December 2012
Monday Prayer #17
December 31, 2012
Our Monday Prayer post is the song "Gratitude" performed by Nichole Nordeman in her 2002 album Woven and Spun.
As the year 2012 comes to a close, you may find yourself looking back at the year that was. What are the events, persons, things, circumstances that you are most grateful for? Have you thanked the Lord for these? Speak to God about what you are grateful for. What are the things, persons, events, circumstances that you find difficult to be grateful for? Speak to God about them in prayer. Ask the Lord for the grace to be thankful for them.
As we look ahead to 2013, get in touch with your hopes and dreams. Speak to God about them. Ask the Lord to bless your hopes for the new year.
May we all learn to say goodbye to the past year and say hello to the new one with gratitude.
A blessed new year to you all from PraySing Ministry!!!
Many thanks to Laine Wilder for the video!
Our Monday Prayer post is the song "Gratitude" performed by Nichole Nordeman in her 2002 album Woven and Spun.
As the year 2012 comes to a close, you may find yourself looking back at the year that was. What are the events, persons, things, circumstances that you are most grateful for? Have you thanked the Lord for these? Speak to God about what you are grateful for. What are the things, persons, events, circumstances that you find difficult to be grateful for? Speak to God about them in prayer. Ask the Lord for the grace to be thankful for them.
As we look ahead to 2013, get in touch with your hopes and dreams. Speak to God about them. Ask the Lord to bless your hopes for the new year.
May we all learn to say goodbye to the past year and say hello to the new one with gratitude.
A blessed new year to you all from PraySing Ministry!!!
Many thanks to Laine Wilder for the video!
Sunday Psalm #17
December 30, 2012
Lord, every nation on earth will adore you
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
(January 6, 2013)
The psalm setting for next Sunday is an original composition by Alejandro D. Consolacion II for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for next Sunday (December 30, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13.
R. (cf. 11) Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
O God, with your judgment endow the king,
and with your justice, the king’s son;
He shall govern your people with justice
and your afflicted ones with judgment.
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Justice shall flower in his days,
and profound peace, till the moon be no more.
May he rule from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts;
the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute.
All kings shall pay him homage,
all nations shall serve him.
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out,
and the afflicted when he has no one to help him.
He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor;
the lives of the poor he shall save.
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Lord, every nation on earth will adore you
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
(January 6, 2013)
The psalm setting for next Sunday is an original composition by Alejandro D. Consolacion II for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for next Sunday (December 30, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13.
R. (cf. 11) Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
O God, with your judgment endow the king,
and with your justice, the king’s son;
He shall govern your people with justice
and your afflicted ones with judgment.
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Justice shall flower in his days,
and profound peace, till the moon be no more.
May he rule from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts;
the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute.
All kings shall pay him homage,
all nations shall serve him.
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out,
and the afflicted when he has no one to help him.
He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor;
the lives of the poor he shall save.
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Saturday Q&A #17
December 29, 2012
Revised Roman Missal Q & A #17: What are the particular changes in the text (Part 3: Penitential Act Form B)?
The Penitential Act has 3 forms. The text of Form A (the Confiteor or "I Confess") and Form B have both changed. Below is a comparison of the changes in text of Form B. The changes are in bold letters.
PENITENTIAL ACT (FORM B)
Revised Roman Missal Q & A #17: What are the particular changes in the text (Part 3: Penitential Act Form B)?
The Penitential Act has 3 forms. The text of Form A (the Confiteor or "I Confess") and Form B have both changed. Below is a comparison of the changes in text of Form B. The changes are in bold letters.
PENITENTIAL ACT (FORM B)
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Old Translation
Priest: Lord, we have sinned against you: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Lord, show us your mercy and love. People: And grant us your salvation. |
New Translation
Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. People: For we have sinned against you. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation. |
A musical setting of this new text is also available in the Gaudium Mass Songbook and CD. For more information on where to secure a copy, please visit http://www.praysingministry.com/distribution-centers.html.
Read more about the changes in the parts of the assembly by downloading the pdf file at this link:
http://www.rcan.org/images/worship/assembly.pdf.
Friday Inspiration #17
December 28, 2012
Our Friday Inspiration is the mini movie "Christmas in 50 Words" by Igniter Media. The poem is by Dana Livesay. The musical track "Solace" is created by Brian Wurzell and TJ Hill.
This captures the beauty of the events surrounding the Nativity through poem, all the while reminding us what Mary learned so many years ago.
If you were to recount the words that describe what Christmas is for you, what would they be? How would you describe Christmas to someone who truly understands you? Can you speak to the Lord in prayer about this?
Many thanks to IgniterMedia.com for the video!
Our Friday Inspiration is the mini movie "Christmas in 50 Words" by Igniter Media. The poem is by Dana Livesay. The musical track "Solace" is created by Brian Wurzell and TJ Hill.
This captures the beauty of the events surrounding the Nativity through poem, all the while reminding us what Mary learned so many years ago.
If you were to recount the words that describe what Christmas is for you, what would they be? How would you describe Christmas to someone who truly understands you? Can you speak to the Lord in prayer about this?
Many thanks to IgniterMedia.com for the video!
Thursday Music #17
December 27, 2012
Our featured music this Thursday is "Munting Sanggol" by Ryan Cayabyab and performed by Ateneo Chamber Singers.
Before the birth of the Christ child, Mary and Joseph did not find any room in the inns and homes that they sought shelter from. And this refusal led to Jesus being born in a lowly manger, a sign for the world to see of the quality of his kingship on earth.
Like the innkeepers in Mary and Joseph's time, we also hold the power to decide if there is room for Jesus in our hearts. Is there room for Christ in your heart this season or is he being crowded by the many other treasures that make a home in your heart? Do you want to speak to Jesus about this in prayer?
Many thanks to tank25 for the video!
Our featured music this Thursday is "Munting Sanggol" by Ryan Cayabyab and performed by Ateneo Chamber Singers.
Before the birth of the Christ child, Mary and Joseph did not find any room in the inns and homes that they sought shelter from. And this refusal led to Jesus being born in a lowly manger, a sign for the world to see of the quality of his kingship on earth.
Like the innkeepers in Mary and Joseph's time, we also hold the power to decide if there is room for Jesus in our hearts. Is there room for Christ in your heart this season or is he being crowded by the many other treasures that make a home in your heart? Do you want to speak to Jesus about this in prayer?
Many thanks to tank25 for the video!
Wednesday Website #17
December 26, 2012
Our featured website for today is Word and Life Publications (http://www.wordandlife.org/).
Word & Life Publications is an apostolic activity of the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco in the Philippines.
Its field of action is the Ministry of the Word, particularly Evangelization and Catechesis, both formal and informal.
This apostolate is carried out through all the means of Social Communication, especially print media, in response to the needs of the local Church, in coordination with the national and local hierarchy, and with the cooperation of committed Catholic individuals and organizations.
Its publications are characterized by their being rooted in the word of God, and Christ-centered; their faithfulness to the teaching of the Church; and their special emphasis on Philippine culture, values and situations, as well as the condition, needs, and aspirations of the young.
The specific mission of Word & Life Publications is the preparation, publication, and dissemination of periodicals, books and audio-visuals and any other formation program that can be reproduced or broadcast through the various means of social communication which are and will be made available by Information technology.
These programs will be used for the Christian formation of the people of God in general, and especially of the youth, in faithfulness to the original charism of the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco.
Their website offers samples of the materials they offer, such as Sunday Readings and Reflections, Featured Saints (in comics form), articles, Liturgical Situationer, Catechism, among others.
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Our featured website for today is Word and Life Publications (http://www.wordandlife.org/).
Word & Life Publications is an apostolic activity of the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco in the Philippines.
Its field of action is the Ministry of the Word, particularly Evangelization and Catechesis, both formal and informal.
This apostolate is carried out through all the means of Social Communication, especially print media, in response to the needs of the local Church, in coordination with the national and local hierarchy, and with the cooperation of committed Catholic individuals and organizations.
Its publications are characterized by their being rooted in the word of God, and Christ-centered; their faithfulness to the teaching of the Church; and their special emphasis on Philippine culture, values and situations, as well as the condition, needs, and aspirations of the young.
The specific mission of Word & Life Publications is the preparation, publication, and dissemination of periodicals, books and audio-visuals and any other formation program that can be reproduced or broadcast through the various means of social communication which are and will be made available by Information technology.
These programs will be used for the Christian formation of the people of God in general, and especially of the youth, in faithfulness to the original charism of the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco.
Their website offers samples of the materials they offer, such as Sunday Readings and Reflections, Featured Saints (in comics form), articles, Liturgical Situationer, Catechism, among others.
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For more information, please visit www.praysingministry.com. If you want to get daily updates on new songs or prayer materials from PraySing Ministry, please LIKE us on www.facebook.com/praysingministry or follow us on Twitter!
Tuesday PraySing #16
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas!
Today is the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. On this day, the Gloria is sung in all Catholic masses. This Tuesday PraySing Ministry celebrates this special day by sharing the Glory to God (tutorial video) composed and arranged for the New Roman Missal by Tinnah dela Rosa.
"The Gloria is an ancient hymn in which the Church, assembled in the Holy Spirit, praises and entreats the Father and the Lamb. It is sung by the congregation, or by the congregation alternately with the choir, or by the choir alone. If not sung, it is to be recited either by all together or in alternation. The Gloria is sung or said on Sundays outside Advent and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and in special, more solemn celebrations." General Instruction on the Roman Missal #31
You may download the higher resolution pdf file here. A blessed Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas!
Today is the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. On this day, the Gloria is sung in all Catholic masses. This Tuesday PraySing Ministry celebrates this special day by sharing the Glory to God (tutorial video) composed and arranged for the New Roman Missal by Tinnah dela Rosa.
"The Gloria is an ancient hymn in which the Church, assembled in the Holy Spirit, praises and entreats the Father and the Lamb. It is sung by the congregation, or by the congregation alternately with the choir, or by the choir alone. If not sung, it is to be recited either by all together or in alternation. The Gloria is sung or said on Sundays outside Advent and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and in special, more solemn celebrations." General Instruction on the Roman Missal #31
You may download the higher resolution pdf file here. A blessed Christmas to you and your family!
Monday Prayer #16
December 24, 2012
As we approach the day commemorating the birth of the Christ child, we wish to share with you the video "O Magnum Mysterium" by Morten Lauridsen.
Although the text of the song is in Latin, we hope that the music leads you to ponder on the meaning of this great mystery - the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ and his coming among us, to relate to us in all our humanity, except sin.
We pray that you may have a meaningful celebration of Christmas with your family and loved ones. A happy CHRISTmas to all!
As we approach the day commemorating the birth of the Christ child, we wish to share with you the video "O Magnum Mysterium" by Morten Lauridsen.
Although the text of the song is in Latin, we hope that the music leads you to ponder on the meaning of this great mystery - the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ and his coming among us, to relate to us in all our humanity, except sin.
We pray that you may have a meaningful celebration of Christmas with your family and loved ones. A happy CHRISTmas to all!
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Latin text
O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum jacentem in praesepio. O beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Jesum Christum. Alleluia! |
English translation
O great mystery and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord lying in a manger! O blessed is the Virgin, whose womb was worthy to bear Christ the Lord. Alleluia! |
Sunday Psalm #16
December 23, 2012
Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Option 1)
Responsorial Psalm for the Feast of the Holy Family (C)
(December 30, 2012)
The psalm setting for next Sunday is an original composition by Tinnah M. dela Rosa for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for next Sunday (December 30, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5.
R. (cf. 1) Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD,
who walks in his ways!
For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork;
blessed shall you be, and favored.
R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
in the recesses of your home;
your children like olive plants
around your table.
R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
Behold, thus is the man blessed
who fears the LORD.
The LORD bless you from Zion:
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life.
R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
Saturday Q&A #16
December 22, 2012
Revised Roman Missal Q & A #16: What are the particular changes in the text (Part 2: Penitential Act Form A)?
THE CONFITEOR OR I CONFESS (Penitential Act Form A)
Revised Roman Missal Q & A #16: What are the particular changes in the text (Part 2: Penitential Act Form A)?
THE CONFITEOR OR I CONFESS (Penitential Act Form A)
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Old Translation
I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, [All strike their breast] in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord, our God. |
New Translation: Changes in bold
I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, [All strike their breast] through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. |
The most obvious change in the new translation of the Confiteor is the restoration in English of the Latin triple declaration of culpability for one’s sins, accompanied in the new rubrics by restoring the physical action of striking one’s breast three times with the right hand -- mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa, “through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.”
Learn more about the changes in this part of that mass by viewing this video featuring Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM.
* For more videos and articles on the changes in the Liturgy, please visit our Teaching Resources page.
Learn more about the changes in this part of that mass by viewing this video featuring Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM.
* For more videos and articles on the changes in the Liturgy, please visit our Teaching Resources page.
Friday Inspiration #16
December 21, 2012
Our Friday Inspiration is the video "We Are Here" by Igniter Media.
How often do you find yourself busy with activities, shopping, celebrations, parties, and caroling during the season of Advent and Christmas? This call to worship video reminds us that amidst the usual holiday traditions and madness, we must slow down and reflect upon the wonderful gift of Christ's birth. He is the real reason why we celebrate this season.
May your last few days of waiting for the Christ child be imbued by a greater sense of why we are here this Christmas. It is Christ!
Many thanks to IgniterMedia.com for the video!
Our Friday Inspiration is the video "We Are Here" by Igniter Media.
How often do you find yourself busy with activities, shopping, celebrations, parties, and caroling during the season of Advent and Christmas? This call to worship video reminds us that amidst the usual holiday traditions and madness, we must slow down and reflect upon the wonderful gift of Christ's birth. He is the real reason why we celebrate this season.
May your last few days of waiting for the Christ child be imbued by a greater sense of why we are here this Christmas. It is Christ!
Many thanks to IgniterMedia.com for the video!
Thursday Music #16
December 20, 2012
Our Thursday Music selection is "Winter Snow" performed by Audrey Assad and Chris Tomlin.
Our Christmas preparations seem to be busier and busier, leaving little room for stillness or even quiet reflection. As you prepare for Christmas and the coming of the Christ child, take a moment to pause and reflect on the words of this song:
"Your voice wasn't in a bush burning
No, Your voice wasn't in a rushing wind
It was still, it was small, it was hidden
Oh, You came like a winter snow
Quiet and soft and slow
Falling from the sky in the night
To the earth below"
How is Christ coming to you this Christmas? Will he come to you in a bush burning, in a rushing wind, or in something still, small, and hidden? May you recognize the Lord's presence in whatever form he chooses to come into your life this Christmas season.
Many thanks to Eric Rutgrink for the video!
Our Thursday Music selection is "Winter Snow" performed by Audrey Assad and Chris Tomlin.
Our Christmas preparations seem to be busier and busier, leaving little room for stillness or even quiet reflection. As you prepare for Christmas and the coming of the Christ child, take a moment to pause and reflect on the words of this song:
"Your voice wasn't in a bush burning
No, Your voice wasn't in a rushing wind
It was still, it was small, it was hidden
Oh, You came like a winter snow
Quiet and soft and slow
Falling from the sky in the night
To the earth below"
How is Christ coming to you this Christmas? Will he come to you in a bush burning, in a rushing wind, or in something still, small, and hidden? May you recognize the Lord's presence in whatever form he chooses to come into your life this Christmas season.
Many thanks to Eric Rutgrink for the video!
Wednesday Website #16
December 19, 2012
PraySing Ministry's featured website for today is Good Ground Press (http://www.goodgroundpress.com/).
Good Ground Press publishes gospel-centered Catholic resources to draw people into reflecting together, opening their faith lives to nourish one another, and sustaining one another in their commitments to the gospel work of mercy and justice.
The site features free resources which includes online retreats, social justice resources, prayers of the day, weekly Gospel reflections and others.
May Good Ground Press truly help you grow in your prayer life.
PraySing Ministry's featured website for today is Good Ground Press (http://www.goodgroundpress.com/).
Good Ground Press publishes gospel-centered Catholic resources to draw people into reflecting together, opening their faith lives to nourish one another, and sustaining one another in their commitments to the gospel work of mercy and justice.
The site features free resources which includes online retreats, social justice resources, prayers of the day, weekly Gospel reflections and others.
May Good Ground Press truly help you grow in your prayer life.
Tuesday PraySing #15
December 18, 2012
Our PraySing Ministry material today is 'We proclaim your Death." This is one of the three memorial acclamations for the New Roman Missal written by Tinnah dela Rosa. This song uses a joyful and lively tune especially composed for the Revised Roman Missal.
The full implementation of this Revised Roman Missal has been in effect in U.S. Catholic Churches since Advent 2011. While many Catholic Churches in the Philippines have already begun the gradual implementation of the new Roman Missal text, its full implementation in certain Philippine dioceses will take effect this Advent 2012. Among the songs that have changed in the mass are the Memorial Acclamations.
Below are the new texts of the new Memorial Acclamations:
A — We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
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B — When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.
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C — Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.
Our PraySing Ministry material today is 'We proclaim your Death." This is one of the three memorial acclamations for the New Roman Missal written by Tinnah dela Rosa. This song uses a joyful and lively tune especially composed for the Revised Roman Missal.
The full implementation of this Revised Roman Missal has been in effect in U.S. Catholic Churches since Advent 2011. While many Catholic Churches in the Philippines have already begun the gradual implementation of the new Roman Missal text, its full implementation in certain Philippine dioceses will take effect this Advent 2012. Among the songs that have changed in the mass are the Memorial Acclamations.
Below are the new texts of the new Memorial Acclamations:
A — We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
or
B — When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.
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C — Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.
Monday Prayer #15
December 17, 2012
Our Monday Prayer post is "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," a song performed by Casting Crowns from lyrics written in 1867 by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
The horrific violence that led to the death of 26 people (20 of whom were very young children) last December 14 at an elementary school in Connecticut, USA left many people around the world bewildered, sad and in pain. With Christmas fast approaching, one wonders how peace on earth can become a reality when such violence against the innocent occurs. One wonders, is peace even possible or simply a lofty and unreachable dream? How can we reconcile what this violent event means when it seems to go against the very hope and peace that this season of Christmas supposedly embraces and embodies?
As we grapple with the many questions that fill our minds and hearts, PraySing Ministry offers this simple song as a way to express our solidarity with all those who have lost someone due to violence, most especially the survivors and family members of those who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook shooting.
Let us join them in prayer, that in spite of their deep sorrow and grief, they may somehow find the hope that the Christ child brings at Christmas time. Let us pray that God's kingdom of hope, peace, justice and love may truly fill each one's hearts.
Many thanks to Kanal tilhorende 7magnusson8 for the video!
Our Monday Prayer post is "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," a song performed by Casting Crowns from lyrics written in 1867 by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
The horrific violence that led to the death of 26 people (20 of whom were very young children) last December 14 at an elementary school in Connecticut, USA left many people around the world bewildered, sad and in pain. With Christmas fast approaching, one wonders how peace on earth can become a reality when such violence against the innocent occurs. One wonders, is peace even possible or simply a lofty and unreachable dream? How can we reconcile what this violent event means when it seems to go against the very hope and peace that this season of Christmas supposedly embraces and embodies?
As we grapple with the many questions that fill our minds and hearts, PraySing Ministry offers this simple song as a way to express our solidarity with all those who have lost someone due to violence, most especially the survivors and family members of those who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook shooting.
Let us join them in prayer, that in spite of their deep sorrow and grief, they may somehow find the hope that the Christ child brings at Christmas time. Let us pray that God's kingdom of hope, peace, justice and love may truly fill each one's hearts.
Many thanks to Kanal tilhorende 7magnusson8 for the video!
Sunday Psalm #15
December 16, 2012
Lord, make us turn to you
Responsorial Psalm for the 4th Sunday of Advent (C)
(December 23, 2012)
The psalm setting for next Sunday is an original composition by Tinnah M. dela Rosa for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for next Sunday (December 23, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19.
R. (4) Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
O shepherd of Israel, hearken,
from your throne upon the cherubim, shine forth.
Rouse your power,
and come to save us.
R. Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
Once again, O LORD of hosts,
look down from heaven, and see;
take care of this vine,
and protect what your right hand has planted
the son of man whom you yourself made strong.
R. Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
May your help be with the man of your right hand,
with the son of man whom you yourself made strong.
Then we will no more withdraw from you;
give us new life, and we will call upon your name.
R. Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
Lord, make us turn to you
Responsorial Psalm for the 4th Sunday of Advent (C)
(December 23, 2012)
The psalm setting for next Sunday is an original composition by Tinnah M. dela Rosa for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for next Sunday (December 23, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19.
R. (4) Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
O shepherd of Israel, hearken,
from your throne upon the cherubim, shine forth.
Rouse your power,
and come to save us.
R. Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
Once again, O LORD of hosts,
look down from heaven, and see;
take care of this vine,
and protect what your right hand has planted
the son of man whom you yourself made strong.
R. Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
May your help be with the man of your right hand,
with the son of man whom you yourself made strong.
Then we will no more withdraw from you;
give us new life, and we will call upon your name.
R. Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
Saturday Q&A #15
December 15, 2012
What is Advent?
A simple answer to this question is offered in the video below by Xt3dotcom.
Advent is a time to stop and wait for the Christ child to come. Just as Mary waited for Jesus to come into the world as a baby, so too, must we await his arrival. Is your heart ready for his coming this Christmas? Speak to God about the ways in which you can prepare your heart and mind for Christmas.
What is Advent?
A simple answer to this question is offered in the video below by Xt3dotcom.
Advent is a time to stop and wait for the Christ child to come. Just as Mary waited for Jesus to come into the world as a baby, so too, must we await his arrival. Is your heart ready for his coming this Christmas? Speak to God about the ways in which you can prepare your heart and mind for Christmas.
Friday Inspiration #15
December 14, 2012
Our Friday Inspiration is the video "The Paradox of Christmas" by Igniter Media.
A long time ago, one silent night loudly proclaimed God's love for us. God offered what He had so that we might receive what we need.
Take a moment to reflect on your own life. What aspect of yourself do you wish to share this Christmas in order that others may receive what they need? Speak to the Lord about this in prayer. Ask the Lord for the gift of awareness and spirit of generosity to fill your heart.
Many thanks to IgniterMedia.com for the video!
Our Friday Inspiration is the video "The Paradox of Christmas" by Igniter Media.
A long time ago, one silent night loudly proclaimed God's love for us. God offered what He had so that we might receive what we need.
Take a moment to reflect on your own life. What aspect of yourself do you wish to share this Christmas in order that others may receive what they need? Speak to the Lord about this in prayer. Ask the Lord for the gift of awareness and spirit of generosity to fill your heart.
Many thanks to IgniterMedia.com for the video!
Thursday Music #15
December 13, 2012
Our music selection today is the Christmas hymn is 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel,' performed on piano and cello by the Piano Guys.
This song is based on many of the themes in Isaiah (7:14; 11:1; 22:22, etc). It reveals an ache, a longing, an anticipation for the Lord to bring peace and make things right in the world. Emmanuel is a comforting assurance that “God with us” or “God among us.”
In this season of waiting and longing, let us prepare our hearts for the Christ child's coming. How are you preparing your heart and your home for His coming on earth? Speak to God about this in prayer.
Many thanks to ThePianoGuys for the video!
Our music selection today is the Christmas hymn is 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel,' performed on piano and cello by the Piano Guys.
This song is based on many of the themes in Isaiah (7:14; 11:1; 22:22, etc). It reveals an ache, a longing, an anticipation for the Lord to bring peace and make things right in the world. Emmanuel is a comforting assurance that “God with us” or “God among us.”
In this season of waiting and longing, let us prepare our hearts for the Christ child's coming. How are you preparing your heart and your home for His coming on earth? Speak to God about this in prayer.
Many thanks to ThePianoGuys for the video!
Wednesday Website #15
December 12, 2012
Today's featured website is The Liturgy Archive (http://www.liturgies.net).
This site is an attempt to gather into one place various liturgies, prayers, sermons, and anything else that a Christian may find useful for prayer, contemplation, and edification. It gathers different liturgies that might be helpful for those who are Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, and others. It also features daily devotionals, prayers, bibles and references of different types, prayers on feast days of the saints, and other readings.
May this website be a good resource for your liturgy preparation and prayer.
Today's featured website is The Liturgy Archive (http://www.liturgies.net).
This site is an attempt to gather into one place various liturgies, prayers, sermons, and anything else that a Christian may find useful for prayer, contemplation, and edification. It gathers different liturgies that might be helpful for those who are Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, and others. It also features daily devotionals, prayers, bibles and references of different types, prayers on feast days of the saints, and other readings.
May this website be a good resource for your liturgy preparation and prayer.
Tuesday PraySing #14
December 11, 2012
This Tuesday PraySing Ministry is sharing the music sheet 'Save us, Savior of the world', the last of the three memorial acclamations for the New Roman Missal written by Tinnah dela Rosa. This song uses a joyful and lively tune especially composed for the Revised Roman Missal. 'Save us, Savior of the world' is among the 29 songs in the Gaudium Mass CD and the 43 pieces in the songbook.
The full implementation of this Revised Roman Missal has been in effect in U.S. Catholic Churches since Advent 2011. While many Catholic Churches in the Philippines have already begun the gradual implementation of the new Roman Missal text, its full implementation in certain Philippine dioceses just began this Advent 2012. Among the songs that have changed in the mass are the Memorial Acclamations.
Below are the new texts of the new Memorial Acclamations (changes in bold fonts):
A — We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
or
B — When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.
or
C — Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free
Download the higher resolution pdf file here. The full version with choir parts and chords can be found in the Gaudium Mass songbook and CD which are available at these places.
To read more about the changes in the Memorial Acclamations, please go to ocp.org's document on the Mystery of Faith.
May you have a memorable Tuesday!
This Tuesday PraySing Ministry is sharing the music sheet 'Save us, Savior of the world', the last of the three memorial acclamations for the New Roman Missal written by Tinnah dela Rosa. This song uses a joyful and lively tune especially composed for the Revised Roman Missal. 'Save us, Savior of the world' is among the 29 songs in the Gaudium Mass CD and the 43 pieces in the songbook.
The full implementation of this Revised Roman Missal has been in effect in U.S. Catholic Churches since Advent 2011. While many Catholic Churches in the Philippines have already begun the gradual implementation of the new Roman Missal text, its full implementation in certain Philippine dioceses just began this Advent 2012. Among the songs that have changed in the mass are the Memorial Acclamations.
Below are the new texts of the new Memorial Acclamations (changes in bold fonts):
A — We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
or
B — When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.
or
C — Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free
Download the higher resolution pdf file here. The full version with choir parts and chords can be found in the Gaudium Mass songbook and CD which are available at these places.
To read more about the changes in the Memorial Acclamations, please go to ocp.org's document on the Mystery of Faith.
May you have a memorable Tuesday!
Monday Prayer #14
December 10, 2012
As the world celebrates Human Rights Day 2012, PraySing Ministry prays in a special way for and with all the people of Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, especially the 120 residents who have walked 350 kilometers in the past 16 days from their province in Aurora to Malacanang to stand up for their land, their livelihood, and the future their children deserve.
These residents are comprised of fisherfolk, farmers, and indigenous peoples who started marching on November 24 until today, December 10, to protest the Aurora Pacific Economize Zone and Freeport Authority. APECO is a 12-thousand hectare special economic zone that covers 5 barangays.
Father, you have given all peoples one common origin.
It is your will that they be gathered together
as one family in yourself.
Fill the hearts of mankind with the fire of your love
and with the desire to ensure justice for all.
By sharing the good things you give us,
may we secure an equality for all
our brothers and sisters throughout the world.
May there be an end to division, strife and war.
May there be a dawning of a truly human society
built on love and peace.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord.
Amen.
Let us join the rest of the world in praying that God's Kingdom may truly come on earth as in heaven.
Sunday Psalm #14
December 9, 2012
Cry out with joy and gladness
Responsorial Psalm for the 3rd Sunday of Advent (C)
(December 16, 2012)
The psalm setting for next Sunday is an original composition by Tinnah M. dela Rosa for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for next Sunday (December 16, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6. R. (6) Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
God indeed is my savior;
I am confident and unafraid.
My strength and my courage is the LORD,
and he has been my savior.
With joy you will draw water
at the fountain of salvation.
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name;
among the nations make known his deeds,
proclaim how exalted is his name.
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement;
let this be known throughout all the earth.
Shout with exultation, O city of Zion,
for great in your midst
is the Holy One of Israel!
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Cry out with joy and gladness
Responsorial Psalm for the 3rd Sunday of Advent (C)
(December 16, 2012)
The psalm setting for next Sunday is an original composition by Tinnah M. dela Rosa for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for next Sunday (December 16, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6. R. (6) Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
God indeed is my savior;
I am confident and unafraid.
My strength and my courage is the LORD,
and he has been my savior.
With joy you will draw water
at the fountain of salvation.
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name;
among the nations make known his deeds,
proclaim how exalted is his name.
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement;
let this be known throughout all the earth.
Shout with exultation, O city of Zion,
for great in your midst
is the Holy One of Israel!
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Saturday Q & A #14
December 8, 2012
What is the Immaculate Conception?
Today, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Many prayers and songs have been written about Mary, the mother of our Lord, and yet many Christians continue to ask what is meant by the Immaculate Conception.
What is the Immaculate Conception?
Today, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Many prayers and songs have been written about Mary, the mother of our Lord, and yet many Christians continue to ask what is meant by the Immaculate Conception.
Below is an excerpt from the Catechism of the Catholic Church explaining this:
490 To become the mother of the Saviour, Mary "was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role." The angel Gabriel at the moment of the annunciation salutes her as "full of grace". In fact, in order for Mary to be able to give the free assent of her faith to the announcement of her vocation, it was necessary that she be wholly borne by God's grace.
491 Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, "full of grace" through God, was redeemed from the moment of her conception. That is what the dogma of the Immaculate Conception confesses, as Pope Pius IX proclaimed in 1854:
The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin.
492 The "splendour of an entirely unique holiness" by which Mary is "enriched from the first instant of her conception" comes wholly from Christ: she is "redeemed, in a more exalted fashion, by reason of the merits of her Son". The Father blessed Mary more than any other created person "in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places" and chose her "in Christ before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless before him in love".
493 The Fathers of the Eastern tradition call the Mother of God "the All-Holy" (Panagia), and celebrate her as "free from any stain of sin, as though fashioned by the Holy Spirit and formed as a new creature". By the grace of God Mary remained free of every personal sin her whole life long.
"Let it be done to me according to your word. . ."
494 At the announcement that she would give birth to "the Son of the Most High" without knowing man, by the power of the Holy Spirit, Mary responded with the obedience of faith, certain that "with God nothing will be impossible": "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be [done] to me according to your word." Thus, giving her consent to God's word, Mary becomes the mother of Jesus. Espousing the divine will for salvation wholeheartedly, without a single sin to restrain her, she gave herself entirely to the person and to the work of her Son; she did so in order to serve the mystery of redemption with him and dependent on him, by God's grace:
As St. Irenaeus says, "Being obedient she became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race." Hence not a few of the early Fathers gladly assert. . .: "The knot of Eve's disobedience was untied by Mary's obedience: what the virgin Eve bound through her disbelief, Mary loosened by her faith." Comparing her with Eve, they call Mary "the Mother of the living" and frequently claim: "Death through Eve, life through Mary."
Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 490-494
Below is a performance of Ave Maria by Franz Schubert played on glass harp by Robert Tiso that you can play as you try to understand the meaning of the Immaculate Conception. We hope you enjoy the music!
Many thanks to roberttiso for the video!
Many thanks to roberttiso for the video!
Friday Inspiration #14
December 7, 2012
Our Friday Inspiration is the video "A Social Network Christmas" by Igniter Media.
This video is an artistic take on how the story of the nativity might have read had a social network existed at the time of Christ's birth. Follow this historical period as it unfolds as a digital narrative. This vignette is great for highlighting the truths and circumstances of our Savior's birth in a fresh, unique way.
If you were to continue this video by writing your own status, what would you put? How are you and Jesus? Imagine that Jesus is in front of you, ready and willing to chat with you. What would you say to Him? How does Jesus respond to you? Spend a few moments praying about this in your heart.
May you have an inspiring Friday!
Many thanks to IgniterMedia.com for the video!
Our Friday Inspiration is the video "A Social Network Christmas" by Igniter Media.
This video is an artistic take on how the story of the nativity might have read had a social network existed at the time of Christ's birth. Follow this historical period as it unfolds as a digital narrative. This vignette is great for highlighting the truths and circumstances of our Savior's birth in a fresh, unique way.
If you were to continue this video by writing your own status, what would you put? How are you and Jesus? Imagine that Jesus is in front of you, ready and willing to chat with you. What would you say to Him? How does Jesus respond to you? Spend a few moments praying about this in your heart.
May you have an inspiring Friday!
Many thanks to IgniterMedia.com for the video!
Thursday Music #14
December 6, 2012
In response to our PraySing Ministry subscriber requests, we will depart from our usual sharing of music for prayer to post an original responsorial psalm composition for the upcoming Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8. The psalm setting "Sing to the Lord a new song" is an original composition by Alejandro D. Consolacion II for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for December 8, 2012 via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
R. (1) Sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvelous deeds.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
R. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
The LORD has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of Israel.
R. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
R. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
In response to our PraySing Ministry subscriber requests, we will depart from our usual sharing of music for prayer to post an original responsorial psalm composition for the upcoming Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8. The psalm setting "Sing to the Lord a new song" is an original composition by Alejandro D. Consolacion II for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for December 8, 2012 via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
R. (1) Sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvelous deeds.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
R. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
The LORD has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of Israel.
R. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
R. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
Wednesday Website #14
December 5, 2012
The featured website for today is Liturgyplanning.com. (http://www.liturgyplanning.com/)
Liturgyplanning.com has emerged from an appreciation of our Catholic tradition of magnificent ritual, symbol and sacramentality, which for many has been long forgotten, and for some, never experienced.
This website recognises that for so many involved in ministry today, there are increasing pressures and demands that limit their time and energy for preparing liturgies, prayer and worship. At the same time, many are searching for resources to inspire creativity and offer practical help in the preparation and celebration of liturgy. There seems to be a great hunger in people for meaningful worship and prayer; for good liturgies that give life and nourish a sense of the Sacred.
Have a blessed Wednesday!
The featured website for today is Liturgyplanning.com. (http://www.liturgyplanning.com/)
Liturgyplanning.com has emerged from an appreciation of our Catholic tradition of magnificent ritual, symbol and sacramentality, which for many has been long forgotten, and for some, never experienced.
This website recognises that for so many involved in ministry today, there are increasing pressures and demands that limit their time and energy for preparing liturgies, prayer and worship. At the same time, many are searching for resources to inspire creativity and offer practical help in the preparation and celebration of liturgy. There seems to be a great hunger in people for meaningful worship and prayer; for good liturgies that give life and nourish a sense of the Sacred.
Have a blessed Wednesday!
Tuesday PraySing #13
December 4, 2012
Our featured material from PraySing Ministry is the Responsorial Psalm, "The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us" (Psalm 126). This song selection from the Gaudium Mass composed and arranged by Tinnah dela Rosa also happens to be the Responsorial Psalm for this coming Sunday (the 2nd Sunday of Advent Year C). The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us is one of the 43 pieces in the Songbook and 29 tracks in the CD. Click on the picture or this link to download the pdf file with higher resolution.
What great things has the Lord done for you lately? Have you taken time to express your gratitude to God for these things or experiences you have received? Take a moment in silent prayer to thank the Lord for the great things God has done for you.
Go to http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120912.cfm to view the readings for next Sunday (December 9, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
Our featured material from PraySing Ministry is the Responsorial Psalm, "The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us" (Psalm 126). This song selection from the Gaudium Mass composed and arranged by Tinnah dela Rosa also happens to be the Responsorial Psalm for this coming Sunday (the 2nd Sunday of Advent Year C). The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us is one of the 43 pieces in the Songbook and 29 tracks in the CD. Click on the picture or this link to download the pdf file with higher resolution.
What great things has the Lord done for you lately? Have you taken time to express your gratitude to God for these things or experiences you have received? Take a moment in silent prayer to thank the Lord for the great things God has done for you.
Go to http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120912.cfm to view the readings for next Sunday (December 9, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
Monday Prayer #13
December 3, 2012
Our featured prayer this Monday is the music video of the song by Steven Curtis Chapman, "Be Still and Know."
When we are in the period of waiting, there are many things - both certain and uncertain - that bring various anxieties and worries to the fore. But as we await the coming of the baby Jesus in our midst this Advent, Psalm 46 comforts us with the words, "Be still" and ""know that He is God."
What are the things, persons, events, circumstances in your life that make you worry or anxious? Are you able to find stillness in the midst of your anxiety or chaos? Are you able to entrust to the Lord your worries? Can you speak to the Lord about them honestly in prayer? Ask God to remind you that He is Lord over all, including these things, persons, events and circumstances that trouble your heart.
Many thanks to brotherear1944 for the video!
Our featured prayer this Monday is the music video of the song by Steven Curtis Chapman, "Be Still and Know."
When we are in the period of waiting, there are many things - both certain and uncertain - that bring various anxieties and worries to the fore. But as we await the coming of the baby Jesus in our midst this Advent, Psalm 46 comforts us with the words, "Be still" and ""know that He is God."
What are the things, persons, events, circumstances in your life that make you worry or anxious? Are you able to find stillness in the midst of your anxiety or chaos? Are you able to entrust to the Lord your worries? Can you speak to the Lord about them honestly in prayer? Ask God to remind you that He is Lord over all, including these things, persons, events and circumstances that trouble your heart.
Many thanks to brotherear1944 for the video!
Sunday Psalm #13
December 2, 2012
The Lord has done great things
Responsorial Psalm for the 2nd Sunday of Advent (C)
(December 9, 2012)
The psalm setting for next Sunday is an original composition by Alejandro D. Consolacion II for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for next Sunday (December 9, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6.
R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.
When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
we were like men dreaming.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Then they said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those who sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
The Lord has done great things
Responsorial Psalm for the 2nd Sunday of Advent (C)
(December 9, 2012)
The psalm setting for next Sunday is an original composition by Alejandro D. Consolacion II for PraySing Ministry.
Please download the music sheet with a higher resolution here or click on the picture to download the high resolution pdf file.
Click here to view the readings for next Sunday (December 9, 2012) via the US Conference for Catholic Bishops website.
For more music on the liturgy, please contact us.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6.
R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.
When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
we were like men dreaming.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Then they said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those who sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Saturday Q & A #13
December 1, 2012
Revised Roman Missal Q & A #13: What are the particular changes in the text (Part 1: The Greeting)?
THE GREETING
Beginning this First Sunday of Advent 2012, the full implementation of the Revised Roman Missal will be in effect in the several dioceses in the Philippines. It has been in effect in the United States since Advent 2011. One of the first changes that will be most noticeable to those going to Philippine Catholic Churches is that of the greeting or the opening dialogue.
The opening dialogue has particular significance because it reminds the congregation of the presence of the Lord and the mystery of the gathered church (cf. GIRM, 28). The dialogues of the liturgy are fundamental because they “are not simply outward signs of communal celebration but foster and bring about communion between priest and people” (GIRM, 34).
The new translation changes the congregational response from “And also with you.” to “And with your Spirit.” This change is significant because it reminds the faithful that they are responding not to the person of the priest, but rather to the office of the priesthood, through which the priest has received the Spirit of God. It helps the congregation to focus beyond the person of the priest and to remind all that it is towards God that we all are directed, empowered by the Spirit.
Sources:
Michael Liberatore, Gaudium Mass, 2012
The New English Translation of the Roman Missal: A Catechetical Primer by Anscar Chupungco, OSB, 2011
General Instruction of the Roman Missal. 2002
* For more videos and articles on the changes in the Liturgy, please visit our Teaching Resources page.
Revised Roman Missal Q & A #13: What are the particular changes in the text (Part 1: The Greeting)?
THE GREETING
Beginning this First Sunday of Advent 2012, the full implementation of the Revised Roman Missal will be in effect in the several dioceses in the Philippines. It has been in effect in the United States since Advent 2011. One of the first changes that will be most noticeable to those going to Philippine Catholic Churches is that of the greeting or the opening dialogue.
The opening dialogue has particular significance because it reminds the congregation of the presence of the Lord and the mystery of the gathered church (cf. GIRM, 28). The dialogues of the liturgy are fundamental because they “are not simply outward signs of communal celebration but foster and bring about communion between priest and people” (GIRM, 34).
The new translation changes the congregational response from “And also with you.” to “And with your Spirit.” This change is significant because it reminds the faithful that they are responding not to the person of the priest, but rather to the office of the priesthood, through which the priest has received the Spirit of God. It helps the congregation to focus beyond the person of the priest and to remind all that it is towards God that we all are directed, empowered by the Spirit.
Sources:
Michael Liberatore, Gaudium Mass, 2012
The New English Translation of the Roman Missal: A Catechetical Primer by Anscar Chupungco, OSB, 2011
General Instruction of the Roman Missal. 2002
* For more videos and articles on the changes in the Liturgy, please visit our Teaching Resources page.
PraySing Ministry was founded in 2011. This online ministry began in September 2012.