THIS SESSION Liturgy of the Word Introductory Rites Cont. Gloria The Collect Liturgy of the Word First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Alleluia Gospel The Creed Prayers of the Faithful
THE GLORIA The Song of the Angels (Lk 2:14) Structure from Jn 17:3 Trinitarian Jesus as Lamb of God (Jn 1:29; Rev 5:12) Whole mission of Jesus summarised Attributes: “Holy” (Rev 15:4; Ps 86:9-10) “Lord, Most High” (Ps 83:19)
THE COLLECT Collects up prayers of all present Orans posture – Ps 141:2 Addressed to God the Father, through Christ in the Holy Spirit Concludes Introductory Rites
LITURGY OF THE WORD Influence of synagogue service Effects of Reforms of Vatican II Three year cycle of readings “The Word of the Lord – Thanks be to God” The Responsorial Psalm
LITURGY OF THE WORD Second Reading The Gospel Shift from synagogue service The Gospel Highpoint of Liturgy of Word Alleluia All Stand Prayers before & after Proclamation Cf. Is 6 & Ps 51:10
LITURGY OF THE WORD The Homily Acts 8:31 Evangelii Gaudium ch.3 Synagogue custom Luke 4:16-21 Acts 8:31 Evangelii Gaudium ch.3 Link the Gospel to the lives of the faithful
LITURGY OF THE WORD Double Response to Proclamation of the Word The Creed The Prayers of the Faithful Creed is summary statement of faith Creedal statements Deut 6:4-5 Deut 26:5-9
LITURGY OF THE WORD Council of Nicea (325AD); Constantinople (381AD). 4 parts, each begins with the affirmation “I believe”. “I believe in one God... I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ… I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord & giver of life… I believe in the one, holy, catholic & apostolic Church.”
LITURGY OF THE WORD The Prayers of the Faithful Conclusion of Liturgy of the Word Cf. 1 Tim 2:1-2 Needs of the Universal Church Prayers for Pope, local bishop, priest & all who minister in the ecclesial community. Prayers for public authorities & the salvation of the whole world. Prayers for those burdened by difficulty. Prayers for the local community. Prayers the sick & prayers for the dead.