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| Candles for the Gospel | Deacon Larry | Sunday, May 3, 2009 |
Question: Is there any rubric for the candles to be lit at the ambo for thereaings. Candles if the priest reads the Gospel and/or no candles if the deacon reads the Gospel? I've been asked and can't find a definitive answer. Thank you. |
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| Question Answered by Mr. Jacob Slavek
Dear Rev. Mr. Lottier,I'm at a loss to find any instruction that says permanent candles are to be placed at the ambo... I really don't think there is one. I know many parishes have them there, probably just because it's more convenient (a bad reason of course), but I'm not exactly sure from where that practice is originating. Here's an appropriate link:http://www.ewtn.com/library/liturgy/zlitur99.htmRegarding the Gospel: yes, candles are also used when the deacon reads the Gospel. It's in the rubrics as well as the GIRM.(n.175)Mr. Slavek Footer Notes: (a) A Eucharistic Minister is clergy (Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion). Laity are Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and should never be called Eucharistic Ministers. (b) There is no such Mass called the Novus Ordo. The Current Mass is the Roman Missal of 2000, or the Oridinary Form of the Mass. The Tridentine Mass is the Roman Missal of 1962, or the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. Please refrain from using the term, Novus Ordo. Thanks. (c) The titles of Acolyte and Lector belong exclusively to the Installed Offices of Acolyte and Lector, who are men (only) appointed by the Bishop. These roles performed by others are Altar Servers and Readers, respectively. |
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