Gloria: (This triumphant hymn of praise is sung or said by all on Sundays outside of Advent and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and on some other occasions of special importance.) Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Opening Prayer: Let us pray- All pray in silence. Then the priest, with hands extended, says the Opening Prayer for the day, at the end of which the people acclaim: Amen. The liturgy of the word First Reading, All sit. At the end of the reading, the reader acclaims: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm(The cantor or reader sings or recites the psalm, with the people making the response.) Second Reading (on Sundays and other feasts) To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Proclamation of the Gospel: All stand for the Alleluia or another chant laid down by the rubrics, as the liturgical time requires. Meanwhile, if incense is used, the priest puts some into the thurible. The deacon who is to proclaim the Gospel, bowing profoundly before the priest, asks for the blessing in a low voice: Your blessing, Father. The priest says in a low voice: May the Lord be in your heart and on your lips, that you may proclaim his Gospel worthily and well, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and replies: Amen. If a deacon is not present, the priest, bowing before the altar, says quietly: Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel. The deacon or priest goes to the ambo and addresses the congregation: The Lord is with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. He makes the Sign of the Cross on the book and on his forehead, lips, and breast. Glory to you, O Lord. At the end of the Gospel, the deacon or priest acclaims: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Homily, All sit.
Profession of Faith: All stand. I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, Up to and including “and became man,” all bow. And by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayer of the Faithful: The people respond to each intercession with Lord, hear our prayer or a similar response. The priest says a concluding prayer, to which the people respond: Amen. The liturgy of the Eucharist: Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts. A hymn may be sung. Otherwise the people make their responses to the prayers of offering: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: Fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life. Blessed be God for ever. By the mystery of this water and wine, may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity. Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the wine we offer you: Fruit of the vine and work of human hands, it will become our spiritual drink. Blessed be God for ever. With humble spirit and contrite heart, may we be accepted by you, O Lord, and may our sacrifice in your sight this day be pleasing to you, Lord God.
The priest may incense the offerings, the cross, and the altar. A deacon or other minister then incenses the priest and the people. Then the priest, standing at the side of the altar, washes his hands, saying quietly: Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Prayer Over the Gifts: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. The people rise and reply: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. The priest prays from the Proper of the Day, at the end of which the people acclaim: Amen.
The Eucharistic Prayer: preface– The Lord is with you. And with your spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just. The priest prays one of the many Prefaces, in accord with the rubrics. (Eucharistic Prayers II and IV have their own Prefaces; see pages 108 and 116). At the end of the Preface, all sing or say aloud: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. All kneel. There are many ways of thanking God for all he has accomplished for us through Christ.
