holy-communion.html Prayers Before and After Holy Communion - Catholic Faith and Reason]
** [https://www.catholicfaithandreason.org/prayers-before-and-after-holy-communion.html Prayers Before and After Holy Communion - Catholic Faith and Reason]
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