The New Roman Missal: The "What?" for the Assembly

The “New” Roman Missal: 

The “New” Roman Missal The “What?” for the Assembly

Greeting: 

Greeting Present Text New Text Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.

The Greeting: 

More adequately reflects the Latin text of the Mass and the biblical language of St. Paul (see Gal 6:8; Phil 4:23; 2 Tim 4:22). More fully expresses an important theological point “And also with you” one could get the impression that our response was merely intended to express an exchange of personal greetings or reciprocal good will: “May the Lord be with you, too, Father.” But there is much more to this response. The Greeting

The Greeting: 

By ordination, the Holy Spirit comes upon the priest in a unique way, enabling him to perform the sacred rites of the Mass & consecrate the Eucharist. “And with your spirit” acknowledges the Spirit’s activity through the priest during the sacred liturgy. It is Jesus Christ who is the head of the community gathered for Mass & it is his Spirit who is the primary actor! The Greeting

Penitential Act, Form A: 

Penitential Act, Form A Present Text New Text I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord, our God. I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

The Confiteor: 

Better translates the Latin text of the Mass Helps us cultivate a more humble, sorrowful attitude toward God as we confess our sins. The three-fold “Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.” This repetition more fully expresses our sorrow over sin. Helps us better recognize that sinning against God is no light matter. The Confiteor

The Confiteor: 

We must take responsibility for whatever wrong we have done and whatever good we have failed to do. We do not simply offer an apology to God. We express our heartfelt contrition and humbly admit that we have sinned. The Confiteor

Penitential Act, Form B: 

Penitential Act, Form B Present Text New Text Priest: Lord, we have sinned against you: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Lord, show us your mercy and love. People: And grant us your salvation. Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. People: For we have sinned against you. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation.

Gloria: 

Gloria Present Text New Text 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 take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. 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. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. 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.

The Gloria: 

Jesus is addressed as the “Only Begotten Son.” More closely follows the theological language used in the early Church Highlights how Jesus is uniquely God’s Son How he shares in the same divine nature as the Father Better reflection of the biblical language in John’s gospel While all believers are called to a special relationship with God as his sons & daughters through grace, Jesus alone is the eternal, divine Son by nature. The Gloria

Nicene Creed: 

Nicene Creed Present Text New Text We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

Nicene Creed: 

Nicene Creed Present Text New Text 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. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father ; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with 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.

Nicene Creed: 

Nicene Creed Present Text New Text 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 one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. And one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Creed: 

“I believe…” Restores unity in the profession of faith throughout the Catholic world English was the only version that translated “Credo” into “We believe”; rather than “I believe” The singular “I” makes the Creed more personal and challenges each individual to interiorize the faith. “I believe” expresses “the faith of the Church professed personally by each believer” (CCC, no. 167). The Creed

“Consubstantial with the Father”: 

More closely reflects the language of the bishops at the Council of Nicea (A.D. 325) who wanted to safeguard that Jesus was acknowledged as the eternal Son of God, equal to the Father. Fighting Arianism God created the Son and then adopted him. Arius said that the Son of God “came to be from things that were not” and the Son was “from another substance” than that of the Father. “Consubstantial with the Father”

“Consubstantial with the Father”: 

Nicea taught that the Son was not created by the Father, but rather is a distinct divine Person who has existed from all eternity, sharing the same divine nature with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Substance = homoousios (Greek) = consubstantialem (Latin) An invitation to reflect more on the divine nature of Christ and the mystery of the Trinity “Consubstantial with the Father”

“Was incarnate of the Virgin Mary”: 

The Son of God was not just born of the Virgin Mary; he actually took on human flesh! “…the Son of God assumed a human nature in order to accomplish our salvation in it” (CCC, no. 461). “Was incarnate of the Virgin Mary”

Suscipiat Dominus: 

Suscipiat Dominus Present Text New Text May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his Church. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Preface Dialogue: 

Preface Dialogue Present Text New Text Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right and just.

Sanctus: 

Sanctus Present Text New Text 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. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. 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.

“Lord God of Hosts”: 

More faithful rendering of Sacred Scripture (see Isaiah 6:3) When we recite “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord” we are joining the angels in heaven, echoing their very words of worship. “Lord God of Hosts”

Mystery of Faith (formerly Memorial Acclamation): 

Mystery of Faith (formerly Memorial Acclamation) Present Text New Text Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: People: 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. Priest: The mystery of faith. [People: Christ has died… a U.S. adaptation yet to be decided by Holy See ] A – We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. or B – When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.

Mystery of Faith (formerly Memorial Acclamation): 

Mystery of Faith (formerly Memorial Acclamation) Present Text New Text 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. or C – Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.

Sign of Peace: 

Sign of Peace Present Text New Text Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And also with you. Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And with your spirit.

Ecce Agnus Dei: 

Ecce Agnus Dei Present Text New Text Priest: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. All: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed. Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

“Behold the Lamb of God…”: 

Highlights even more how the Eucharist is no ordinary meal. Recalls a climactic moment in the book of Revelation when Jesus comes to unite himself to his people in a great heavenly wedding feast. Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, is depicted as a bridegroom intimately joining himself to his bride, the Church. An angel announces this loving union by saying “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb” (Rev 19:9) “Behold the Lamb of God…”

The Baldacchino: 

The Baldacchino

The Baldacchino: 

The Baldacchino

Concluding Rite: 

Concluding Rite Present Text New Text Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.