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CajunRick
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Posted: Fri Jan 12th, 2007 07:59 pm |
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There is a particular order in which the ministers process into the church at the beginning of mass.
First comes the thurifer (incense bearer) carrying the thurible (the thing the incense burns in) if incense is to be used in the mass.
Next comes the acolyte bearing the cross, accompanied by a candle bearer on each side.
Next follow the other ministers (altar servers, readers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion if they join the procession).
Then the deacon who will be proclaiming the Gospel carries the Evangeliary (Book of the Gospels). If no deacon is available, the lector carries the Evangeliary. It is put in a place of prominence, usually on the altar, until it is time for the Gospel proclaimation. The Lectionary, which contains the Old and New Testament readings in addition to the Gospels, should never be carried in procession.
Deacons and priests are next, processing in rank with the celebrant last. If a bishop is present wearing his mitre and carrying his staff, he always is the last in the procession and sits in the president's chair as the presiding minister. Acolytes, deacons, or priests assigned to assist the celebrant may accompany the celebrant instead of walking with their rank.
The instructions for the Entrance Procession are contained in the General Instructions of the Roman Missal in item 120. When a deacon is present, his duties are listed in item 171.
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susiedear
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Posted: Mon Jan 15th, 2007 05:10 pm |
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Rick, I've been curious about the procession for some time. I find the entrance solemn and respectful, almost as though God were being ushered into the sanctuary, even though He is always there and never leaves. Question: is there a reason why incense in used in some Masses but not others? I love it when incense is used because it reminds me of prayers being lifted to Heaven, as depicted in Relevations, so I wonder why incense use is not a common element of all Masses.
Thanks for all you do to aid our understanding of this beautiful, life-changing faith.
Elizabeth
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CajunRick
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Posted: Mon Jan 15th, 2007 05:17 pm |
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susiedear wrote: Rick, I've been curious about the procession for some time. I find the entrance solemn and respectful, almost as though God were being ushered into the sanctuary, even though He is always there and never leaves. Question: is there a reason why incense in used in some Masses but not others? I love it when incense is used because it reminds me of prayers being lifted to Heaven, as depicted in Relevations, so I wonder why incense use is not a common element of all Masses.
Incense may be used at any mass. Most priests do not use it because of the complaints of the congregation. Recently I assisted at mass when the charcoal had not lit, and so there was no incense in the thurible during the entrance procession. As soon as we walked in a few dozen people started coughing and choking, and some got up to leave. We did not use the incense during the mass (because the coals had not lit.) Both the priest and I received several complaints after mass about how the incense permeates the building and caused people to choke. We both had a good laugh about it after. Like you, I love it and would use it at every mass if it was my call.
Incense is used much more often in the Eastern Churches. As far as I know, it is a regular part of the Divine Liturgy, and its use is expected.
Last edited on Mon Jan 15th, 2007 05:18 pm by CajunRick
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