The Liturgy Guys The Penitential Act | S6 E17
Feb 4, 2022
This week, the hosts delve into the significance of the Penitential Act in the Mass, exploring its historical roots and its role in fostering unity among congregants. They discuss the essential roles of ministers in enhancing the worship experience and the importance of the sign of the cross in confessional practices. The conversation also touches on the evolution of liturgical gestures and the challenges of navigating the liturgical calendar during overlapping feast days. A thought-provoking journey through liturgical practices awaits!
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Introduce The Mass Briefly And Well
- Use the priest, deacon, or a trained commentator to briefly introduce the Mass of the day.
- Keep remarks concise, well-prepared, and focused on leading people into the mystery rather than social announcements.
Purpose Of Introductory Rites
- The Introductory Rites assemble individuals into a communal body and dispose them for grace.
- The Penitential Act helps the gathered people prepare spiritually to offer and receive the Eucharist.
Pre‑Conciliar Confession At Foot Of Altar
- In the pre-conciliar rite servers recited the confiteor on behalf of the people at the foot of the altar.
- Denis describes how priest and servers exchanged confession and absolution texts in Latin during that older practice.
