Question of Faith

Can the Priest Add Words to the Liturgy?

March 05, 2024 Mike Hayes and Mary Hrich Season 2 Episode 9
Question of Faith
Can the Priest Add Words to the Liturgy?
Show Notes

Mary Hrich (pronounced "Rich") joins us.  She is the Director of the Office for Worship for the Diocese of Cleveland.

0;20 Fr. Damian is on Spring Break

0:35:  How did Mary get her job?

1:35:  Mary took a straw poll of friends.

2:00:   What does the GIRM say? 
 
2:28:  Can you subtract words?

2:50:  An Ash Wednesday example on the Kyrie.

3:20:  On the Roman Missal.

4:10:  Homilies are good examples here too.

4:30:  This goes for Deacons too.

4:50:  On "progressive solemnity."

5:30:  What about the Universal prayer?

6:00:  Weddings and funerals are also good examples.  Especially on the sign of peace.

6:40:  Liturgy is about Christ's work.

7:00   Everyone has a part to play in liturgy.

7:45:  What if we re-visioned what Sunday Mass is?

9:00:  Attention must be paid.

9:45:  Practice setting aside your distractions.

10:15:  My Daily Prayers is a good place to develop this.

10:45:  Mike's experience with the Trappists.

11:40:  We are driven people sometimes, but for what?

12:50:  Lay Eucharistic Ministers should also be mindful of the words at Liturgy,

13:35:  Bad habits spread like wildfire.

14:00:  The Roman Missal calls for silence as well.

14:35:  Mike's friend Fr Roderick has a good example here.

15:20:  Church Seach: St Mary Magdelene in Willowick.

17:45:  Readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent.