This document provides an overview of an upcoming workshop on changes to the Roman Missal liturgy in 2011. It begins by acknowledging concerns some have about the changes but expresses that exploring the history and purpose of the liturgy helped change the presenter's own hesitations. The document then gives a brief historical overview of the development of liturgy from the Passover to the current Roman Missal to provide context for understanding the changes. It explains that the changes aim for a more formal translation from Latin to English rather than a paraphrased dynamic translation, in order to more fully capture the intended meaning.
This document discusses the qualifications and responsibilities of church ushers. It begins by defining an usher as a spiritual ambassador for the local church who serves God by helping to create an atmosphere conducive for worship. Some key qualifications mentioned include being a good communicator, well-groomed, confident, able to multitask, patient, and having a big heart to welcome all people. The document outlines characteristics like communication skills, appearance, confidence, and patience that make for an effective usher. It emphasizes that ushers play an important role in setting the tone for worship and representing the church.
This document provides information about the ministries of lector and acolyte in the Catholic Church. It discusses the history of each role, from their origins in the early church to the changes made by Vatican II. It also describes the rites of institution for lectors and acolytes, including the elements of each rite. The functions and spiritualities of the lector and acolyte roles are outlined. Finally, the knowledge expected of those in each ministry is presented.
The document provides an orientation on the ministry of lector in the Catholic Church. It discusses the history of lector ministry dating back to early church times. It was one of the minor orders that performed liturgical functions. In 1972, Pope Paul VI replaced the minor orders with two ministries of lector and acolyte. The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of lectors, including properly proclaiming the readings at mass, receiving formation, and preparing thoroughly. It provides guidance on etiquette for lectors such as dress, posture, eye contact and practicing readings in advance.
The Rite Of Acceptance And The CatechumenatePaul Stokell
The document provides information about the Rite of Acceptance for new catechumens taking place on November 1st at the 9:15am mass. It discusses what will occur during the rite, including inquirers publicly declaring their intention to become members of the church. It also outlines expectations for catechumens, candidates, sponsors, the RCIA team, clergy and parish community during the period of catechumenate, which prepares individuals for baptism through regular lessons and celebrations.
The summary provides an overview of events and programs happening at the Church of the Nativity in 3 sentences or less:
The document announces the church's Annual Meeting on December 4th at 9:15am to discuss the previous year and elect new vestry members. It also lists the various adult education programs being offered in the fall, including confirmation classes, Bible studies, book discussions, and forums on topics like religion and politics. The events are meant to nurture and inspire members of the congregation in their faith.
This document is a letter from the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to the congregation. It discusses recent controversies involving interfaith activities by other Lutheran denominations. The pastor encourages members to study the ELCA's beliefs to better understand and articulate their theological stance of inclusive grace. He proposes a resolution for the synod assembly addressing interfaith prayer and cooperation. The letter also provides church updates and introduces new members who have joined.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of altar serving in the Catholic Church. It begins with altar serving originating from clerics in minor orders who assisted during liturgical ceremonies. It then discusses how altar serving opened up to non-ordained individuals like boys and young men as the Church grew. The document also notes that Vatican II allowed some functions to be opened to lay faithful. It provides details on the roles, qualifications, duties, vestments and training of altar servers. It discusses how altar serving is now recognized as a liturgical ministry in the Church. The document concludes by explaining the importance of proper preparation for the Mass and the roles of altar servers in assisting the priest during liturgical celebrations.
This document discusses the qualifications and responsibilities of church ushers. It begins by defining an usher as a spiritual ambassador for the local church who serves God by helping to create an atmosphere conducive for worship. Some key qualifications mentioned include being a good communicator, well-groomed, confident, able to multitask, patient, and having a big heart to welcome all people. The document outlines characteristics like communication skills, appearance, confidence, and patience that make for an effective usher. It emphasizes that ushers play an important role in setting the tone for worship and representing the church.
This document provides information about the ministries of lector and acolyte in the Catholic Church. It discusses the history of each role, from their origins in the early church to the changes made by Vatican II. It also describes the rites of institution for lectors and acolytes, including the elements of each rite. The functions and spiritualities of the lector and acolyte roles are outlined. Finally, the knowledge expected of those in each ministry is presented.
The document provides an orientation on the ministry of lector in the Catholic Church. It discusses the history of lector ministry dating back to early church times. It was one of the minor orders that performed liturgical functions. In 1972, Pope Paul VI replaced the minor orders with two ministries of lector and acolyte. The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of lectors, including properly proclaiming the readings at mass, receiving formation, and preparing thoroughly. It provides guidance on etiquette for lectors such as dress, posture, eye contact and practicing readings in advance.
The Rite Of Acceptance And The CatechumenatePaul Stokell
The document provides information about the Rite of Acceptance for new catechumens taking place on November 1st at the 9:15am mass. It discusses what will occur during the rite, including inquirers publicly declaring their intention to become members of the church. It also outlines expectations for catechumens, candidates, sponsors, the RCIA team, clergy and parish community during the period of catechumenate, which prepares individuals for baptism through regular lessons and celebrations.
The summary provides an overview of events and programs happening at the Church of the Nativity in 3 sentences or less:
The document announces the church's Annual Meeting on December 4th at 9:15am to discuss the previous year and elect new vestry members. It also lists the various adult education programs being offered in the fall, including confirmation classes, Bible studies, book discussions, and forums on topics like religion and politics. The events are meant to nurture and inspire members of the congregation in their faith.
This document is a letter from the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to the congregation. It discusses recent controversies involving interfaith activities by other Lutheran denominations. The pastor encourages members to study the ELCA's beliefs to better understand and articulate their theological stance of inclusive grace. He proposes a resolution for the synod assembly addressing interfaith prayer and cooperation. The letter also provides church updates and introduces new members who have joined.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of altar serving in the Catholic Church. It begins with altar serving originating from clerics in minor orders who assisted during liturgical ceremonies. It then discusses how altar serving opened up to non-ordained individuals like boys and young men as the Church grew. The document also notes that Vatican II allowed some functions to be opened to lay faithful. It provides details on the roles, qualifications, duties, vestments and training of altar servers. It discusses how altar serving is now recognized as a liturgical ministry in the Church. The document concludes by explaining the importance of proper preparation for the Mass and the roles of altar servers in assisting the priest during liturgical celebrations.
Pope Benedict XVI inaugurates a "Year for Priests" from 2009-2010 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. The Pope praises priests for their service and cites Saint John Vianney, who said "The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus." Saint John Vianney's example of total dedication to his parish through prayer and service inspires all priests to identify completely with their ministry.
It is folder that can help those who volunteer theirselves to be an Altar Server and to serve the Almighty Lord Jesus Christ.Through this I hope it will help the Christian Children to get to know more about Altar Servers and the roles of the Altar Servers after going through this slides.Thank You.
This document describes various religious vestments and liturgical items used by Catholic clergy during mass and other religious services. It provides details on items like the alb, stole, chasuble, dalmatic, cope, maniple, biretta, pectoral cross, crozier, mitre, pallium, and fanon worn by priests, bishops and the Pope. It also lists liturgical items used during mass like chalices, patens, ciboria, cruets, lavabo bowl, monstrance, lunette, tabernacle, boat-shaped thurible, and aspergillum. Finally, it mentions liturgical books like the missal, lectionary,
The document provides information and guidance for altar server candidates. It discusses the importance of the role of altar servers and their responsibility to help facilitate the Mass. It outlines characteristics that servers should possess like attentiveness and teamwork. The document also lists requirements for candidates such as having received First Communion and knowing prayers and gestures. It defines terms related to serving and provides direction on proper preparation and conduct before, during, and after Mass.
The document discusses the important role and responsibilities of lectors in proclaiming the word of God at mass, emphasizing that lectors must prepare thoroughly, understand the meaning of the scripture, and convey God's message clearly so that listeners can have a personal encounter with Christ through his living word. Lectors are called to imitate Christ and serve the community by making God present through their ministry of reading the scriptures. Effective proclamation of the word requires prayer, study, practice, and a love for God, his word, and his people.
The document provides information about the role and responsibilities of altar servers. It discusses how altar servers help the priest during mass and explains the various sacred objects and vestments involved in mass. It also outlines the key parts of the liturgy including the introductory rite, liturgy of the word, liturgy of the Eucharist, and concluding rite. Altar servers are expected to know what they are doing and serve reverently to help set an example for full participation in the mass.
Better than New: Christian Perfection as Informed by Wabi SabiRobert Munson
1. The document discusses how the Japanese aesthetic concept of Wabi Sabi, which emphasizes impermanence and imperfection, can inform understandings of Christian perfection.
2. Wabi Sabi sees beauty in aging, change, and repair rather than only in newness and flawlessness. This perspective is compatible with descriptions of perfection in the Bible which do not depict it as static.
3. Applying Wabi Sabi principles could mean recognizing beauty in Christians' repaired brokenness rather than hiding flaws, and seeing perfection as a dynamic process rather than a single ideal state. Uniqueness may then be a source of beauty rather than an impediment.
A series of slides for training higher level altar servers: covers the rubrics of the Roman Missal and the General Instruction for the Roman Missal as well as liturgical practice
Diocese of Lafayette. Presentation 2: How Do We Promote and Enable Ongoing Co...pennpadre
This document summarizes discussions from a parish commission on helping parishioners encounter Christ and grow as disciples. They considered topics like the changing religious landscape, models of discipleship, and evaluating their efforts. The commission recommended the parish focus on helping people encounter Jesus through scripture study groups, worship, and service. They outlined a "discipleship pathway" with programs at different commitment levels. While some metrics like attendance, collections and programs were up significantly, the parish aims to further develop intentional discipleship and form missionaries through additional initiatives.
Extraordinary minister of holy communion instruction 2011StJoseph
This document provides instruction for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway Springs, Kansas. It outlines their role in distributing Communion at Mass and to those unable to attend, emphasizing that it is a privilege that should be carried out with great care, respect, and faith. Ministers are asked to prepare spiritually, dress appropriately, handle the Eucharistic elements gently, and respond calmly to any accidents. The goal is to serve as a sign of hospitality, faith, hope, and love for the community.
1. The document provides an overview of the Christian Church through history, beginning with the Church of the Old Testament. It describes how God's church has existed from Eden to Eden under different names but with the same fundamental beliefs and acceptance of God's law.
2. It then discusses the Church of the New Testament, noting that it received its beliefs from the Old Testament church and also accepted God's law. It briefly outlines the organization and evangelistic efforts of the early apostolic church.
3. Persecution of the church began only a few weeks after Christ's ascension, with disciples being imprisoned and Stephen becoming the first martyr as Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire.
Presentation on how catechists can learn to use colors and symbols of the liturgical seasons, basic symbols, postures and gestures of the Mass to help students develop a liturgical sensibility.
The novitiate year is described as the most formative and memorable time of formation for Capuchins. During this year, novices intensely learn the structures, practices, and spirituality of Capuchin life through prayer, community living, study of saints and rituals. Though challenging, it is also a joyful year where the novices discover the "whatever" that shaped the Capuchin friars they admired and wanted to emulate. The novitiate year plants within novices the spirit and love of God that leads them
Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M. offers a few reflections on Vincent's capacity to unite action and contemplation. From an article that originally appeared in Vincentiana (https://via.library.depaul.edu/vincentiana/vol44/iss2/13)
The document provides information about the roles and responsibilities of bishops and archbishops in the Catholic Church. It discusses that bishops are successors to the apostles and are given the duties of teaching, governing, and sanctifying the faithful in their diocese. The Archbishop of Philadelphia, Charles Joseph Chaput, has the responsibility of leading the Church in Philadelphia.
El documento describe conceptos clave relacionados con software y hardware. Explica que software se refiere a programas, datos y documentación, mientras que hardware son las partes físicas de una computadora como componentes electrónicos. También define términos como sistema operativo, memoria, procesador, tarjeta madre y otros componentes hardware.
Networked markets allow suppliers and employers to change quickly based on performance and communication. To develop true loyalty, corporations must recognize this reality, accept problems and risks, and work to improve themselves continuously. They should also strive to understand customers by listening to their concerns and speaking in a clear, human voice that demonstrates care for the communities they serve. Only by engaging with communities can companies learn to address concerns and belong to something larger than themselves.
Pope Benedict XVI inaugurates a "Year for Priests" from 2009-2010 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. The Pope praises priests for their service and cites Saint John Vianney, who said "The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus." Saint John Vianney's example of total dedication to his parish through prayer and service inspires all priests to identify completely with their ministry.
It is folder that can help those who volunteer theirselves to be an Altar Server and to serve the Almighty Lord Jesus Christ.Through this I hope it will help the Christian Children to get to know more about Altar Servers and the roles of the Altar Servers after going through this slides.Thank You.
This document describes various religious vestments and liturgical items used by Catholic clergy during mass and other religious services. It provides details on items like the alb, stole, chasuble, dalmatic, cope, maniple, biretta, pectoral cross, crozier, mitre, pallium, and fanon worn by priests, bishops and the Pope. It also lists liturgical items used during mass like chalices, patens, ciboria, cruets, lavabo bowl, monstrance, lunette, tabernacle, boat-shaped thurible, and aspergillum. Finally, it mentions liturgical books like the missal, lectionary,
The document provides information and guidance for altar server candidates. It discusses the importance of the role of altar servers and their responsibility to help facilitate the Mass. It outlines characteristics that servers should possess like attentiveness and teamwork. The document also lists requirements for candidates such as having received First Communion and knowing prayers and gestures. It defines terms related to serving and provides direction on proper preparation and conduct before, during, and after Mass.
The document discusses the important role and responsibilities of lectors in proclaiming the word of God at mass, emphasizing that lectors must prepare thoroughly, understand the meaning of the scripture, and convey God's message clearly so that listeners can have a personal encounter with Christ through his living word. Lectors are called to imitate Christ and serve the community by making God present through their ministry of reading the scriptures. Effective proclamation of the word requires prayer, study, practice, and a love for God, his word, and his people.
The document provides information about the role and responsibilities of altar servers. It discusses how altar servers help the priest during mass and explains the various sacred objects and vestments involved in mass. It also outlines the key parts of the liturgy including the introductory rite, liturgy of the word, liturgy of the Eucharist, and concluding rite. Altar servers are expected to know what they are doing and serve reverently to help set an example for full participation in the mass.
Better than New: Christian Perfection as Informed by Wabi SabiRobert Munson
1. The document discusses how the Japanese aesthetic concept of Wabi Sabi, which emphasizes impermanence and imperfection, can inform understandings of Christian perfection.
2. Wabi Sabi sees beauty in aging, change, and repair rather than only in newness and flawlessness. This perspective is compatible with descriptions of perfection in the Bible which do not depict it as static.
3. Applying Wabi Sabi principles could mean recognizing beauty in Christians' repaired brokenness rather than hiding flaws, and seeing perfection as a dynamic process rather than a single ideal state. Uniqueness may then be a source of beauty rather than an impediment.
A series of slides for training higher level altar servers: covers the rubrics of the Roman Missal and the General Instruction for the Roman Missal as well as liturgical practice
Diocese of Lafayette. Presentation 2: How Do We Promote and Enable Ongoing Co...pennpadre
This document summarizes discussions from a parish commission on helping parishioners encounter Christ and grow as disciples. They considered topics like the changing religious landscape, models of discipleship, and evaluating their efforts. The commission recommended the parish focus on helping people encounter Jesus through scripture study groups, worship, and service. They outlined a "discipleship pathway" with programs at different commitment levels. While some metrics like attendance, collections and programs were up significantly, the parish aims to further develop intentional discipleship and form missionaries through additional initiatives.
Extraordinary minister of holy communion instruction 2011StJoseph
This document provides instruction for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway Springs, Kansas. It outlines their role in distributing Communion at Mass and to those unable to attend, emphasizing that it is a privilege that should be carried out with great care, respect, and faith. Ministers are asked to prepare spiritually, dress appropriately, handle the Eucharistic elements gently, and respond calmly to any accidents. The goal is to serve as a sign of hospitality, faith, hope, and love for the community.
1. The document provides an overview of the Christian Church through history, beginning with the Church of the Old Testament. It describes how God's church has existed from Eden to Eden under different names but with the same fundamental beliefs and acceptance of God's law.
2. It then discusses the Church of the New Testament, noting that it received its beliefs from the Old Testament church and also accepted God's law. It briefly outlines the organization and evangelistic efforts of the early apostolic church.
3. Persecution of the church began only a few weeks after Christ's ascension, with disciples being imprisoned and Stephen becoming the first martyr as Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire.
Presentation on how catechists can learn to use colors and symbols of the liturgical seasons, basic symbols, postures and gestures of the Mass to help students develop a liturgical sensibility.
The novitiate year is described as the most formative and memorable time of formation for Capuchins. During this year, novices intensely learn the structures, practices, and spirituality of Capuchin life through prayer, community living, study of saints and rituals. Though challenging, it is also a joyful year where the novices discover the "whatever" that shaped the Capuchin friars they admired and wanted to emulate. The novitiate year plants within novices the spirit and love of God that leads them
Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M. offers a few reflections on Vincent's capacity to unite action and contemplation. From an article that originally appeared in Vincentiana (https://via.library.depaul.edu/vincentiana/vol44/iss2/13)
The document provides information about the roles and responsibilities of bishops and archbishops in the Catholic Church. It discusses that bishops are successors to the apostles and are given the duties of teaching, governing, and sanctifying the faithful in their diocese. The Archbishop of Philadelphia, Charles Joseph Chaput, has the responsibility of leading the Church in Philadelphia.
El documento describe conceptos clave relacionados con software y hardware. Explica que software se refiere a programas, datos y documentación, mientras que hardware son las partes físicas de una computadora como componentes electrónicos. También define términos como sistema operativo, memoria, procesador, tarjeta madre y otros componentes hardware.
Networked markets allow suppliers and employers to change quickly based on performance and communication. To develop true loyalty, corporations must recognize this reality, accept problems and risks, and work to improve themselves continuously. They should also strive to understand customers by listening to their concerns and speaking in a clear, human voice that demonstrates care for the communities they serve. Only by engaging with communities can companies learn to address concerns and belong to something larger than themselves.
The document discusses trigonometric function identities, including double angle identities. It explains that sine and tangent are odd functions while cosine is an even function, and provides the corresponding identity equations. It also mentions proving sum and difference identities, and includes a quiz to simplify and prove trigonometric identities.
The document discusses planning for a data warehousing project. It recommends defining the project scope by starting small with a single business requirement and limited users. It also recommends assessing organizational readiness, developing a business justification by quantifying costs/investments and potential financial benefits/returns to calculate ROI, establishing the project identity and teams, and creating an integrated project plan. It notes best practices like ensuring executive buy-in and a focus on business objectives. Common failure factors are listed as cultural issues being ignored, unclear objectives, and unrealistic expectations.
The passage discusses the evolution and powers of the American presidency. It notes that the Founders did not want a king and sought to limit presidential power through checks and balances. It then outlines the president's qualifications, terms, succession procedures, impeachment process, and path to the White House through the electoral college system. Finally, it examines the president's executive, legislative, diplomatic, military, and party powers as well as limitations on the office.
Technology has significantly changed how businesses operate by allowing faster communication globally through the internet and wireless devices, which has made it possible to outsource work remotely and blurred the lines between professional and personal life. Advances in areas like RFID technology are transforming businesses by speeding up processes and enabling remote work.
El documento describe el mecanismo por el cual el cuerpo regula el balance de agua. Cuando los osmoreceptores detectan una alta concentración de sales en la sangre, envían señales al hipotálamo para liberar hormona antidiurética (ADH), lo que hace que los túbulos renales sean más permeables y reabsorban más agua del orín, aumentando el volumen sanguíneo y reduciendo la sed.
The document outlines several key human rights that all people are entitled to regardless of attributes such as nationality, gender, race, or religion. It lists rights such as the right to life, liberty, equality before the law, privacy, freedom of thought and religion, opinion and expression, assembly and association. It also notes the right to legal recourse if human rights are violated and the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. The document sources its information from several prominent Indian human rights organizations.
Albert Bandura Teorias De La Personalidad 1217763769738663 9Adalberto
Albert Bandura desarrolló la teoría del aprendizaje social, la cual propone que el comportamiento se ve influenciado por factores ambientales y procesos internos como la observación y la imitación. Bandura realizó estudios sobre el aprendizaje por modelado, mostrando que los niños pueden aprender nuevos comportamientos a través de la observación sin necesidad de refuerzo. También contribuyó con la teoría de la autorregulación, la cual implica la autoobservación, la comparación con estándares y la autorespuesta. Sus ideas han ten
El documento trata sobre la lucha histórica de las mujeres por la igualdad de derechos. Detalla cómo las primeras reivindicaciones incluían derechos económicos y a la educación, y más tarde el sufragio universal. Aún hoy persisten desigualdades y violaciones de derechos como la violencia de género, la falta de acceso a puestos de poder, y la dependencia económica que limita la autonomía de muchas mujeres. El 8 de marzo se conmemora el día internacional de la mujer en recuerdo de las primeras
Motivasi adalah kecenderungan seseorang untuk bertindak yang dapat mempengaruhi tingkah lakunya. Motivasi dipengaruhi oleh insentif dan motif. Insentif memberi rangsangan secara ekstrimik seperti gaji, sedangkan motif berasal dari dorongan semula jadi seseorang. Motivasi untuk belajar merupakan kecendrungan siswa untuk mendapatkan manfaat akademik dari aktivitas belajar melalui usaha mental se
The document discusses electron configuration and the rules that govern how electrons fill atomic orbitals:
1) The Pauli Exclusion Principle states that each orbital can hold two electrons with opposite spins.
2) The Aufbau Principle states that electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first, following the "lazy tenant rule."
3) Hund's Rule states that within a sublevel, one electron will occupy each orbital before pairing electrons, following the "empty bus seat rule."
You can configure various settings on your computer to customize your experience, including monitor brightness, contrast, mouse speed and buttons. Power settings can also be adjusted to conserve energy by automatically shutting down or putting the computer to sleep after periods of inactivity or setting the monitor to turn off. It's important to know your operating system and version to ensure compatibility with software and troubleshoot issues. Common applications allow creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations while communication programs allow emailing and chatting. Additional applications can be installed or removed as needed. The desktop provides access to files and icons that can be navigated and manipulated using a mouse.
This document provides an overview of capital budgeting techniques for project analysis, including sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, break-even analysis, operating leverage, and real options. It includes examples demonstrating how to perform sensitivity analysis by changing variables like sales and fixed costs, scenario analysis by introducing competition, and calculating break-even points and degree of operating leverage. The document emphasizes that these techniques help analyze the robustness of projects and value the flexibility provided by real options.
The document summarizes the activities of the Experimental Therapeutics program at an annual retreat. It discusses the program's aims of identifying new drug targets and mechanisms of drug resistance. It provides an overview of clinical trials and preclinical research underway, including studies on cell cycle targets, drug sensitivity and resistance, and novel cancer therapeutics. The document also reviews funding, publications, and plans to renew the program's P30 grant.
The document discusses procedures for tendering and bidding on projects under PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana), India's rural roads program. It outlines the process for inviting tenders, following competitive bidding, and awarding contracts within 120 days. It also addresses bearing any cost overruns by the state government and using a standard bidding document. Project teams are organized with state and district level agencies responsible for planning, execution, accounting and quality management. A state level standing committee provides monitoring, and state technical agencies provide technical support. Computerized monitoring and management systems are emphasized.
L'uso del web nei portatli dedicati al turismo18-gennaio-2011Cristina Fabi
Presentazione del Seminario "L'uso del web nei portali dedicati al turismo" del 18 Gennaio 2011 per il corso Tecniche di analisi dei fenomeni turistici.
Scienze del Turismo - Università degli Studi di Teramo
This document discusses changes occurring within a congregation and how leadership is guiding the congregation through that change. It outlines five congregational goals adopted by session to aim resources toward healthy ends, including deepening relationships through shared practices, clarifying governance and organizational structures, growing community impact, and improving fiscal health. The pastor expresses encouragement that leadership is navigating change purposefully rather than resisting it, and hopes congregation members will contribute their gifts through ministry and mission.
This document provides information about the Mass or Holy Eucharist, explaining its various parts and their significance. It is divided into 5 parts: 1) The Introductory Rites which prepare participants, 2) The Liturgy of the Word involving scripture readings and reflection, 3) The Liturgy of the Eucharist focusing on the preparation of gifts and Eucharistic prayer, 4) The Communion Rite where participants receive Communion, and 5) The Concluding Rite sending participants forth. Each part is described in detail to help participants understand and fully engage in the Mass.
This document provides information about the Mass or Holy Eucharist, explaining its various parts and their significance. It is divided into 5 parts: 1) Introductory Rites which prepare participants, 2) Liturgy of the Word involving scripture readings and reflection, 3) Liturgy of the Eucharist where the bread and wine become Christ's body and blood through the Eucharistic prayer, 4) Communion Rite where participants receive communion, and 5) Concluding Rite sending participants forth. Each part is described in detail to help participants understand and fully engage in the Mass.
The document discusses the key changes to the Catholic mass and liturgy brought about by the Second Vatican Council in 1963. It oversaw reforms to increase lay participation, use of local languages instead of just Latin, and a shift towards a more communal celebration of the Eucharist. While changes were gradual, today most Catholics take for granted liturgical elements like communion under both kinds, a more active role for women, and an emphasis on scripture reading that were introduced by Vatican II. The Council aimed to make the mass more relevant and accessible to modern times while still maintaining continuity with Catholic tradition.
The document summarizes four individuals' experiences visiting different churches. Jonathan attended a Roman Catholic church that was predominantly Filipino. He found it welcoming but felt awkward as one of the only non-Filipino attendees. Muna visited a Baptist church where the ceremony was lively and emotional. People were very involved. Raza visited a church called The City Church and found the experience unique and different from what he expected. Keenon chose to visit The First Church of Christ, Scientist due to its location and name. He found the beliefs surprising and different than a typical Christian church.
The document discusses the role of priests in ancient biblical offerings and how that speaks to people today. It notes that bringing offerings shows humanity's central role in God's creation by initiating sanctification and drawing near to God. It then reviews the biblical instructions for priests regarding different types of offerings, noting the perpetual fire kept on altars and the disposal of ashes. The document discusses how these insights can still apply today through analogues like religious leaders, teachers, or internal forces that guide people to come near God. It closes by reflecting on the ordination of Aaron and other priests and the meaning and importance of facilitating people's nearness to God.
The document discusses how Catholic sacramental practices have changed since Vatican II, with revisions to rites and greater cultural diversity. It describes debates around more moderate vs. radical inculturation, and reactions from those favoring medieval ceremonies or cultural adaptation. While sacraments now resemble modern rituals more, the official sacraments remain, though still evolving due to ongoing discussion around certain issues like married priests.
2013 Our Lady of Charity "Charitans" Retreatpennpadre
This document outlines a retreat focused on engaging with scripture and discerning the signs of the times. It discusses how the church should scrutinize contemporary events and interpret them through the gospel. Participants are encouraged to reflect on where they see vitality and lack thereof in their own lives and in the church, and how to hold fast to what is good while seeking redemption in other areas. The retreat emphasizes that truly forming disciples requires more than bringing people back to mass - it involves a personal commitment to Christ and mission.
The document discusses using a suspension bridge as a model for biblical worship. It says worship should be supported by firm biblical foundations ("towers") like the key elements of early church worship in Acts 2:42. It also allows flexibility ("span") for creative cultural expressions, as the New Testament is largely silent on worship forms. Two "towers" are discussed: biblical constants like preaching, prayer etc.; and biblical principles that guide worship decisions while allowing application variation. The document examines several such principles and their implications for a local church's worship.
Interview with Dutch Cardinal Eijk, https://www.slideshare.net/CSR-Religion/i...CSR-Religion
Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk answers questions on crisis in Church, loss of faith.
Interview taken by Jeanne Smits on Wednesday, May 15, 2019
published on LIFESITE: www.lifesitenews.com.
May 15, 2019 (LifeSiteNews) – Cardinal Willem Eijk, archbishop of Utrecht, is at present one of the most outspoken defenders of perennial Catholic teaching in the Church. He has repeatedly asked for “clarity” from Rome and especially from the Pope, be it regarding the interpretation of Amoris laetitia or other points such as intercommunion in the Catholic Mass for some Protestant faithful.
The Cardinal discusses in a wide-ranging interview with LifeSiteNews what he has done in his diocese to combat the German bishops' push for intercommunion, how the faith is being rediscovered and lived by a new generation in the Netherlands, how he is still seeking clarification from Pope Francis regarding confusion surrounding the Pope's Exhortation Amoris laetitia, how the rosary and Fatima plays an important role in his ministry, why he celebrates Mass ad orientem , and why shepherds have a duty to preach the faith in all its fullness and with clarity, including on topics such as the reality of hell for people who reject God.
His Eminence received this reporter at his episcopal palace in Utrecht, Netherlands, answering LifeSite’s questions freely and from the abundance of his heart. Below is the full text of the interview.
The document discusses the history and theology of lay liturgical ministries in the Catholic Church. It describes how ministries existed in the early Church but became dominated by clergy over time. Vatican II restored lay ministries and established their foundation in baptism rather than ordination. It specifically discusses the ministry of lector, outlining the lector's role in reading Scripture and leading parts of the Mass according to guidelines in official Church documents.
GNCC Equipping Class: Worship (4 of 5)Timothy Chan
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2. They offered sacrifices and Moses sealed the covenant between God and the people by sprinkling blood on the altar and the people.
3. The passage demonstrates that corporate worship involves the participation of everyone according to their roles, the proclamation of God's word, and offering our lives to God through commitment to the covenant.
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Reflection: A Catholic Mass
On Thursday, February 21, I attended the 12:10 mass at St. Mary’s Chapel, located behind the altar of the Sacred Heart Chapel, at Loyola Marymount University, and presided over by the Rev. John Galvan. After the service, Sister Joanna Carroll was kind enough to answer any questions I might have.
I arrived shortly before the service began, and had ample time to observe my surroundings. The congregation was meeting in what seemed to be the ambulatory of the chapel; the ceiling was vaulted, and ribbed. There were few chairs, as the service was small. The circular walls were white and bare, save for a statue of Mary looking down and to the side, in the direction of the cross, located in the center of the space, behind the altar. This crucifix showed Christ, and was created from muted shades of brown and gold, which made it stand out from the purple cloth hung behind it. Two candles, lit, stood on either side of the altar, upon which was situated a white table covering. Off to the side there was a pulpit, where a bible sat. In towering stained glass overlooking the congregation were biblical figures, including Francis Xavier, Ignatius of Loyola, Mary, St. Joseph, and Jesus—described as the “King of Kings.”
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As the time to begin the service neared, I took my seat at the back of the chapel and observed others entering. Once in the space, many would head to the back of the room; there rested a small table, upon which there lay two bowls, one containing wafers and another, empty. Those entering would take up a wafer and place it in the empty bowl before taking their seats. The mood was contemplative, somber, and quiet, as each person seemed to be in his or her own world of prayer and thought.
Shortly thereafter Rev. John Galvan emerged from the side of the chapel and, dressed in purple robes (in emulation, it would seem, of Jesus), he went to the altar and kissed it reverently. Then the greeting was said: “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” To which the congregation responded: “And with your spirit.” I noticed from the beginning that this call and response played an important part in the Catholic mass, and it continued throughout the service. Only once did t.
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2. Starting this Advent there are changes to the liturgy that are coming First relax, it is not going to be like the upheaval after Vatican Council II No structural changes to the Mass, only verbal, differences in translation To be honest, many changes are seemingly cosmetic for the overall essence of the Mass NOTE: In this presentation I will offer a lot of information. You need not write all of it down, I want to give you a bigger vision of liturgy and understand the foundations of how we got to where we are today
3. But there has been significant controversy over these linguistic changes Some fear these steps will take us back before VCII; dismantling all the progress in liturgy up to today; agenda to return to the Tridentine Mass Some fear it will alienate the faithful by archaic phrases and incomprehensible terminology Some say it will have an adverse effect on prayer Some say it will cause division in our parishes Some say these are highly controversial translations which bishops and many highly respected liturgists consider to be seriously flawed: translators seem more versed in Latin than in English Some say this is being imposed upon us by Rome, when we really don’t want or need these changes; People of God have no say in the matter: “pet project” of handful of bishops when VCII was overwhelmingly adopted 2,147 to 4 Some say the great vision of the Council: full, conscious and active participation of the faithful will certainly be compromised: clumsy translations are not beautiful and precious therefore it is not prayerful Some say it is ludicrous for Church in wake of all its global problems today to take on something like this: discredits the Church and distances the faithful Some say we must heed our pastoral instinct and just say no or wait to this initiative
4. In the course of this workshop I will try to address all these fears as I explain what is really going to happen to the liturgy To be honest, before I started researching this change, I held to some of those fears, I just said: I read the changes to the liturgy and I laughed at some of the awkward changes Then I got upset, “Why do we need to put this strain on the faithful? It has taken us so long to get the phrases memorized by the faithful, why toss all this into turmoil over such little changes of translation preferences?” I was somewhat baffled and said to myself, “I will do whatever Holy Mother Church commands me to, but wow, is this really necessary?” I was not a fan of the changes but neither was I an adamant opponent: accepted in sort of a mini-tantrum
5. Then like many times in my life, Christ wanted to help me out and teach me to trust him more than my fears and my limited understanding of the situation What was the instrument of God’s providence? None other than, Msgr. Rocha When Msgr. asked me to do this workshop, of course I said yes: I am happy to help the parish But on the inside I was like, no I can’t believe this I am going to have to be a cheerleader for something I don’t agree with or like: Let’s go team… rah… I don’t even understand why these changes are really happening You see the only liturgy I have ever known in the post VCII liturgy: I was born in (are you ready for this) 1974 while the changes to the liturgy happened in 1963, 45 years ago I grew up with the current translations and they are so familiar to me, they are all I have ever known, I have no concept of contrast with the previous translation All the prayers of the Mass are second nature to me and I will blatantly admit the truth
6. I AM ATTACHED TO THE CURRENT LITURGICAL FORM: Now why? Why am I attached? (this is really important and will be the point of contention for many of us) Is it because I have analyzed the translations from the Latin to the English and agree that these are the most accurate and accessible forms? No. I have never compared the current with the Latin (which I did in my research and found very interesting results, I will talk about that later) Is it because I feel the current translations help progress the Church in our modern society the best? No. I don’t even know what other options could be there. I am not a full time liturgist or least of all good translator: barely passed my Latin and Greek in seminary Is it because I have studied extensively the development and history of the liturgy and feel this current translation best harmonizes with the flow of the Holy Spirit in worship? No, I really did not have this vision at all. I knew why some things are in the liturgy but the overall vision, was blurry at best. The real answer why I am so attached: it is all I ever have known and I am fearful of the change, or perhaps uncomfortable with the change
7. But Msgr. Rocha asked me to give this talk to you and so I began a journey, a journey in which God opened my eyes to see the beauty of what is happening a journey in which I understand the liturgy with greater love and passion than before a journey in which I see the wisdom in what the Church is doing and now, after all this research I have embraced and I am excited about the changes THIS JOURNEY IS WHAT I WANT TO GIVE YOU TONIGHT
8. To accomplish this First we are going to get an overall vision of the liturgy: Briefly what is liturgy, why is it important go into history to see in broad brushstrokes WHY and HOW the liturgy formed into what we have today This will set us up to understand the current necessity to change the translations to explore how the problem arose in the first place then the why behind the changes we have a lot of ground to cover and I am going to be fast, so buckle up and hang on for the ride, this is going to be fun
9. What is liturgy? You tell me, what would you say… definition (Catechism of Catholic Church #1070) our concept of liturgy is very deficient we need to recover deeper sense; when we don’t get the essence, we get confuse and, well intentioned, try to add to the liturgy or change focus in the liturgy Catechism of Catholic Church Part 2 1066-1209 Liturgy is crucial to the era we live in because we are now living the sacramental economy (Catechism of Catholic Church #1076) Holy Spirit dispenses the graces of Christ’s Pascal Mystery through the sacraments (Catechism of Catholic Church #1085) not dramatic representation of events in Holy Week; IT IS THE EVENT; unbloodied sacrifice because it is mystical not historically present Priests act IN PERSONA CHRISTI (Catechism of Catholic Church #1087) We need another workshop just on liturgy, what is it and why, don’t have time for that now
10. History I will go over this very rapidly and not get into too much detail When was the first Roman Missal: guess the year 1441… BC Passover (440, 590: 12 or 13AD century for real one) What do I mean; well what is the Roman Missal: it is a detailed instruction on the form of divine worship What was the first recorded instruction on Divine Worship, well the entire prototype and prefigurement of what the Mass was going to be; that is PASSOVER Exodus 12: Gives time of year to do it: 14th day of Nisan, 10th day get the lamb, specific type of lamb: male, one year old without blemish Time of day to slaughter it: between the evenings, eat it in the darkness of night Celebrant: father of every family; before Levites became priestly tribe, originally the father bore the priestly duties; kill the lamb and explain to family as he does it Ritual: how to cook the lamb, eat the lamb, number of people per lamb, what to do with its blood, eat in haste ready to leave, unleavened bread because of this haste Memorial: do this every year for all generations; concept of Memorial: Page 65-66 “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist”
11. PENDULUM PRINCIPLE When studying liturgy, you need to a keep balance between 2 extremes On one side we have Mystery and History: God and his action in time On the other we have Contemporary and Comprehensible: man in the present Stay in the middle to have the best of both worlds and not become so hyper focused on God that you forget man or so focused on man that you forget God On Exodus night there was perfect balance; all together; keep way of celebrating the history, not to update it, expresses Mystery of God’s action, that night all understood why they did it, understood and applicable
12. 1441 Mt. Sinai Go to worship Golden calf: pendulum Levites chosen to be the priestly tribe for action on that day
13. Laws of Leviticus Liturgy defined the chosen people Not secondary or just for the priests What separated Israel from world, living of the covenant Same with us, liturgy is the deepest expression of who we are, family of God Pendulum swing; more to center Certain parts of these laws endure today; HISTORY AND MYSTERY, certain things are purposely not updated or brought to immediate, contemporary comprehension Alb Praying posture in Mass Candles Purify hands before prayers Ordination rite, Sacred Chrism Laying on of hands Yom Kippor and rite to acquire forgiveness
14. Meeting Tent : Deuteronomy More liturgical laws about how to build the worship space Then the concept of sacrifice for ceremonies, purify or repentance Desert - swing of pendulum, complain, murmur, forgot the Mystery and History Certain parts of these laws endure today Tabernacle Division of the nave and sanctuary Keeping the Bread of the Presence Menorah lit near it Incense in worship Concept of sacrifice Concept of bread and wine as thanksgiving Celebration of feast days, and how to do it
15. Temple; 1 Kings 5-9 explicit laws on how to adorn the Temple best craftsmen to do it: followed to the minutest detail not free to do whatever they want, liturgy is more than personal preference, God’s will Certain parts of these laws endure today Gold tabernacle Centralize sacrifice of lambs to Temple, not at homes Centralize ceremony for Passover, Jerusalem; people come together Temple became the enduring presence of God RITUAL DEFINES US, LITURGY IS WHO WE ARE Ark brought to Temple by priests
16. Temple Destroyed 832-580 BC, then destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar Babylonian exile Synagogue came into existence Study Scripture not just sacrifice: LITURGY OF WORD Scholars to explain the law: HOMILY Made corollaries to law; PENDULUM STARTS TO SWING
17. Temple Rebuilt 516 Expanded in 19 AD Time of Jesus fairly large and beautiful again Josephus between 3-5pm sacrificed 256,500 lambs; 2,700,200 people
18. ii. Essence of the Mass: 33 AD NEW ROMAN MISSAL Last supper Changes ritual - Jesus commands it Commands memorial Resurrection, new day of worship Emmaus structure for Mass: Liturgy of the Word: showed how Scripture told of Messiah suffering Liturgy of the Eucharist: Jesus disappears to show real presence in Eucharist (Luke 24: 30-31) Synagogue and temple together Pendulum balanced again: all rites and symbols both Jewish tradition and current practice Certain parts of these traditions endure today Chasuble Stole Basilica Altar shape of tomb, relic of martyr: changed from wood to stone to represent death of Christ
19. iii. Stages of Roman Missal Origins: 1-4 centuries Period of improvisation Homes not churches yet Followed traditional schemes and models 4 elements: offering, prayer, breaking bread, communion
20. 2. Epoch of Local Development 4-7 centuries Basilica, house of justice in Rome, converted Church, little oratories, specific legal matters, principal altar, main judge Create formulas and rites Start only Easter and Sunday Mass Christmas Mass next, first Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica St. Cyril of Jerusalem 348 made procession Offertory introduced: just work to prepare for Eucharist but became spiritual 350-650 had the most liturgical progress in history Establish canon, fixed text Roman style: sober, simple, clear, linear and not much space for emotions or exaggerated symbolism: prayers were robust and juridical: express with exactness and synthetic eastern style totally opposite
21. 3. Epoch of Compilation 7-12 centuries Compile and organize structure and text, standardize Holy Roman Empire spread roman liturgical style Missal, breviary, etc. Put crucifix on altar
22. 4. Late Medieval Epoch 12-14 centuries PENDULUM SWING Material importance of celebration exaggerated: sequences and music, legends and apocryphal feasts; tears of Christ Mass took all day personal devotions took place of participating in Mass layout was like the San Clemente Church in Rome priest does everything, faithful are there but focus priest and Christ
23. 5. Epoch of Stability 15-19 centuries PENDULUM SWING Council of Trent 1545; reformation dealing with, stabilize theology, wanted to change language to vernacular but much too afraid Created first RUBRICS 1587 first congregation of Rites to govern and guide 300 years of stability Architecture change: altar to center point
24. 6. 20th Century Vatican Council I Reformed music Promote daily communion and communion for children too Reform calendar and feasts
25. b. Vatican Council II Sacrosanctum Concilium Finality: participation of the faithful: full, conscious, active General Criteria Noble simplicity: removes excessively complicated ceremonies, needless repetition that is not the essential roman style: noble too, not just simple, beautiful Clarity and brevity: precise Comprehensibility: vernacular and teaching liturgy Communitarian dimension: liturgical acts belong to the entire Mystical Body, not just priest, faithful play an essential part; laity help in rite and worship: readers, ministers: responses to people not acolytes Biblical Dimension; fundamental and indispensible part, expanded Unity and Variety: not rigid uniformity, legitimate variances
26. Today Sacrosanctum Concilium 1963 under Pope Paul VI Full, conscious and active participation of the faithful Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian lives: Lumen Gentium 11 ICEL formed Change Latin to English Saying in Italian: every translator is a betrayer; hard to do this and capture the same thought with all its nuances in the other language: Greek has 5 words for love, what do we do when we don’t have the word in English or even the tense Can’t merely translate word for word if you want full, active and conscious participation Method was called Dynamic Equivalence: see the sense of the Latin text and then translate the meaning into English: maybe use different words or phrases, make it immediately accessible to the faithful Drop repetition or awkward structures of the Latin, that don’t replicate in English
27. Problem Paraphrasing is not translation Changed meaning, whether by accident or agenda; innocent or intended Fails to give what Latin intended and eliminate poetic beauty in original Certain theologies were in vogue at the time and took precedent over the history and mystery: each age has a theological fashion if you will but slowly should the Church incorporate this into its Tradition and patrimony Overcorrection versus under correction Like Peter in the washing of the feet (John 13:6-10); impulse was because of his love for Christ that we went to extremes First no, then yes whole body Other countries did not have this problem: Spanish is not having a change
28. ii. Today: liturgiam authenticam Drafts carefully prepared, revised and corrected over 9 years: started under PJPII, Cardinal Arinze (not Cardinal Ratzinger) spearheaded All Bishops in English countries consulted, they were able to invite experts to comment and advise Methodology Formal equivalence Page 3 example and further read Bishop Elliot; then above paragraph Reflect and there are some Sunday prayers that are great but many seem to be lacking something and for longest of time I could not say why Actually many are bland and missing the Mystery; of course I am more theologically sensitive than all of you, studied for 12 years, but deeper problem Went and translated my own, won’t embarrass myself with the horrible translating that I did (in fact had to use a translating program on the computer) but the content from the Latin was not there; 90% no, 10% yes. It was a good prayer, but it just wasn’t an accurate translation I was flabbergasted
29. 4. Differences that make a big difference Word grace omitted many times: specific theological reality But not understood: job of the Church to make it understood Part of the mystery, truth and history Actually leads to inadvertent heresy: pelagianism; save ourselves by own effort and not the grace of God Leads further: what we do is what matters most, not so much what God does We make liturgy; the community over Christ; liturgy is no longer a gift to us from God through Christ but something that we fabricate, our work, what we create San Jose survey of deaneries and question was, What is the most important part of the Mass for you? The results were: #1 community, #2 music, #3 homily My first answer was not even on the list: Eucharist, presence of Christ Did the liturgy cause this or was it a deeper line of thought in the Church, who knows, what is objective is the EXAGGERATION OF THE PENDULUM
30. Loss of doctrine with our Blessed Mother; dropped adjectives and hurt theology glory of her virginity remaining vs. became the virgin mother of your Son trendy ideological motives of these changes CHANGES SO FREQUENT THAT THERE IS NO LONGER THE ROMAN MISSAL Loss of metaphors Biblical allusions or direct quotes: receive you vs. come under my roof So what, it’s the same thing: well the point is to quote the scriptures in this moment, not get a ball park figure Style to Latin, get used to it in normal culture; if I started saying this talk by 4 score and 7 years ago; immediately thoughts come to your head; also there is a style and mystery to this phrase; it’s not common English or immediately comprehensible, how many years is that, but man it makes a lasting impression, this is style TRUTH OF THE MYSTERY; read paragraph Christ draws us into his mystery: it is not just what we do
31. iii. Changes in responses We’re not going to go over all the priestly changes; it would take a long time and you don’t have to say them, it’s not going to be a big issue: will mention one little bit Greeting: BIGGEST CONTROVERSY IS HERE And with your spirit; what does this mean I had big issues with this one: read various explanations and said people are tripartite; body, soul and spirit and I said NO Soul and spirit same? What does this mean Here is what I uncovered
32. Reason for change Scripture Direct quote from Scripture OT and NT; Ruth 2:4 and 2 Timothy 2:22 Probably phrase taken straight from synagogue History Early Christians used this from beginning; Fathers of the Church verify this Foreign to Greek and Latin world but kept: so should we Living connection with history as we keep Amen, Alleluia, Hosanna, Kyrie Elaison Mystery First in Hebrew: “Lord be with you” was greeting of kindness and recognition of a reality: The Lord is present Semitic response literally means “and also with you” your person literally Quickly history separated from Jewish context and went into sense of the spirit that the bishop or priest received in ordination Why only say with major orders, not lay people Today the sense is this: priest acknowledges the Lord is present in the faithful and asks God to bless their lives and common priesthood People acknowledge the power and leadership of the priest vested by Holy Spirit not by his own power
33. I confess: greatly, and triple affirmation; my fault, my own fault, my own most grievous fault: FORMAL EQUIVALENCE Gloria: restores phrases that were never translated, largely returns to first English translation 64-69 Orate fraters: my sacrifice and yours: formal and theological: 2 modes of offering the Mass: priest and priestly people with him Holy Church restored; why take out a mark of the Church???? Sanctus Accuracy: God of power and might to Lord God of hosts Domine Deus Sabaoth: Sabaoth is Hebrew reference to countless angelic armies
34. Consecration For many vs. for all Latin is pro multis; in Gospels, not pro omnibus Some say Hebrew word means ‘all’ even though literal translation is ‘many’ This is argued by scholars Theology Christ died for all, but this is not what Christ is getting at His blood will be shed for the redemption of souls, but there are some for whom that redemption will be in vain; in other words, some people will be condemned Highlighting man’s freedom, not the universality of Christ’s sacrifice Christ did die for all but does not force this salvation upon us, we choose Invitation to communion Closer to Scripture and better theology Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Shift to God’s initiative; old; Lord I am not worthy (that I should) to receive you… now some balk at this and say it is poor grammar; subject change, better to keep all I or all God, not change subject when a conjunction joins them. Not about proper grammar as it is theological focus: this is a minor fault but the theological focus is more important
35. Summary New translation is RICHER, MORE ELEGANT IN STYLE (maybe not customary English, like Gettysburg address) MORE TRUTHFUL IN DOCTRINAL CONTENT, CLOSER TO THE SCRIPTURE AND MORE SPIRITUAL/MYSTICAL/ MYSTERY Will gradually deepen the quality and tone of worship
36. Conclusion Benefits Privileged moment to live for future generations Reawaken the depth of the Mass, unite us with the roots of who we are Transmit to next generation the Memorial, of why we do what we do Greater depth to the celebration, to the Mystery and History of the Mass Reality check There will be turmoil, cynicism and anger among some Most of it is attachment not a reasoned out assessment of the situation Transition not easy: better doctrine but need to teach We need you to give the reasons and support it It will be aggravating even for all of us Hard to accustom self to new way of saying things, get irritated This is normal, just getting used to it Remember to go over the reasons WHY so peace returns
37. Appendix Adoremus Bulletin: www.adoremus.org Parish Guide to Implementing the Roman Missal: www.usccb.org Catechism of the Catholic Church #1322-1419 www.vatican.va Bishop Peter Elliot; Adoremus Bulletin November 2010 Fr. Edward McNamara www.ewtn.com then go to library and liturgy; tons of common questions regarding liturgy and he is awesome: Jesus Christ, living and present in the liturgy Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supperby Brant Pitre