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Offline emek

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Comparison of the offertory preparation of gifts
« on: February 11, 2012, 02:17:49 PM »
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  • I'm writing a little work comparing the offertory rite in Extraordinary form and the preparation of gifts i Ordinary form of the roman rite. Unfortunately I'm not very familiar with english-language liturgical publications. Could anybody help me, where I can find good description of the theological meaning of words and gestures in offertory and preparation of gifts.
    I'll be very grateful for any help.


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    Comparison of the offertory preparation of gifts
    « Reply #1 on: February 12, 2012, 06:36:09 PM »
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  • I don't know if I understand, entirely, what you want to see, but in the Extraordinary Form of Holy Mass, the offering of the faithful is implicit, rather than explict, except for the passing of the collection plate/basket. The gifts of bread and wine emerge from the credence table at the hands of inferior ministers. The collection is not brought to the altar, but is taken to a sacristy or some other place for safekeeping. The celebrant prepares the gifts then incenses the altar (at solemn Masses or at sung Masses with incense) and continues the offertory prayers, with the Lavabo, after which comes "Orate Fratres" and the "Suscipiat", followed by the Secret (all of which you may find in your Missal), before beginning the Preface.

    In the Ordinary Form of Holy Mass the offering of gifts by the faithful is explicit, occurring immediately after the Universal Prayer (the general intercessions, which fell into desuetude in the Extraordinary Form) with the gifts of bread and wine (along with the collection) being brought from the offertory table to the altar by worshippers.  

    The collection is placed near the altar and the bread and wine are handed to the celebrant (and deacon, if there is one). This is called the "Offertory Procession" and, when executed in solemn fashion, involves the crucifer and acolytes walking from the sanctuary down the center aisle to the offertory table, then leading the gift presenters back up the aisle to the altar. During the Offertory Procession, the Offertory chant is sung, often supplemented by a hymn.

    Once the gifts are presented the celebrant begins the "Preparatio Donorum," the "Preparation of the Gifts". He prays, Benedictus es, Domine, universi, quia de tua largitate accepimus panem, quem tibi offerimus, fructum terrae et operis manuum hominum: ex quo nobis fiet panis vitae. And commingling the water with the wine says quietly, Per huius aquae et vini mysterium eius efficiamur divinitatis consortes, qui humanitatis nostae fieri dignatus est particeps.

    Next the wine is offered with the words, Benedictus es, Domine, Deus universi, quia de tua largitate accepimus vinum, quod tibi offerimus, fructum vitis et operis manuum hominum, ex quo nobis fiet potus spiritalis.

    The he prays, In spiritu humilitatis et in animo contrito suscipiamur a te, Domine; et sic fiat sacrificium nostrum in conspectu tuo hodie, ut placeat tibi, Domine Deus.

    He then incenses the altar (at solemn Masses or Requiem Masses) before the Lavabo, followed by the "Orate Fratres" and the "Suscipiat", then the "Oratio Super Oblata" (formerly the "Secret").  Then, of course, comes the Preface.

    Take a look at the Liturgical Press website.  They have tons of materials relevant to the liturgy, its ceremonies, its prayers, and its development.