general instruction of the roman missal liturgy documentary series i
general instruction of the roman missal liturgy documentary series i
general instruction of the roman missal liturgy documentary series i
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL<br />
Gospel and at <strong>the</strong> end sings or says <strong>the</strong><br />
acclamation: Verbum Domini (The<br />
Gospel <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord), to which all respond:<br />
Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord<br />
Jesus Christ). The priest kisses <strong>the</strong><br />
book, saying quietly: Per evangelica<br />
dicta (May <strong>the</strong> words <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gospel).<br />
135. If no lector is present, <strong>the</strong> priest himself<br />
proclaims all <strong>the</strong> readings and <strong>the</strong><br />
Psalm, standing at <strong>the</strong> ambo. If incense<br />
is used, remaining at <strong>the</strong> ambo he puts<br />
some into <strong>the</strong> thurible, blesses it, and,<br />
bowing pr<strong>of</strong>oundly, says, Munda cor<br />
meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart).<br />
136. The priest, standing at <strong>the</strong> chair or at <strong>the</strong><br />
ambo itself, or, when appropriate, in<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r suitable place, gives <strong>the</strong> Homily.<br />
When <strong>the</strong> Homily is completed, a period<br />
<strong>of</strong> silence may be observed.<br />
137. The Creed is sung or recited by <strong>the</strong><br />
priest toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> people (cf. no.<br />
68) with everyone standing. At <strong>the</strong><br />
words et incarnates est (by <strong>the</strong> power <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit . . . and became man) all<br />
make a pr<strong>of</strong>ound bow; but on <strong>the</strong><br />
Solemnities <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Annunciation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Lord and <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Nativity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord, all<br />
genuflect.<br />
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