Readers’ bow to the Presider?

After the Introductory Rites during the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word begins. You will see a reader (lector) walking up to the sanctuary and make a bow before he/she walks up to the ambo/pulpit to deliver the first reading. Who or what is the lector bowing to? Sharing an article published in Zenit.org
Question:
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Both hands at elevation of Host

During Mass at the consecration of the Host, you may notice that the celebrant use only one hand while others use both hands to hold up the Host. Here’s an interesting question.

Q: At the consecration of the bread at Mass, is the priest required to hold the host up with two hands? In our church, [...]

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Mass – arriving late, leaving early

Being late for an event or an occasion usually has its reasons. Being caught in a traffic jam, the bus was slow in travelling, bogged down by the weather be it rain or snow etc. This extends to Catholics to observe punctuality in the celebration of the Eucharist. There are occasions when latecomers arrive just [...]

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Dressing up or down for Mass

Do you happen to see parishioners coming to church for Mass in singlets, short bermudas and flip-flop slippers? Perhaps even in an attire as though one has just got out of bed? This is where in the days of old when you hear the saying “Dress in your Sunday’s best” for it is a day [...]

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Using classrooms to celebrate the Mass?

Can the celebration of the Eucharist be held in a classroom? Or perhaps in the parish hall? What happens when certain parts of the church building is undergoing renovation that does not allow the Mass to be celebrated in the area ought to? What guidelines are there with regards to the location for the celebration of [...]

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Do all Saturday Masses “count” as Sunday Masses?

Sharing an article from the “Dear Padre” column.
Dear Padre,
Do all Saturday Masses “count” as Sunday Masses? Does attending a wedding Mass that takes place after 4:00 PM on Saturday fulfill the obligation to attend Sunday Mass? The readings for a wedding Mass aren’t the same as for Sunday Mass. Does that matter? ~ Ellen
Dear Ellen,
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Missing Mass

During last week small group sharing, a question was posed. Why do Catholics go to Church for Mass? “Because it is something ‘we have’ to do once a week.” someone said. Another said: “Because Sunday is considered a holy day of obligation. That’s why we must go to Church.” Another person replied: “Because Sunday is [...]

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101 Questions about the Catholic Mass

Why do Catholics go to Mass? Must go? Why does the priest wears different coloured clothes at different parts of a year? What is that round white wafer thing you eat during Mass? Why do you refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God? Since Catholics celebrate the Mass every Sunday, does it mean that [...]

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Why do Catholics Sit, Stand, Kneel during Mass?

There are a few postures that Catholics adopt during Mass – sit, stand, kneel, during different parts of the Eucharistic celebration. For a non-Catholic, these actions seems pretty regimental. No wonder much have been said that the Catholic Church has many rites and rituals. But for a Catholic believer, these postures Catholics adopt during Mass carry certain meanings [...]

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Credence

At the Sanctuary of the Roman Catholic Church, you will notice a small little table where the various utensils to be used in the holy sacrifice during the Eucharistic celebration. On this table are placed the various utensils such as cruets, acolytes’ candles, pall, purificator, paten, chalice. It is called the Credence table.

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