common to hear something like: “The first chapter of Genesis, verses 1 thru 3.” There isn’t one definitive way to say it.
How do you respond to the Gospel of the Lord?
The people acknowledge that truth in faith by their response, “Glory to you, Lord.” At that moment we are all speaking directly to Christ and not the minister. Standing for the Proclamation of the Gospel: A significant change of posture occurs at the singing of the Alleluia – the community stands.
Do Jews say amen?
Judaism. Although amen, in Judaism, is commonly used as a response to a blessing, it also is often used by Hebrew speakers as an affirmation of other forms of declaration (including outside of religious context). Jewish rabbinical law requires an individual to say amen in a variety of contexts.
What is the general practice regarding the Gospel Acclamation?
A: The general practice regarding the Gospel acclamation is described in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: “62. After the reading that immediately precedes the Gospel, the Alleluia or another chant indicated by the rubrics is sung, as required by the liturgical season.
How many gospel acclamations should we have?
Pastorally, having a fairly small group of settings for the Gospel Acclamation is probably a good idea, perhaps one per season.
What are the Gospel acclamations for Lent?
Gospel Acclamations for Lent: 1) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! 2) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ, Wisdom of God the Father! 3) Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!
Were the antiphon verses at the Gospel Acclamation chosen freely?
Renè-Jean Hesbert, in his Antiphonale Missarum Sextuplex, still the authoritative collection of antiphons, suggests that the antiphon verses used with the Alleluia at the Gospel Acclamation were to be chosen freely. But this does not mean that the Gospel Acclamation was unimportant.