THIS SESSION Liturgy of the Word Concluded Liturgy of the Eucharist The Prayers of the Faithful Liturgy of the Eucharist The Preparation of the Gifts The Eucharistic Prayer The Preface The Holy, Holy, Holy…. The Epiclesis The Words of Institution & Consecration “The Mystery of Faith” The Anamnesis, Offering, Intercessions & Final Doxology – Great Amen
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Conclusion of the Liturgy of the Word Second response to Proclamation of the Word Synagogue “18 Benedictions” Biblical basis: 1 Tim 2:1-2 Needs of the Universal Church Justin Martyr Link with Collect
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Sacrosanctum Concilium – SC 56 3 parts: The Preparation of the Gifts, The Eucharistic Prayer The Communion Rite.
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts Presentation of the Gifts - Procession. Preparation Prayers - Washing of Hands. Prayer over the Gifts. Eucharistic Prayer The Preface The Holy, Holy, Holy…. The Epiclesis The Words of Institution & Consecration “The Mystery of Faith” The Anamnesis, Offering, Intercessions & Final Doxology – Great Amen
PREPARATION OF GIFTS Sign of Peace? Justin Martyr First Apology & Hippolytus Offertory procession – revived post Vatican II Offering of Melchizedek (Gen 14:18) Two Questions
BREAD & WINE Link to Passover Meal Bread: Sirach 29:21; 1 Kings 17:8-16; Lev 7:13-14 Wine: Ps 104; Neh 10:38; Ex 29:38-40 John 2:1-11 Wedding Feast at Cana Prisoners transformed to wedding guests
WASHING OF HANDS Practical then spiritual significance Ritual cleanliness (Ps 24:3-4) Cleanliness & Purity of Heart (Ps 51:4) “My sacrifice & yours…” Prayer over the Gifts
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER “Centre & summit of the entire celebration” Roots in Jewish Passover Meal 3 offerings of bread (matza) & 4 cups 8 Characteristics/Elements (GIRM)
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Thanksgiving – The Preface Acclamations – Holy, Holy, Holy; Memorial Acclamation & Great Amen Epiclesis Institution Narrative – Consecration Anamnesis Offering Intercessions Doxology & Great Amen
THE PREFACE Introductory Dialogue Prayer of Thanksgiving in 3 parts: An Introduction A Core Concluding Call to join Heavenly Host Acclamation 1: Holy, Holy, Holy Is 6 & Mt 21 Sabaoth = Lord of Armies
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 2 Epiclesis – Calling down of the Spirit Morning dew & manna in the desert (Ex 16:13-14) Transubstantiation – Thomas Aquinas Substance & accidents Substance of the bread & wine is changed, but the accidents remain the same.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 2 Institution Narrative Passover Meal – Ex 12:14 Remembering = actual participation He entered willingly into His passion…. (cf. Jn 10:17b-18) He took bread…took the chalice The new & eternal covenant Poured out for you & for many….
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 2 The Memorial Acclamation Anamnesis – Memorial The Mystery of Faith Anamnesis – Memorial the Bread of Life (Jn 6) the Chalice of Salvation (Ps 116) The Intercessions Aaronic Blessing (Num 6:25-26) Doxology & Great Amen