This is how I believe the Mass should be conducted in the Catholic Church in the light of all the Revelation that God has given His people in the past Century.
INTRODUCTORY RITES
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Entrance Procession:
[After the people have assembled, an opening song or entrance antiphon is sung or recited as the priest and the ministers enter the church and process to the altar
Greeting:.
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. [All together make the sign of the cross.]
All: Amen.
Priest: The Lord is with you.
All: And also with you.
[The priest or another minister may then briefly introduce the Mass of the day, saying something about the readings, the feast, and/or the special occasion being celebrated.]
Penitential Rite:
Priest: As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ's love, let us acknowledge our RIGHTEOUSNESS and ask the Lord TO GIVE US A SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST
or My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate THIS SERVICE, let us call to mind THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD'S GRACE AND THE GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.
[or similar words of introduction, followed by a period of silent reflection.]
All: BLESSED ARE THOSE WHOSE LAWLESS DEEDS ARE FORGIVEN, AND WHOSE SINS ARE COVERED;
BLESSED IS THE MAN TO WHOM THE LORD SHALL NOT IMPUTE SIN. (Romans 4:7-8)
TO HIM WHO LOVED US AND WASHED US FROM OUR SINS IN HIS OWN BLOOD AND HAS MADE US KINGS AND PRIESTS TO HIS GOD AND FATHER, TO HIM BE GLORY AND DOMINION FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN. (Revelations 1:5-6)
Priest: BELOVED, I PRAY THAT YOU MAY PROSPER IN ALL THINGS AND BE IN GOOD HEALTH EVEN AS YOUR SOUL PROSPERS. (1 John 3:2)
Kyrie:
[The following acclamations are sung or recited, either in English or Greek]
Priest: O, GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD OF LORDS. All: FOR HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER
Priest: O, GIVE THANKS TO THE GOD OF GODS. All: FOR HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER
Priest: O, GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD OF LORDS. All: FOR HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER
Gloria:
All: Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you TOOK away the sin of the world: YOUR MERCY ENDURES FOREVER;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father: YOUR ALWAYS HEAR OUR PRAYERS.
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:
Priest: Let us pray.
THE GOD OF GLORY GIVE US A SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST,
THE EYES OF OUR UNDERSTANDING BEING ENLIGHTENED, THAT WE MAY KNOW WHAT IS THE HOPE OF YOUR CALLING, WHAT ARE THE RICHES OF THE GLORY OF YOUR INHERITANCE IN US,
AND WHAT IS THE EXCEEDING GREATNESS OF YOUR POWER TOWARDS US WHO BELIEVE IN JESUS NAME. AMEN (Ephesians 1:17-19)
All: Amen.[sit]
LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading:
Lector: A reading from the Book (or Letter, or Acts) of ...
[Different readings are prescribed for each day.
At the end of the reading, the lector proclaims, and the people respond:]
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
Responsorial Psalm:
[The choir and/or cantor sing or recite the psalm; the people join in the repeated response.]
Second Reading:
[A second reading is prescribed for all Sundays and major feasts, but not for most weekdays or minor feasts.
The lector's introduction and conclusion and the people's response are the same as in the First Reading, above.]
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Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation:
Choir or Cantor: Alleluia! All repeat: Alleluia!
Choir or Cantor: [verse] All repeat: Alleluia!
Gospel:
Before the Gospel Proclamation:
Deacon (or Priest): The Lord IS with you. All: And also with you.
Deacon (or Priest): A reading from the Holy Gospel according to... [Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John]
All: Glory to you, Lord!
After the Gospel Proclamation:
Deacon (or Priest): The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
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Homily:
[The bishop, priest, or deacon then speaks to the people, usually focusing on that day's scriptures and/or on the feast or special occasion being celebrated at that Mass; but the homily may also be based on any liturgical text from the Mass.]
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Profession of Faith:
[On Sundays and solemnities, the Nicene Creed is normally recited by everyone after the homily. The Apostles' Creed may be used instead, esp. in celebrations of Masses with children.]
NICENE CREED:
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered, died, and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of 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.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
We acknowledge one baptism TO DECLARE the remission of sins.
We acknowledge one baptism TO DECLARE the remission of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
APOSTLES' CREED:
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the KINGDOM OF GOD
the RIGHTEOUSNESS of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
General Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful:
Lector: …let us pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, YOU ALWAYS HEAR OUR PRAYER. [or a similar response, repeated after each petition][sit]
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Presentation of the Gifts / Preparation of the Altar:
Priest: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It REMINDS US OF THE BODY OF CHRIST THAT WAS BROKEN FOR US.
All: Blessed be God for ever.
Priest: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It REMINDS US OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW COVENANT, THAT WAS SHED FOR US AND FOR ALL, THAT SINS MAY BE FORGIVEN.
All: Blessed be God for ever.
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Priest: LET US THANK GOD, my brothers and sisters, FOR THE SACRIFICE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS OF CALVARY
All: MAY WE PARTAKE OF ALL THAT HAS BEEN OBTAINED FOR US IN AND THROUGH THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS CHRIST for the praise and glory of his name,
for our good, and the good of all his Church.
Eucharistic Prayer:
Preface Dialogue:
Priest: The Lord IS with you. All: And also with you.
Priest: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Holy, Holy (Sanctus):
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
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.
Memorial Acclamation:
Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
All: A - Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
or B - Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.
or C - When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory.
or D - Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are the Savior of the World.
Doxology and Great Amen:
Priest: Through him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
All: Amen! [may be sung more than once]
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COMMUNION RITE
Lord's Prayer:
Priest: Let us pray with confidence to the Father:
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
GRANT US ACCORDING TO THE RICHES YOUR GLORY TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT THROUGH YOUR SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN
THAT CHRIST MAY DWELL IN OUR HEARTS THROUGH FAITH, THAT WE BEING ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN LOVE ,
MAY BE ABLE TO COMPREHEND WITH ALL THE SAINTS WHAT IS THE WIDTH AND LENGTH AND DEPTH AND HEIGHT-
TO KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST WHICH PASSES KNOWLEDGE; THAT WE MAY BE FILLED WITH ALL THE FULLNESS OF GOD
NOW UNTO TO HIM WHO IS ABLE TO DO EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY ABOVE ALL THAT WE ASK OR THINK, ACCORDING TO THE POWER THAT WORKS IN US,
TO HIM BE GLORY IN THE CHURCH BY CHRIST JESUS THROUGHOUT ALL AGES, WORLD WITHOUT END. IN JESUS NAME. AMEN. (Ephesians 3:16-21)
Priest: RENEW OUR MINDS, LORD and grant us peace in our day. SET OUR MINDS ON THINGS ABOVE AND NOT ON THINGS OF THE EARTH (Colossians 3:1-3) as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.
Sign of Peace:
Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. ESTABLISH THE faith of your Church THROUGH YOUR WORD, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever.
All: Amen.
Priest: The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And also with you.
Deacon or Priest: Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
[The ministers and all the people exchange an embrace, handshake, or other appropriate gesture of peace with those near them, according to local custom.]
Breaking of the Bread:
All: Lamb of God, you TOOK AWAY OUR SINS, YOUR MERCY ENDURES FOREVER.
Lamb of God, you TOOK AWAY OUR SINS, YOUR LOVE ENDURES FOREVER.
Lamb of God, you TOOK away the sins of the world: YOUR MERCY ENDURES FOREVER.
Communion:
Priest: This IS DONE IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE Lamb of God who TOOK away OUR SINS. Happy are WE who are called to his supper.
All: Lord, AS I PARTAKE OF THIS SUPPER MAY I PARTAKE OF ALL THE BLESSINGS THAT ARE MINE IN AND THROUGH THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS CHRIST IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.
BREAD AND WINE IS SHARED AMONG THE CONGREGATION
Communion Song:
[During the reception of Communion, an appropriate song is sung, or at least a short "Communion Antiphon" is recited.]
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Period of Silence or Song of Praise:
[When the distribution of Communion is completed, there may be a period of silence for individual prayer, or a psalm or song of praise may be sung.
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Prayer after Communion:
Priest: Let us pray.
[All pray in silence for a while, unless a period of silence has already been observed. Then the priest sings or says the Prayer after Communion, which is different for each Mass. At the end, the people proclaim their consent.]
All: Amen.
[Announcements, etc.]:
[If there are any announcements, acknowledgements, reflections these are best included here, after the Prayer after Communion and before the Concluding Rite.
The people may remain standing, or may be invited to sit, depending on the length of the announcements or activity.]
CONCLUDING RITE
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Greeting:
Priest: The Lord IS with you.
All: And also with you.
Blessing:
Deacon or Priest: Bow your heads AS I PRAY FOR YOU.
Priest: THE PRIEST PRAYS AS THE SPIRIT LEADS HIM
All: Amen.
Dismissal:
Deacon or Priest: Go in the peace of Christ.
or The Mass is ended, go in peace.
or Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: AMEN
[Recessional and Closing Song]:
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