2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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.”

10. 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.