http://www.diaconate.org.uk Permanent Deacons in the UK Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:24:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 © web@diaconate.org.uk () web@diaconate.org.uk() Formation for the Permanent Diaconate web@diaconate.org.uk No no http://www.diaconate.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.diaconate.org.uk 144 144 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2011/01/roman-missal-%e2%80%94-the-new-translation/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2011/01/roman-missal-%e2%80%94-the-new-translation/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:06:41 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/?p=1059 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2011/01/roman-missal-%e2%80%94-the-new-translation/feed/ 2 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2010/12/a-christmas-proclamation/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2010/12/a-christmas-proclamation/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:52:41 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/?p=1003 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2010/12/a-christmas-proclamation/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Three times during the liturgical year, the deacon proclaims a special message to illuminate a particular feast. The most well known of these is the ... Three times during the liturgical year, the deacon proclaims a special message to illuminate a particular feast. The most well known of these is the Exsultet which is sung by the deacon at the Easter Vigil. Two lesser known proclamations are the Christmas Proclamation and the Proclamation of the Date of Easter which is traditionally sung at Epiphany. The only official English translation of the Christmas Proclamationnbsp;is published by the USCCB and can be downloaded from their liturgy website herenbsp;where it has been set to a fairly simple chant tone. In the introduction to the document it states: The Roman Martyrology for Christmas day contains a formal announcement of the birth of Christ in the style of a proclamation. It begins with creation and relates the birth of the Lord to the major events and personages of sacred and secular history. The particular events contained in the proclamation help to situate the birth of Jesus in the context of salvation history. The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ may be sung or proclaimed after the greeting and introduction of the Christmas Midnight Mass. The Gloria and the opening prayer immediately follow the proclamation. The Proclamation may also be sung or proclaimed at the Liturgy of the Hours. If it is used at Morning or Evening Prayer, it follows the introduction of the hour and precedes the hymn. When it is proclaimed during the Office of Readings, it precedes the Te Deum. According to circumstances, the proclamation may be sung or recited at the ambo by a deacon, cantor, or reader. After the greeting of the Mass, the celebrant or another minister may briefly introduce the Mass and The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ which follows, using these or similar words. Throughout the season of Advent, the Church has reflected on Godrsquo;s promises, so often spoken by the prophets, to send a savior to the people of Israel who would be Emmanuel, that is, God with us. In the fullness of time those promises were fulfilled. With hearts full of joy let us listen to the proclamation of our Saviorrsquo;s birth. The deacon (or other minister) then proclaims the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.nbsp; A recording of the Christmas Proclamation can benbsp;heard using the media player on this page.nbsp; Featured,,Liturgy web@diaconate.org.uk no No http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2010/04/music-for-the-new-translation/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2010/04/music-for-the-new-translation/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:41:50 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/?p=897 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2010/04/music-for-the-new-translation/feed/ 0 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2010/02/vatican-ii-and-the-mass/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2010/02/vatican-ii-and-the-mass/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:00:44 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/?p=879 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2010/02/vatican-ii-and-the-mass/feed/ 0 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/11/praying-the-mass/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/11/praying-the-mass/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:18:15 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/?p=826 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/11/praying-the-mass/feed/ 0 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/09/and-with-your-spirit/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/09/and-with-your-spirit/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:16:51 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/?p=737 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/09/and-with-your-spirit/feed/ 1 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/08/the-gospel-of-the-lord/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/08/the-gospel-of-the-lord/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:11:20 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/08/the-gospel-of-the-lord/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/08/the-gospel-of-the-lord/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Within the Roman Catholic Church, there is an ancient tradition of music in the liturgy. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: The musical tradition of ... Within the Roman Catholic Church, there is an ancient tradition of music in the liturgy. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as a combination of sacred music and words, it forms a necessary or integral part of solemn liturgy.nbsp;The composition and singing of inspired psalms, often accompanied by musical instruments, were already closely linked to the liturgical celebrations of the Old Covenant. The Church continues and develops this tradition: "Address . . . one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart." "He who sings prays twice." Song and music fulfill their function as signs in a manner all the more significant when they are "more closely connected . . . with the liturgical action," according to three principal criteria: beauty expressive of prayer, the unanimous participation of the assembly at the designated moments, and the solemn character of the celebration. In this way they participate in the purpose of the liturgical words and actions: the glory of God and the sanctification of the faithful: How I wept, deeply moved by your hymns, songs, and the voices that echoed through your Church! What emotion I experienced in them! Those sounds flowed into my ears distilling the truth in my heart. A feeling of devotion surged within me, and tears streamed down my face - tears that did me good. The harmony of signs (song, music, words, and actions) is all the more expressive and fruitful when expressed in the cultural richness of the People of God who celebrate. Hence "religious singing by the faithful is to be intelligently fostered so that in devotions and sacred exercises as well as in liturgical services," in conformity with the Church's norms, "the voices of the faithful may be heard." But "the texts intended to be sung must always be in conformity with Catholic doctrine. Indeed they should be drawn chiefly from the Sacred Scripture and from liturgical sources." (CCC 1156-1158) While we regularly sign hymns, often the psalm and less often other parts of the Mass, one traditional sung partnbsp;of the liturgy is rarely heard these days. This part of the liturgy is the special domain of the deacon and is the proclamation of the Gospel. If the deacon would like to sing the Gospel, how would he go about it? The most important resource is to find musical settings for the chant required. An excellent source of the these is the Book of Sung Gospels published by CanticaNOVA Publications. The author Gary Penkala was for a number of years the Director of Liturgical Music at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. During his time there, he set the Gospel for the major celebrations of the year to an ancient Gospel tone. The current edition is drawn from the NAB but the previous edition from the New Jerusalem Bible may still be found. Adaptation of the phrasing may be required to fit the lectionary in use in the UK. The basic Gospel tone used in this book consists of two phrases which alternate throughout the text. There is a third phrase which is used for questions. To sing the Gospel successfully, the deacon needs to become very familiar with the tone and also change the scale if required. Special attention needs to be breathing as there can be very long phrases. The pace alsonbsp;needs to be deliberate in much the same way as when psalms and canticles are chanted during the Divine Office. Another important aspect is preparation of the congregation so that they are able to make the correct responses. For this reason it would be useful to sing the Gospel at a Mass where there is a choir to lead the congregation in their responses. A sung Gospel creates additional solemnity appropriate for this part of the liturgy and may open your parish's eyes to some of ... Featured,,Liturgy web@diaconate.org.uk no No http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/03/it-is-the-lord/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/03/it-is-the-lord/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:34:46 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/?p=450 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/03/it-is-the-lord/feed/ 0 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/02/online-resources-for-the-divine-office/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/02/online-resources-for-the-divine-office/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:32:39 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/?p=358 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/02/online-resources-for-the-divine-office/feed/ 0 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/02/the-deacon-at-mass-a-theological-and-pastoral-guide/ http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/02/the-deacon-at-mass-a-theological-and-pastoral-guide/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:27:26 +0000 Peter Rennie http://www.diaconate.org.uk/?p=316 http://www.diaconate.org.uk/2009/02/the-deacon-at-mass-a-theological-and-pastoral-guide/feed/ 1