readings which may be drawn upon for particular needs, such as the votive Mass of the Sacred Heart (see Addendum). may be one or more readings, the first followed by a psalm or some chant or by a period of silent prayer. 1st Reading: A Reading from the... The reader begins with: The word of the Lord To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims: Thanks be to God. The people answer: Responsorial Psalm The reader begins the Responsorial Psalm by reciting the responsorial verse. The people answer by reciting the responsorial verse and repeat the recitation following each passage as directed by the reader. 2nd Reading (if applicable): A Reading from the... The reader begins with: The word of the Lord To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims: Thanks be to God. The people answer: Gospel Reading The Lord be with you. The minister begins with: And with your spirit. The people answer: A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. The minister acclaims: to you, O Lord. The people answer: The Gospel of the Lord At the end of the Gospel, the minister acclaims: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. The people answer: Then follows the Homily (minister is a priest or deacon); otherwise a Reflection. Prayer of the Faithful (General Intercession) The minister begins the prayer with an invitation to the people, such as: My brothers (and/or sisters), let us bring our needs and requests before our God:
readings which may be drawn upon for particular needs, such as the votive Mass of the Sacred Heart (see Addendum). may be one or more readings, the first followed by a psalm or some chant or by a period of silent prayer. 1st Reading: The reader begins with: A Reading from the... To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims: The word of the Lord The people answer: Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm The reader begins the Responsorial Psalm by reciting the responsorial verse. The people answer by reciting the responsorial verse and repeat the recitation following each passage as directed by the reader. 2nd Reading (if applicable): The reader begins with: A Reading from the... To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims: The word of the Lord The people answer: Thanks be to God. Gospel Reading The minister begins with: The Lord be with you. The people answer: And with your spirit. The minister acclaims: A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. The people answer: to you, O Lord. At the end of the Gospel, the minister acclaims: The Gospel of the Lord The people answer: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. Then follows the Homily (minister is a priest or deacon); otherwise a Reflection. Prayer of the Faithful (General Intercession) The minister begins the prayer with an invitation to the people, such as: My brothers (and/or sisters), let us bring our needs and requests before our God: