"Praying The Mass Anew"
Beginning in September, St Paul Church has included in the bulletin, inserts provided by the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota that have been extremely helpful in understanding the coming changes regarding the prayers and new translations of the Mass. These articles are well written, easy to understand, and will be archived here from this page, as they are released in the weekly bulletins for re-reading, or viewing for the first time.
#1 Introduction –Welcoming the new versions
The first of the series of bulletin inserts entitled “Praying the Mass Anew” is to be found. This insert gives an introduction to the coming changes of the prayers for Mass and an overview of future topics.
Please click here to read - Why Do We Need A New Translation?
#2 Have you ever wondered why the “Greeting” at the beginning of Mass is “The Lord be with you,” or other similar words? Is it possible for the priest’s greeting simply to be “Good Morning?” This article speaks of how important the Greeting and the response to it by the people is meant to lead us into a deeper encounter with God.
Please click here to read- Introducing the Mass
#3 The Penitential Act. To be in Holy Communion with God is to be without sin. In this insert, learn how the “Penitential Act” of the Mass serves to prepare usfor Holy Communion through our acknowledging of sin and our pleading for God’s mercy.
Please click here to read- Preparing to Offer Mass: The ‘Penitential Act.
#4 And With Your Spirit The word “spirit” has a very significant meaning when used in responding to the greetings of the ordained during the liturgy. This insert explains how the greetings and the response of the people express the presence of God in our midst, both in the lives of the faithful believers, and through the sacrament of Holy Orders.
Please click here to read- "And with your spirit: The New Response to the Same Priests.”
#5 Glory to God in the Highest Many days of the Church’s liturgical year proclaim and remember the great works that God has done. On these days, we join the whole Church in giving Glory to God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This insert speaks of the ancient hymn that we use to give such glory to God, and the reasons that the new translation of this hymn is different than what we have been using. Please click here to read- Glory to God in the Highest
#6 The Collect- and other Presidential Prayers Each day of the liturgical year contains prayers and readings that are proper to that day. Among these proper prayers, there are three particular times of the Mass that the priest himself is to offer in his “representing” of the people before God. This insert explains which prayers these are, how the priest prays them, and what effect the new translation will have upon them. Please click here to read- The ‘Collect’ and other prayers of the celebrant.
#7 The Readings The new translation of the prayers for Mass does not include the Scripture readings. Yet, as we prepare to pray the Mass anew, it is more than fitting that we would learn more about the importance of the readings and the best way to participate in this essential part of the Mass. Please click here to read- The Readings
#8 Professing Our Faith- The Creed Have you ever wondered if we have a brief summary of our beliefs? The Creed has always served as such a summary. This insert speaks particularly of the origins and new translation of “Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed” that we typically use to “profess our faith” at Mass, and how it “brings together” our beliefs in one statement. Please click here to read- Professing Our Faith
#9 The Prayer of the Faithful and the Offering of Gifts. Every celebration of the Holy Mass is the “re-presentation” of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ at Calvary. This insert explains how we participate in the sacrifice of Christ by offering ourselves in union with him. Please take time to read The Prayer of the Faithful and the Offering of Gifts
#10 And With Your Spirit The word “spirit” has a very significant meaning when used in responding to the greetings of the ordained during the liturgy. This insert explains how the greetings and the response of the people express the presence of God in our midst, both in the lives of the faithful believers, and through the sacrament of Holy Orders.
Please take time to read “‘And with your spirit’: The New Response to the Same Priests.”
#11 Glory To God In The Highest Many days of the Church’s liturgical year proclaim and remember the great works that God has done. On these days, we join the whole Church in giving Glory to God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Today’s insert speaks of the ancient hymn that we use to give such glory to God, and the reasons that the new translation of this hymn is different than what we have been using. Please take time to read Glory To God In The Highest
#12 The Readings The new translation of the prayers for Mass does not include the Scripture readings. Yet, as we prepare to pray the Mass anew, it is more than fitting that we would learn more about the importance of the readings and the best way to participate in this essential part of the Mass. Please take time to read The Readings: Proclaiming, hearing, and meditating on God’s Word
#13 Professing Our Faith Have you ever wondered if we have a brief summary of our beliefs? The Creed has always served as such a summary. Today’s insert speaks particularly of the origins and new translation of “Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed” that we typically use to “profess our faith” at Mass, and how it “brings together” our beliefs in one statement. Please take time to read Professing Our Faith