and we now begin the communion rite. the faithful will receive holy communion from the priests given that task as the choir provides the song for communion. and the various communion hymns.
While always an option during the Communion Rite at Mass, the familiar handshake among worshipers was omitted during the COVID pandemic, but can return April 24-25.
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Introductory Rites
The section of the Mass preceding the Liturgy of the Word that confers a quality of preparation and introduction on the Eucharistic Sacrifice. The intent is that the assembled group unite as a community properly prepared to hear God s Word and celebrate the Eucharist. Includes the following:
Entrance Antiphon Greeting Penitential Rite (Rite of Blessing & Sprinkling) Kyrie (Lord, Have Mercy) Gloria (Glory to God) Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Word - The major part of the Mass between the Opening Prayer and the preparation of the Gifts during which the Word of God is proclaimed, responded to, authoritatively explained, accepted and held fast, and appealed to. Includes the following:
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Please no attacks on Christians on this Q. This is an inquiry only, not a judgment.
It appears to me some Christian sects have taken to feeling Christianity in America is under attack, and some leaders both Christian and political, are marketing that their religion and beliefs are under attack.
Common practice during a service or mass the parishioners are instructed to shake hands with the people near them.
Is there a chance that some Christians might see advice to stop shaking hands in church as an assault on their religion? What if there is advice forever more to get rid of the stranger handshake in the United States? Could that be twisted into anti-Christian rhetoric? Anti-American?