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A Column by Father David Cupps
24 Oct 10: As we continue our journey through the changes to
the Roman Missal we will focus on the Gloria today.
The changes to the Gloria will likely be the most
noticeable of all the changes. We will still sing or
on rare occasions recite the Gloria on all Sundays except during
Advent and Lent. The text of the Gloria is changing so music
composers are busy working on new compositions. Once they
are published, we will learn these new compositions through
rehearsing with our choirs and musicians.
So let's take a look at the new words.
Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of good
will.
(As you may notice the second half of this sentence is new. This
change makes a better connection with the Gospel of Luke 2:14.)
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we
give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly king, O
God, almighty Father.
(This sentence has been redone to give a greater sense of the
feeling of overwhelm and awe we experience in the presence of
God.)
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God,
Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have
mercy on us, you take away the sins of the world, receive our
prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy
on us.
(As you can see, this part has inserted several additional titles for
Jesus Christ. It also rephrases the current Gloria by stating that
Jesus takes away not only our generic sin, but also our sins as
well. But just like the Blessing after the Penitential Rite, this
does not substitute for the Prayer of Absolution during
confession.)
For you alone are the Holy One
you alone are the Lord
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God, the Father. Amen.
(As you can see this final part has remained unchanged.)
So you can see that some parts have been changed and some have
remained the same. How will we remember this? We will have
worship aids that we can refer to as we learn. For many people it
will be a little easier if the new words are sung since this is often
easier way to remember. We need to keep reminding ourselves
that this is a spiritual journey that takes time. We will make
mistakes. Believe me when I say that I will make more than
anyone since most of the priest's prayers are also changing. We
just need to be patient and take one step at a time.
Until the next time, may the Lord bless you and protect you.