Mass
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Dies Irae – Requiem Mass Sequence
November is traditionally the month of the dead. In our private prayers and public liturgy, this is the time when
Domine, non sum dignus…
The Liturgy is a rich tapestry of Scriptural imagery and allusions, woven together by the Church’s venerable ritual tradition in
Institution Narrative
Two of the most obvious and controversial changes in the new translation relate to the consecration of the precious blood.
Sanctus
The Sanctus, which concludes the Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer, comes directly from the Sacred Scriptures. In addition to the
“And With Your Spirit”
One of the most noticeable changes to the new translation of the Roman Missal is the shift from And
Lost in translation?
Traduttore – traditore (the translator is a traitor) runs the Italian play on words, and its own English translation already
Why a New Translation?
Over the next few weeks the Godzdogz team will be giving a series of reflections on the new Mass translation.
A-Z of the Mass: Conclusion
For theologians such as Pope Benedict XVI the mystery of the Eucharist is intimately bound up with the mystery of
A-Z of the Mass: Z – The Eschaton
In the Book of Revelation, the last letter of the Greek alphabet, Omega, is symbolic of the end of the
A-Z of the Mass: Year, Liturgical
Just as the world has the natural cycle of the seasons throughout the year, so the Church also celebrates with
A-Z of the Mass: Exit
Following the Prayer after Communion and the blessing, we come to the dismissal, which is given by the deacon or,
A – Z of the Mass: Wine and Wafer
In understanding the Eucharist, it is important to appreciate the difference between signs and symbols. When we see a road